When worlds collide, the results can be truly jaw-dropping. In a recent meetup that's gone viral, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson found himself standing next to a literal giant—and the photo is nothing short of unreal.

Hutson, who checks in at 5-foot-9 and is already one of the smaller players in the NHL, recently linked up with Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in college basketball history. Rioux, who stands an astonishing 7-foot-9, made waves this past season with the Florida Gators before transferring to UC Irvine. The two-foot height difference between the athletes made for a wild visual that's been circulating across social media.

Rioux isn't just tall by hockey standards—he's a giant even on the basketball court. During his time with the Gators, he towered seven inches above the team's next tallest player, 7-foot-2 center Micah Handlogten. Rioux also previously held the Guinness World Record as the world's tallest teenager, and he's now following in the footsteps of another historically tall big man at UC Irvine: 7-foot-6 Mamadou Ndiaye, who played for the Anteaters from 2013-16 and was the tallest player in Division I at the time.

Both athletes hail from Quebec, which made their meeting ahead of Game 3 of the Canadiens' second-round playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres a natural fit. Fortunately for Hutson, he won't have to worry about facing any 7-foot-9 opponents on the ice anytime soon. But this unforgettable side-by-side snapshot is a perfect reminder that in sports, size really is relative—and sometimes, the most memorable moments happen off the court or rink.