George Kittle Shocked by Steph Curry's Height

The 49ers tight end realized the Warriors star's 'appearance' on the court was deceiving.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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When 49ers tight end George Kittle first met Steph Curry, he was surprised to find the Warriors star was nearly the same height as him. Kittle, who stands at 6-foot-4, said meeting the 6-foot-2 Curry "really messed with my mental state" as Curry appears much shorter on the basketball court.

Why it matters

Curry's ability to dominate the NBA despite his relatively average height for a professional basketball player is a testament to his skill and athleticism. Kittle's reaction highlights how Curry's on-court presence can be deceiving compared to his actual stature.

The details

Kittle said the first time he met Curry was at a San Francisco Giants baseball game, where he realized "I'm not that big. I'm just not." While many understand the difference in their weights, Kittle was caught off guard by how close their heights are, with the tight end standing 6-foot-4 and the point guard at 6-foot-2.

  • Kittle and Curry first met at a San Francisco Giants game.

The players

George Kittle

A tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL.

Steph Curry

A point guard for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA.

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What they’re saying

“The first time I ever met Steph was actually at a San Francisco Giants baseball game. It really messed with my mental state. When I met him in Perth for the first time, I was like, ah, shoot. I'm not that big. I'm just not.”

— George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers Tight End (New York Post)

The takeaway

Steph Curry's dominance on the basketball court despite his relatively average height for an NBA player is a testament to his exceptional skill and athleticism, which can be deceiving compared to his actual physical stature.