For the first time this season, the Boston Celtics recalled their fan-favorite rookie big man Tacko Fall from the G-League just in time for their road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, a team that also features an immensely popular giant as in Boban Marjanovic. Many were expecting a showdown between the two behemoths only for none of the head coaches to blink and field in their respective centers first, largely due to the pace-and-space offense.
When asked to comment on the supposed battle, Fall considered the Mavs backup big man a more imposing figure despite having met some exceptionally tall individuals before, per Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News.
“I’ve seen a few people, like my freshman year in college, I played against Mamadou N’Diaye,” Fall said Wednesday, referring to the 7-6 Cal-Irvine center he saw as a freshman at CFU. “I’ve seen guys who are kind of close to my size. But Boban is massive. I can’t imagine how people look at me, because I look at Boban (eye-to-eye). But he’s a great guy. You can just tell from his personality that he’s a really good person.”
Indeed, he is. While the NBA has its fair share of taller than average centers, they are normally on the svelte side with Marjanovic's teammate Kristaps Porzingis being a notable example at 7-foot-3 and weighing a dubious 240 pounds. The 31-year-old however, is listed at 290 pounds and looks every bit of it. Combined with his giant hands and monstrous wingspan, he's definitely one of the largest to ever play in a long while.
Unfortunately, his playing style — along with Tacko Fall — is a dying breed in this day and age of shooting and versatility. So unless both players start adding up to their game (Fall has the better chance given his age), either player would likely see the floor only in special situations.
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