Ri Myung Hun: At 7’8.5″, the Tallest Basketball Player of His Time

When the State Department cleared him to play in the States on the proviso that none of his money would be transmitted back to North Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong-il insisted that NBA scout Tony Ronzone pay Ri Myung Hun's compensation in wheat rather than cash.

Ri Myung Hun
The average height of the players next to Ri Myung Hun in this picture is 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm).