The Los Angeles Clippers signed Jamarion Sharp to a two-way contract on Monday, giving themselves a center listed at 7-foot-5 and adding one more layer of size to their frontcourt.
Sharp is now officially the tallest active player in the NBA, even though the comparison that matters most is only an inch. Victor Wembanyama, the star big man for the San Antonio Spurs, is listed at 7-foot-4.
That one-inch edge is why Sharp’s move drew attention so quickly. A two-way contract gives a team a way to keep a player connected to the roster while also allowing flexibility, and for the Clippers it points to a straightforward idea: more size, more options, and a taller body in the middle when they need one.
What the Clippers plan to ask Sharp to do has not been spelled out, which leaves the signing more intriguing than complete. For now, the move stands on its own as a rare height marker in the NBA and a fresh addition for Los Angeles at a position where size still changes what a defense can and cannot do.
The Clippers are expected to provide more information and analysis soon, but the immediate fact is already clear. Sharp, at 7-foot-5, has entered the picture as the league’s tallest active player, and that alone makes Monday’s signing a small roster move with an outsized spotlight.
