Size 21 boots???

7' 4" ex-Indiana Pacer has taken up motocross.

Smits didn’t choose the Maico 490cc he races because the two share similar roots in the Netherlands. He chose it because it filled a tall order.

“It’s one of the tallest bikes built and it probably fits me the best of all the bikes out there,” said the 7-4 Smits, who averaged 14.8 points and 6.1 rebounds over the course of his career with the Pacers.

He raced his first motocross event in Casey, IL, in May of 2001, despite the fact that he couldn’t find motocross boots in a size 21. Since then, he has become better equipped, has notched “a few wins,” and is a serious competitor for national and regional points championships in his divisions.