A successful basketball player typically has a height around 6 feet 6 inches to 6 feet 7 inches (about 198 to 201 cm), which is the average height range for NBA players in recent seasons. Specifically, the average height of NBA players in the 2022-2025 period is about 6'6" to 6'7" (198.6 cm to 201 cm)

. However, heights can vary significantly by position:

• Guards average around 6'4" (194 cm)
• Forwards average around 6'8" (204 cm)
• Centers average around 6'11" (211 cm)

Exceptional successful players may be taller or shorter than these averages. For example, a player with a height of 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm) is considered very tall and can be about 5 standard deviations above the mean height of basketball players, indicating an extraordinary height compared to the average player

. In summary, while the average successful basketball player is about 6'6" to 6'7", players can be successful at various heights depending on their position and skills, with centers often being the tallest around 6'11".