Best Basketball Players 6-5 and Under

SI Staff | Nov 25, 2009

Best Basketball Players 6-5 and Under

6-5: Oscar Robertson

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On paper, it seems preposterous. Impossible. How can someone 5-3 survive and thrive in a land populated by giants who reach 7-0 and beyond? But being small of stature doesn't automatically mean coming up short on talent, as Muggsy Bogues proved. And even a giant of the game such as Oscar Robertson only seems small when you look at the cold, hard tale of the measuring tape. And now, the incredible shrinking stars: the best players, inch by inch, at 6-5 on down. Follow the link on the last frame to see those over 6-6.<br><br>Runner-ups: Elgin Baylor, Pete Maravich, John Havlicek.

6-4: Walt Frazier

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Runner-ups: Jason Kidd, Cliff Hagan, Candace Parker.

6-3: Dave Bing

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Runner-ups: Steve Nash, Joe Dumars, Earl Monroe.

6-2: Jerry West

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Runner-ups: Hal Greer, Cheryl Miller, Norm Nixon.

6-1: Bob Cousy

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Runner-ups: John Stockton, Isiah Thomas, Nate Archibald.

6-0: Allen Iverson

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Runner-ups: Sheryl Swoopes, Tim Hardaway, Louie Dampier.

5-11: Slater Martin

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Runner-ups: Damon Stoudamire, Red Holzman, Nancy Lieberman.

5-9: Calvin Murphy

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Runner-ups: Larry Brown, Angelo Musi, Sue Bird.

5-8: Ann Meyers

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Runner-ups: Teresa Weatherspoon, Charlie Criss, Jennifer Azzi.

5-7: Spud Webb

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Runner-ups: Keith Jennings, Greg Grant, Monte Towe.

5-6: Dawn Staley

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Runner-ups: Tara Heiss

5-5: Earl Boykins

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Runner-ups: No alternative.

5-4: Suzie McConnell

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Runner-ups: Kim Mulkey, Lea Henry.

5-3: Muggsy Bogues

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Runner-up: Debbie Black.