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Meet Nigerian Basketballer Set To Become The Tallest NBA Player

A Nigerian basketball player is becoming the talk of the town and is about to set a record that will see him displace several NBA Legends to become the tallest player ever in the history of Professional basketball.

The Nigerian basketball player who is identified as Abiodun Adegoke, has a staggering height of 7ft 9 inches that is capable of giving him a huge advantage in basketball, being able to slam dunk with his two feet on the ground.

The Nigerian could become the tallest ever basketballer in the NBA if he makes it into the elite competiton, displacing several record holders such as Yao Ming and Manute Bol.

Abiodun Adegoke basketball news, NBA 2021, teenage freak's 2.36m height | Daily Telegraph

Adegoke’s incredible height has also seen him win the attention of retired NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal, who was famous for using his height and body physique to impress stage in basketball.

At only 18 years of age Adegoke who is fondly called ‘Big Naija’ is proving to be such a promising talent.

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