Robert Bobroczky

Róbert Bobróczkyi, anglicised Bobroczky, (Hungarian: Bobróczkyi Róbert, born July 17, 2000) is a Romanian basketball player for SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio, US. Standing 2.31 m (7 ft 7 in), he has drawn attention for his exceptional height.

Bobroczkyi was born in Arad, Romania, the son of the Romanian-born Hungarian Zsigmond Bobroczky, a former basketball player, 2.17 m (7 ft 1 in) tall, and Brunhilde, a former volleyball and handball player, 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in). At age 8 he was taller than his mother, at 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) tall, and by the age of 12 he reached a height of 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in), surpassing his father. As such, he was taller than Robert Wadlow was from the ages 8 to 13 years. He has been the subject of medical studies nearly his entire life, leading to the prevailing opinion that his height is a result of genetics, not a hormonal disease.

In 2014, Bobroczky was recruited by A.S. Stella Azzurra, an amateur-level basketball club based in Italy that produced NBA power forward Andrea Bargnani. A scouting report on him noted that Bobroczky possessed an improved midrange jumper and passing ability, and his physical attributes made him an obvious mismatch against any of his opponents. Like most players of his stature however, Bobroczky was limited by his lack of muscle mass, endurance, and mobility on the court. His tremendously awkward gait and threat of exhaustion forced Bobroczky to play limited minutes after helping the team win its Under-15 championship title. Despite his limitations, Bobroczky became an internet sensation in early 2016, as videos surfaced of him dominating much shorter competition during a game with Stella Azzurra.

In 2016, Bobroczkyi moved to Geneva, Ohio in the US to attend prep school SPIRE Institute. Entering his freshman season, Bobroczkyi was put on a minutes restriction as he attempted to bulk up his physique for a transition into faster, more physical American basketball. On January 14, 2017, Bobroczkyi made his debut for SPIRE Institute. As of January 2018 he attends nearby Grand River Academy.

As of 2017, Bobroczkyi is currently the second tallest basketball player in the world, behind Paul Sturgess, who played in what is now known as the NBA G League. As a high school senior, Bobroczkyi wears size 17 shoes and has a 140 cm (57 in) inseam.

Bobroczkyi speaks Romanian, Italian, English, Hungarian, and Serbian.