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Even when height specifically isn’t an advantage, length and reach almost always are.

I’d say height isn’t always an advantage in other sports. the taller the less coordinated, generally. 

they’ do get paid a lot.

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NBA players combine explosive speed and jumping with stamina and agility. The game requires both strength and finesse. Plus, they’re the tallest, which is typically an advantage.

There’s also a selection argument that because they have the highest salaries they attract the best athletes.

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Never Ending Debate — Baseball Players vs Football Players

NBA players combine explosive speed and jumping with stamina and agility. The game requires both strength and finesse. Plus, they’re the tallest, which is typically an advantage. 

There’s also a selection argument that because they have the highest salaries they attract the best athletes.