Joel Embiid and Jabari Parker’s Draft Measurements are Insane

Updated: May 26, 2014

For those that missed it, here are Jabari Parker and Joel Embiid’s workout measurements heading into the 2014 NBA Draft. As you know, Cleveland holds the first pick with Milwaukee and Philadelphia right behind.

Jabari Parker's measurements at workout on Friday: 6' 9" in shoes, 6' 11.75" wingspan, 8' 11.5" standing reach.

— Chad Ford (@chadfordinsider) May 25, 2014

Some people are saying Jabari will play the 4… it’s doable but probably a bad idea in the beginning of his career. I expect him to compare to a Paul Pierce and only play the power forward position when match ups favor it.

Joel Embiid's measurements at the workout on Fri: 7' 1" in shoes, 7' 5.75" wingspan, 9' 5.5" standing reach.

— Chad Ford (@chadfordinsider) May 25, 2014

What can I say about Embiid that hasn’t been said already? Dude is a freak of nature. 7’1 in shoes with a 7’5 wingspan. That’s basically the same measurements as Roy Hibbert except Embiid is a much, much, more fluid athlete.

This draft class is loaded but ultimately I think Cleveland is going to shock us all, again, with their ultimate selection…