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This story appears in ESPN The Magazines November 28 Tall Ball Issue. Subscribe today!PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES?and ... roller coasters? The world is just not built for the extremely tall, lament those longest of limb. I couldnt get on the Batman ride at Six Flags! one 6-foot-9 baller says. So to walk a mile in their ridiculously big shoes, we offered confidentiality to 66 NBA players who measure 6-8 and up in exchange for their honest takes on what it means to be the tallest guy in the room.* Heres the weather report from way up there.What is the best thing about being tall?Playing basketball 25 percent (most popular answer) Standing out/getting attention?19 percent Seeing over people 19 percentI cant imagine being below everyone and not seeing whats going on. Thatd be scary. --?Eastern Conference playerWhat is the worst thing about being tall?Hitting my head on doorways?26 percent (most popular answer) Traveling in cars and airplanes?24 percent Finding clothes that fit?17 percentYou hit the doorway when youre tall. You get used to it ... but it hurts a lot.? -- 7-1 NBA playerWhen you chose basketball as a career, what percent was due to your enjoyment of the game, versus your size?For love of the game?86 percent (average answer)Do you think you get fewer calls from referees because of your size?Yes 56 percent No?44 percentRefs love the smaller guys. Its a real thing.?-- Eastern Conference forwardWould you change your position if your height were different?Yes 61 percent No?39 percentIf so, what would it be?Point guard?61 percent (most popular answer)Would you change sports if your height were different?Yes 42 percent No 58 percentIf so, what would it be?Soccer?30 percent (most popular answer)Outside of the basketball arena, do you sense that people feel threatened by you because of your size?Yes?52 percent No 48 percentIf Im standing behind someone in Chipotle, they kind of take a glance at me and theyre like, oh gosh. They scoot forward. That lets you know.? -- Nine-year NBA veteranDo you fear long-term health issues due to your size?Yes 19 percent No 81 percentDo you feel more prone to injury due to your size?Yes 33 percent No 67 percentDoes your height affect your self-confidence positively, negatively or not at all?Positively 63 percent Negatively 0 percent Not at all?37 percentIt was awful growing up ... but as you get into real life, the taller you are, the more you get praise.? -- Eastern Conference playerDo you think you are subject to more emotional and/or verbal mistreatment because of your size?Yes 27 percent No 73 percentHow often do people ask you how tall you are?Every day 80 percent (most popular answer)Does the question annoy you?Yes 46 percent No 54 percentI got a shirt that said, I am 7-1. Yes, I play basketball. On the back, it said, Leave me alone. -- Former first-round draft pick*Not all players answered every question. 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