One of the best examples of how being taller over 7 feet 3 inches can make an NBA player an instant favorite with the fans is the notoriety that Tacko Fall gained while playing for the Boston Celtics. In a manner not dissimilar to that, Bol Bol has managed to win over a significant number of Orlando Magic supporters.
Rising star Victor Wembanyama, originally from France and currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs, is one of a new generation of exceptionally tall players to grace the National Basketball Association.
Tacko Fall talks about meeting Victor Wembanyama
Tacko Fall, who stands at 7 feet 6 inches tall, recently talked about his meeting with fellow 7-footer Victor Wembanyama. Fall told Shams Charania of The Athletic that he has never met Wembanyama because he thinks it would be an “awkward” encounter because of Fall’s towering stature.
7'6 Tacko Fall is signing a new deal to return to China to play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings, sources say.
Sitdown with @Stadium on CBA, meeting Victor Wembanyama one day: "Very awkward. It would be weird for me to look somebody in the eye..", tennis for newborn daughter, more: pic.twitter.com/Y13DrgFz9Y
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 14, 2023
During their conversation, Fall joked that he would have to make an exception for Wembanyama and look down when talking to him. Fall acknowledged the discomfort of the situation but nevertheless referred to Wembanyama as a “great kid.” “Very Awkward, it will be weird for me to look someone in the eye,” he stated.
He previously spent time with the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Although he only played a small number of minutes in the NBA, his towering persona made an indelible mark.
Tacko Fall reportedly returning to China with Nanjing Monkey Kings
According to reports, Tacko Fall has signed a deal with the Nanjing Monkey Kings of China despite being undrafted in 2019. Although his time in the NBA was brief, fans all throughout the league felt a strong connection to him because of his towering presence and engaging demeanor.
Fall, who is most known for his time with the Boston Celtics, got his start in the NBA with the Maine Red Claws of the G League. In the 2021-22 season, he made a significant move to the Cleveland Cavaliers before starting a new chapter of his career.
Recent news from Shams Charania provided insight into Fall’s choice to sign with the Nanjing Monkey Kings and begin a new chapter in his career in China. This change came when the Milwaukee Bucks added him to their summer league roster in the year 2023.
Fall, speaking to Stadium about his time in China, shared his opinion on the matter: “China was different. I mean, obviously going to a different country, you have to get used to a lot of stuff besides basketball and it was kind of tough because there was still COVID going on. So we had to quarantine and we played in a bubble. So there was a lot to deal with. But China was a very good growing experience for me on and off the court.”
Fall’s willingness to embrace change and evolve as a person and as a basketball player is evidenced by his ability to successfully navigate adversity in both arenas.
