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Meet the 13-year-old Romanian basketball player who is 7’4

That might be too tall. I’m no expert.

Bill Hanstock
Bill Hanstock is a writer, author and Emmy Award-winning producer. He began writing for SB Nation in 2011.

Robert Bobroczky is 13 years old and is already 7’4. The Romanian teen practices with a professional team, but also with his classmates, which--

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MY HEAVENS

AU News claims that the NBA is already paying attention. (I mean, Jesus, why wouldn’t they?) They also report he’s growing 10cm a year. Which is “four inches a year.” So ... watch out for a nine-foot-tall basketball player entering the 2019 NBA Draft.

Just check him out in action:

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And here’s proof he’s not some glory-seeking ball hog:

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Really plays the game the right way. Good hustle, listens to his coach. This kid will go far.

(h/t With Leather)

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