While Mayor Bill de Blasio towers above most characters on the New York political stage, he would hardly be an outlier among New Yorkâs best known professional athletes, depending on the sport.
Hereâs how Mr. de Blasio stacks up next to some notable New York players, from left:
- Giantsâ Eli Manning at 6-4
- Netsâ Brook Lopez at 7-0
- Libertyâs Cappie Pondexter at 5-9
- Yankeesâ Derek Jeter at 6-3
- Mayor Bill de Blasio at 6-5
- Knicksâ Tyson Chandler at 7-1
- Rangersâ Henrik Lundqvist at 6-1
- Metsâ Matt Harvey at 6-4
- Jetsâ Geno Smith at 6-3