The Los Angeles Clippers have signed 7-foot-5 center Jamarion Sharp to a two-way contract, a move aimed at addressing the challenge posed by San Antonio Spurs' standout center Victor Wembanyama. Sharp now stands as the tallest player in the NBA, surpassing Wembanyama, who is listed at 7-foot-4, and the Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Edey at 7-foot-3.
Sharp's collegiate career included stops at John A. Logan College, Western Kentucky, and Ole Miss, concluding with the 2023-24 season. Though undrafted in 2024, he played for the Dallas Mavericks' NBA Summer League team and subsequently spent the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons with the Mavericks' G League affiliate, the Texas Legends. During the 2025-26 season, Sharp earned the G League Defensive Player of the Year award, averaging 3.9 blocks and 7.3 rebounds per game in 24.9 minutes. He also demonstrated significant offensive efficiency, leading the league with a 71.2% field goal percentage.
Prior to his signing with the Clippers, Sharp participated in the 2026 NBA Summer League with the Toronto Raptors. While Sharp's height offers a significant physical advantage, the article notes that Wembanyama's unique combination of height, skill, shooting, and athleticism presents a multifaceted challenge that cannot be solely countered by a height difference. Nevertheless, the addition of a player taller than Wembanyama is seen as a strategic move to potentially disrupt the Spurs' star center's effectiveness. The upcoming matchups between the Spurs and the Clippers are anticipated to be particularly compelling viewing.