Chuck Nevitt (born June 13, 1959 in Cortez, Colorado) is an American former professional basketball player, known primarily for his great height. At 7 foot, 5 inches, he played the center position throughout his nine-year career (1983, 1985-1990, 1992, 1994) in the NBA, and remains one of the tallest players ever in NBA history. During his career, he played with the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs. North Carolina State University is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. ... Historic Downtown Marietta Marietta is a city located in central Cobb County, GeorgiaGR6, and is its county seat. ... June 13 is the 164th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (165th in leap years), with 201 days remaining. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Cortez is a city located in Montezuma County, Colorado. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ... The center is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Media:rofl. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the USAs premier mens professional basketball league. ... The Houston Rockets are a professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. ... Lakers logo 1966-1991 Lakers alternate logo 2002- The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, who play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. ...

While with the Detroit Pistons in the 1988-89 season, the 7 foot, 5 inch center became a fan favorite because his gangly presence on the court signified that a Piston victory was well in hand. These last minutes of a Detroit blow-out were called Nevitt Time by fans and announcers. The 1988-89 NBA Season was the 43rd season of the National Basketball Association. ...

Nevitt attended and played college basketball at North Carolina State University. College basketball most often refers to the American basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA. // The game of basketball was devised by Dr. James Naismith 1891. ... North Carolina State University is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. ...