San Antonio Spurs French center Victor Oubemblè, who is 224 cm tall, had to bend his legs, while Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, who is 216 cm tall, had to stand on tiptoe to be the same height in the team photo before the friendly against the Serbian national team.
It is worth noting that in the match played on the night of July 12-13 at the French LDLC Arena, the Serbian team won with a score of 79:69. Victor Oubemblè was the best player of the French team, scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
At the upcoming Olympic Games, the French team will play in the same group as Brazil (July 27), Japan (July 30) and Germany (August 2). Serbia will face the United States (July 28), Puerto Rico (July 31) and South Sudan (August 3). The basketball competitions at the Olympic Games will take place from July 27 to August 11.
The stark contrast between the physical statures of Oubemblè and Gobert, and the adjustments required to appear in the same frame, highlight the remarkable size differences between the sport’s top centers. This visual representation highlights the unique challenges and advantages these players face on the court as they navigate the physical demands of the game and face opponents of varying sizes.
The upcoming Olympic tournament will provide Oubemblè and the French team with an excellent platform to showcase their talents on the international stage, as they aim to secure success against formidable opponents. Similarly, the Serbian national team, led by their towering centres, will be looking to make a good run in the competition and potentially come up against Oubemblè and France along the way, adding to the intrigue and anticipation surrounding the Olympic basketball events.
