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Re: Who has the highest verticle in the NBA?
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Re: Who has the highest verticle in the NBA?
Probably Nate RobinsonComment
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Re: Who has the highest vertical in the NBA?
Ever in the NBA? I immediately think of little Spud Webb of the Hawks. 1986 Slamdunk Champ.
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Re: Who has the highest vertical in the NBA?
I think vertical is over rated. In terms of defense I'd rather have someone who is a quick jumper with good timing over someone with a larger vertical who can't get off the floor quick enough to be effective.
In terms of offense and dunking I'd rather someone be like Jordan, Drexler or Shannon Brown, while all of them obviously have monster verticals they all also have that extra hang time that even people with huge verticals sometimes lack, it's almost like they pause in mid air or as Clyde made so famous "Glide" through the air. Those are always my favorite dunkers.
But to adress the question I'd say Nate Robinson if we're talking current players.Red Sox, Giants, Knicks, Liverpool FC, Bruins, UConnComment
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Re: Who has the highest vertical in the NBA?
I don't think Dwight has the highest vertical these days. And anyway, I would say you need to measure the maximum height he can get with his fingers standing on the floor and then see where he gets when he jumps. It's not about how high a player gets in general, but how high minus him standing on the floor raising his arm. Dwight may get very high, but he's also 6'11", not to mention that his arms/fingers may be longer than shorter players. I would say LBJ needs to be in this discussion as well. I don't know if he has the same vertical as he used to have 5 years ago (well, he did get heavier), but the guy can definitely jump.My Specs:
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Re: Who has the highest vertical in the NBA?
Historically, the technical definition for "vertical jump" has meant how high a person can leap from a standstill taking no steps. Not to dumb things down, but obviously the guy with the highest leaping reach won't necessarily have the highest vertical. Through the years, there's also been other types of vertical tests, including (but not limited to) a max vertical. A max vert does not require a player to leap from a standstill and in my opinion may be just as important of a measurement as the traditional vertical.
Anyway, with that in mind, a good place to start might be NBA Combine results. It's definitely not an all-encompassing list. Some players skip the combine. Some players are nursing injuries during combine. And some players just aren't themselves during combine (for better or worse). Even so, the results can still provide a general idea.
In terms of no-step vert, Nick Young has registered at the top with a leap of 39.5 inches (alongside Kenny Gregory). Of recorded no-steps, Vince Carter has the 8th highest number (36 inches), tied with Speedy Claxton. Nate Robinson's no-step was measured at 35.5 inches.
It can go without saying that some players may be able to really leap off of a running start while not performing quite as impressively from a standstill. That is in part why the max vert exists. Once again, Kenny Gregory led the way with a 46.5 inch maximum vertical. Nate Robinson had a 43.5 maximum vertical and Vince Carter and Jamario Moon both hung a 43. These are not numbers from a standstill. They're not traditional vertical numbers. Perhaps a surprise to some is Jordan Farmar's 42 inch max vert, one inch above Ronnie Brewer and O.J. Mayo's max verts.
Dwight Howard's standing vert was measured at 30.5 at the draft combine and his max was listed at 35.5, placing him near the middle of the pack in both categories. However, his max reach (a combination of height, length, and jumping ability) places right near the top (6th in fact with a 12'3'' reach, tied with JaVale McGee and behind Tyrus Thomas, Rudy Gay, Solomon Jones and Shaquille O'Neal's 36'' max vert and 12'5'' reach).
So I guess it all depends what one is looking for. True vertical, how high someone can get off the floor with their best effort, or how high a person can physically touch.
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Re: Who has the highest vertical in the NBA?
i think vince carter had like a 44 inch verticalComment
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#13
Re: Who has the highest vertical in the NBA?
For a max vert that sounds about right for VC. As mentioned above, VC tested at 36 inches for a standard vert and 43 inches for a max vert at the NBA combine as a college prospect. It's not hard to assume he could have at least added an inch to his maximum vertical at some point.
Again though, the separate vertical readings create a lot of confusion out there. Standard vert measurements used to be, well, the standard. But max verts have gaudier numbers, so most often those readings are being relayed as legit vert digits. I'm okay with such a transition though (using max readings in lieu of standard) because it makes me sound like I can really rise.Comment
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#14
Re: Who has the highest vertical in the NBA?
I feel like Javale has some hops (though his Slam Dunk masterpiece probably has clouded my opinion). Jason Richardson early in his career...Allen Iverson (I've seen highlights of his tip slams...dude had hops. He was probably like...5'10, 5'11 without shoes) Josh Smith also.
Oh, and that one white dude who has like, a 50 inch vertical. I forgot his name though...Oh, it was something Tucker. Was it Jacob Tucker?Comment
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#15
Re: Who has the highest vertical in the NBA?
Elliot Williams, based on athletic testing.Comment
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