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PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES and ... roller coasters? The world is just not built for the extremely tall, lament those longest of limb. "I couldn't get on the Batman ride at Six Flags!" one 6-foot-9 baller says. So to walk a mile in their ridiculously big shoes, we offered confidentiality to 66 NBA players who measure 6-8 and up in exchange for their honest takes on what it means to be the tallest guy in the room.* Here's the weather report from way up there.

What is the best thing about being tall?

Playing basketball 25 percent (most popular answer)

Standing out/getting attention 19 percent

Seeing over people 19 percent

"I can't imagine being below everyone and not seeing what's going on. That'd be scary." -- Eastern Conference player

What is the worst thing about being tall?

Hitting my head on doorways 26 percent (most popular answer)

Traveling in cars and airplanes 24 percent

Finding clothes that fit 17 percent

"You hit the doorway when you're tall. You get used to it ... but it hurts a lot."

-- 7-1 NBA player

When you chose basketball as a career, what percent was due to your enjoyment of the game, versus your size?

For love of the game 86 percent (average answer)

Do you think you get fewer calls from referees because of your size?

Yes 56 percent

No 44 percent

"Refs love the smaller guys. It's a real thing." -- Eastern Conference forward

Would you change your position if your height were different?

Yes 61 percent

No 39 percent

If so, what would it be?

Point guard 61 percent (most popular answer)

Would you change sports if your height were different?

Yes 42 percent

No 58 percent

If so, what would it be?

Soccer 30 percent (most popular answer)

Outside of the basketball arena, do you sense that people feel threatened by you because of your size?

Yes 52 percent

No 48 percent

"If I'm standing behind someone in Chipotle, they kind of take a glance at me and they're like, 'oh gosh.' They scoot forward. That lets you know.

-- Nine-year NBA veteran

Do you fear long-term health issues due to your size?

Yes 19 percent

No 81 percent

Do you feel more prone to injury due to your size?

Yes 33 percent

No 67 percent

Does your height affect your self-confidence positively, negatively or not at all?

Positively 63 percent

Negatively 0 percent

Not at all 37 percent

"It was awful growing up ... but as you get into real life, the taller you are, the more you get praise."

-- Eastern Conference player

Do you think you are subject to more emotional and/or verbal mistreatment because of your size?

Yes 27 percent

No 73 percent

How often do people ask you how tall you are?

Every day 80 percent (most popular answer)

Does the question annoy you?

Yes 46 percent

No 54 percent

"I got a shirt that said, 'I am 7-1. Yes, I play basketball.' On the back, it said, 'Leave me alone.'" -- Former first-round draft pick

*Not all players answered every question. Percentages are rounded.