Clippers sign center Jamarion Sharp, tallest player in the NBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers announced the signing of Jamarion Sharp to a two-way contract on August 9, 2026. Standing 7-foot-5, Sharp is now the tallest active player in the NBA, surpassing Victor Wembanyama and Zach Edey. Sharp, 24, went undrafted in 2024 after completing his college career at Western Kentucky and Ole Miss, averaging 6.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Following his college career, he improved significantly in the G League, averaging 8.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and earning the Defensive Player of the Year award with the Texas Legends. He will be monitored closely during the Clippers’ preseason.
- •Jamarion Sharp signed a two-way contract with the Clippers.
- •He is 7-foot-5, making him the tallest active NBA player.
- •Sharp has shown notable shot-blocking ability throughout his career.
- •He averaged 8.9 points and 4.4 blocks in the G League last season.
- •Sharp's preseason performance will determine his future with the team.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Clippers sign center Jamarion Sharp, the tallest active player in the NBA
"Jamarion Sharp is an extremely capable shot-blocker.
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