1. Achilles, Greece, Olden Days. Reason: He was an
excellent all-around athlete, and as Brad Pitt played him, he definitely
had some hops.2. Abraham Lincoln, U.S., 1809-1865. Reason: 6'4",
big hands for palming the ball, very lean at 165-180 pounds.
3. Robert Pershing Wadlow, U.S. 1918-1940. Reason: dude was 8'11".
4. Conan O'Brien, U.S., 1963-present. Reason: 6'4", some interest in
basketball. I doubt he can dunk, though.
5. Joey Ramone, U.S., 1951-2001. Reason: 6'7" .
6. Penn Gillette, U.S., 1955-present. Reason: 6' 6", mean.
7. Abe Vigoda, U.S., 1921-present. Reason: 6'6".
8. John Tesh, U.S., 1952-present. Reason: 6'6", composed the old NBA
on NBC theme song.
9. Nikola Tesla, Austria-Hungary/U.S., 1856-1943. Reason: 6'5",
could control magnetic fields to give himself extra lift.
10. Fred Gwynne, U.S.1926-1993. Reason: 6'5", a monster on the
boards.