Top 10 Highest Vertical Jumps In NBA History

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  • Here are the ALL TIME top 10 highest recorded vertical jumps in the NBA history.
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    To be great at basketball, you have to love the game and be really skilled. However, it also helps if you can jump out of the gym. Throughout NBA history, there have been many guys athletically able to do things that are beyond belief for ordinary humans. In this video, we'll go over the players with the highest vertical jumps of all time, for those players who have official measurements.
    Top 10 Highest Vertical Jumps In NBA History
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  • @nonstop
    @nonstop  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1757

    To all the comments saying Wilt Chamberlain had a 48 inch vertical. This was never actually recorded or proven. Wilt said in an interview that in his prime his vertical jump was at least 46-48 inches. Because it's only speculation we chose to leave him off of this list.

    • @mihailopavlovic2027
      @mihailopavlovic2027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      Wilt said he had 50-inch vert.

    • @united_states512
      @united_states512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      David Thomson
      Gerald Green
      Nate Robinson?

    • @jamilsire2489
      @jamilsire2489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +237

      That man was a high jumper. He was a sprinter and threw the shot put. Yall just don't realize how ridiculously athletic he was. We are talking about a 7'1. 275 lbs man with the strength of Shaq and the vertical of Zion. The speed of LeBron...Oh yea remind me who played the most minutes per game? His stamina was better than any of these athletes.

    • @mihailopavlovic2027
      @mihailopavlovic2027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      @@united_states512 If you're replying to me, those guys aren't as goid athletes as Wilt. As the guy said, he could run really fast, almost like most guards, 7'1" with I think 7'8" wing spam, vert higher than Jordan, the guy said Wilt broke his toe when Wilt Chamberlain blocked his shot and the ball hit his toe, he dislocated a mens shoulder with the block, it's all confirmed by NBA players who played in his era, you couldn't guard him same twice, and even if you try to guard him, he would crush you.

    • @sayhilobby5282
      @sayhilobby5282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      There are proven records of Wilts vertical. Search up Chamberlain archive on youtube

  • @Kingjoshii
    @Kingjoshii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4565

    Jordan literally have every basketball ability

  • @Gosinyanglee
    @Gosinyanglee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    The shortest guy was the best for me. He's 5.6 tall. Damn!!

    • @veterannavy304
      @veterannavy304 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts

    • @Evan72782
      @Evan72782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Imagine if he was 7 foot

    • @Evan72782
      @Evan72782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Glock19 his vertical would be bigger

    • @Evan72782
      @Evan72782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Glock19 ok

    • @Evan72782
      @Evan72782 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ZAYDAY ok bro I’m sorry i made a mistake u happy now?

  • @ThunderPants13
    @ThunderPants13 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    Honorable mention goes to non-NBA player Jordan Kilganon, the 6'1" Canadian dunk specialist. He has a 49.5 inch vertical and if you've never seen his dunk videos you need to check them out. They are insane.

    • @mjareacts2731
      @mjareacts2731 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely!

    • @shadowblade7548
      @shadowblade7548 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      wr talking here an NBA player not just a streetbal player, and im sure there s more person out there has the highest vertical jump than in the list and higher than ur boy J. kilganon...

    • @antonquirgst2812
      @antonquirgst2812 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@shadowblade7548 maybre theres one or two guys jumping higher but not that many more... like 49'' is just insane...

    • @baezaaaa172
      @baezaaaa172 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      isaiah rivera has a 50.5 inch vertical

    • @glorysake
      @glorysake ปีที่แล้ว +14

      No disrespect to buddy but that's what he do. His jumping and vertical ability is what he works on all the time. It's his specialty. Unlike,NBA players who's job is to work on an all around game.

  • @nayahun2
    @nayahun2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I started to follow MJ since his first come back. For me, MJ is the fadeaway machine with extreme competitiveness and fundamental skills. I knew his ability to drive both on the court and in the air as one of top players in the era. Even, physicality has been the best ever. Truly amazing.

    • @Nino-cv4dw
      @Nino-cv4dw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      MJ has everything. He has the talent, the athleticism, the height, the skills, the smoothness, the fundamentals, the shooting touch. Add on to his hardwork, competitiveness, firepower, leadership, confidence and want to be the very best, thats why hes the GOAT. All these peasants who only have talent, but doesnt want to work hard and starts eating junk food aint nothing to MJ. MJ can jump 49 inches and still wants to shoot 1500 shots in practice.

  • @purposepassionandlovetv863
    @purposepassionandlovetv863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +526

    I saw Mike in person his rookie year and when he left the floor it looked like puppet strings were picking him up off the floor.

    • @travisscott9359
      @travisscott9359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I saw him in person too. I noticed his movement was different than any other player on the floor, like he was gliding. Did you notice that?

    • @purposepassionandlovetv863
      @purposepassionandlovetv863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@travisscott9359 Yeah man, everything about him was different and I know exactly what you mean. I'm convinced, Michael Jordan could go 0 for 20 in a game and you still would know "that guy is having a bad night but it's easy to tell that he is the best thing on the floor".

    • @travisscott9359
      @travisscott9359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@purposepassionandlovetv863 Yeah, that man was just different.

    • @RM-xk6iu
      @RM-xk6iu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@travisscott9359 It was noticeable even on tv. He seemed to move in slow motion, and yet was faster than everyone else. From what i can recall Pippen and McGrady had it too but not to such a high level.

    • @adolphdooley3632
      @adolphdooley3632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@travisscott9359 - sorry buddy! It’s all in your over active imagination. Michael Jordan was a great player just like all great players.

  • @CategoricalImperative
    @CategoricalImperative 3 ปีที่แล้ว +843

    I played street ball with Zach Levine 8 years ago. We could all dunk, and most of us played college ball or overseas..... but this dude was unbelievable! He was dominating in almost every way. We were speechless. Btw, he was playing with a friend/family member who had just as much hops.... forgot that guys’ name.

    • @dc7236
      @dc7236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Man... I'd love to have seen that

    • @butterflies339
      @butterflies339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      You played with a star sanaol

    • @CrazyMouadBasketball
      @CrazyMouadBasketball 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Lucky you bro, I watched Zion play in his prime. I posted his warmup dunks, but it’s probably not as impressive as Zach

    • @CategoricalImperative
      @CategoricalImperative 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I should add.... him and his pal were warming up when they arrived, they were wearing FLIP FLOPS, and DID SOME DUNKS (basic dunks, but C'MON!).

    • @ryanandweiland
      @ryanandweiland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He a star

  • @joeseddit
    @joeseddit 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Griffith's name came to my mind before they listed him. One of the old-schoolers. David Thompson was the first player I remember as having his "vertical" measured. He played college ball when dunking wasn't allowed so he became famous for the "alley-oop" which was a point guard named Towe, I believe, lobbing the ball near the rim while Thompson went up and got it over guys like Bill Walton for the layup.
    Some of the other old school college ball jumpers that came to mind: Drexler, Montcrief, Worthy, Nance, Wilkins,

  • @donaldtalton1357
    @donaldtalton1357 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I saw David Thimoson (NC State) put both hands on the top of the backboard in a game once. It was a televised game so I know I wasn't the only person who saw it.

  • @maxos-4135
    @maxos-4135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1226

    How could jordan be so good in everything this is so insane

    • @abubakarbagumbayan5423
      @abubakarbagumbayan5423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      Thats he is the best

    • @childrey14
      @childrey14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +156

      Because he was a very special and unique player. Both gifted and high as they come skilled. There's no equal! He seriously was that good and tough as a player can get

    • @jrmagsano1320
      @jrmagsano1320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      He is the GOAT!!

    • @HansLotap
      @HansLotap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      He's black jesus. Thats why

    • @Verycoolboy2019
      @Verycoolboy2019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      He’s from a foreign planet..

  • @imllendream
    @imllendream 3 ปีที่แล้ว +746

    Michael Jordan
    - the hand
    - the speed and aesthetic moves
    - the fakes
    - the fades
    - the accuracy at inside /outside perimeter shots
    - the reverse layups
    - the aesthetic dunks
    - the airness supremacy
    - the shots fired on dying seconds of every major game.
    What else could u ask for if you possess all those gifts MJ has?
    Heck, even his perfect ball shaped head is what every man on this planet would be so happy to have.
    G O A T
    💪💪💪♥️👍👍👍

    • @chinesetiktok2529
      @chinesetiktok2529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      only bad 3pt.

    • @Raghuveer2798
      @Raghuveer2798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@chinesetiktok2529 Because 3pt shooting was not important in his era.

    • @hex-2748
      @hex-2748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@chinesetiktok2529 because he didn't need it on his era. If you shoot a 3 pointer and you missed it with 5 sec or more, you will definitely get sub out.

    • @evensble6967
      @evensble6967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@chinesetiktok2529 average not bad. His percentage was more close to 30%

    • @reactking7093
      @reactking7093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@heavyfuckingmetal9769 stop the cap the defense back then was terirble. Even Isiah thomas said you couldn't touch mj without it being a foul. He was the nba poster boy and they did everything they could to put him on a pedestal.

  • @melissawarren8588
    @melissawarren8588 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    me and my friends love your videos! We really want you to make a nfl top 10 vertical jumps

  • @dustinandandria
    @dustinandandria ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You forgot Vinsanity Vince Carter. Homeboy had the craziest hops! Also Shawn Kemp, one of the best dunkers of all-time. Good to see Jason Richardson was on the list.

  • @dougmaqway8547
    @dougmaqway8547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +586

    Zion hitting 45 is just insane. Honestly the most impressive thing on this list

    • @mitchelll3879
      @mitchelll3879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      And just a damn urban myth and a lie

    • @alkebulanlion6198
      @alkebulanlion6198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@mitchelll3879 nope confirmed buy scouts you wish and he dominating with 27 points in second year you bum.

    • @brickmanbroke4788
      @brickmanbroke4788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      his actual recorded vertical is 40

    • @matthewhubbard5482
      @matthewhubbard5482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Zion spudd webb. Are the two most impressive with Zach being third. Jordan is actually the last impressive due to his height stature and natural athleticism, BUT still deserves to be number one on the list.

    • @Chris-yw2zp
      @Chris-yw2zp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Can you imagine if he lost 30+ pounds. He would have a 48” vertical or higher

  • @mksmith713
    @mksmith713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    David Thompson got lost somewhere in there.
    He had a 48" vertical leap, measured.
    Finished second to Dr. J in the first ever slam dunk contest.
    Yes, the ABA had the first ever slam dunk contest.
    The NBA didn't start having one until the following year.

    • @edwardnorfolk2005
      @edwardnorfolk2005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ABA dunk contest was in 1976. First NBA dunk contest was 1984.

    • @jbarcelona4
      @jbarcelona4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes

    • @robp9746
      @robp9746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Greatest college player ever.

    • @edwardnorfolk2005
      @edwardnorfolk2005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@robp9746 that would be Kareem or Walton.

    • @robp9746
      @robp9746 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwardnorfolk2005 Nope

  • @gypate74
    @gypate74 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It would be interesting to see highest vertical jumps for big men. I know that Shaq, at the beginning of his career, had really great jumping abilities for a man this size and weight.

    • @goku360100
      @goku360100 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shaq couldn't even hardly get off the ground lol.

    • @fredator76
      @fredator76 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dwight Howard had the highest vert of big men ever. It is well documented as they measured it in a sport science show. You can find it on TH-cam

    • @gypate74
      @gypate74 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@goku360100 No that's the beginning of his carreer I'm talking about, whenhe played in Orlando (or LSU) I'm not talking about fat Shaq, look at videos and you'll see what an athlete he was, he sure could get off the ground...

  • @randycarlon8455
    @randycarlon8455 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am not sure of the height but I much preferred the explosive and spectacular power dunks of Dominique Wilkins and fast break finishes by Orlando Woolridge to Jordan and everyone else on the list but Richardson and Griffith. Woolridge seemed to catch the ball at the top of the backboard and crush it down the hoop. Really amped up a crowd. Larry Kenon was also fantastic.

  • @lawreneph
    @lawreneph 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    James White hops were incredible. Dude dunking ability is so underrated. I watched him do the windmill free-throw dunk years before Zach

    • @sensethevillen
      @sensethevillen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was apart of that legendary 2013 knicks team.

    • @loyal4lyfe
      @loyal4lyfe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts!!

  • @thedelaware8309
    @thedelaware8309 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When Jordan went up for a dunk (with his 48" vert)... it always kind of looked like the ball was glued to his hand & that it would only detach from it until it was "scraped off" by the rim...
    But it was just that he had a "gloves" to handle the ball for dunks when the rest of us just have a hands to do it...

  • @crissss911
    @crissss911 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Gerald Green, his head was way above the rim. Very underrated

    • @lee-sy3td
      @lee-sy3td 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was thinking the same. He definitely has a 46-48 inch vertical. Should be number 2 on this list.

  • @apshinn
    @apshinn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Vince Carter: proof you don’t have to have a top 10 recorded vertical jump to be the best dunker.

    • @KanseRdm
      @KanseRdm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Jordan also don't have be on this list. They "count" his vertical based on hang time what is wrong. Look at his jumps, even LBJ jumps higher than MJ

    • @shmuelelvey5179
      @shmuelelvey5179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i mean he had a reallly high vert 43 inches is high

    • @shmuelelvey5179
      @shmuelelvey5179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@KanseRdm na lebrons 3 inches taller mj had a super high vert 46 to 48 inches how high im not sure but definitly that range

    • @cmort62
      @cmort62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Vince Carter, the best dunker of all time.

    • @thetruest7497
      @thetruest7497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I feel like they must've not measured Vince because dude had like 57 inch hops.

  • @TheSkyline5467
    @TheSkyline5467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    It's amazing how our understanding of MJ has changed, we always knew he was a freak athlete and talented but now I think of him as 90% fundamentals. Look at all those other guys and how they couldn't hold his jock despite a similar ability to leap. Explains the greatness of Larry Bird as well. Leaping ability is fantastic, it's just not required to be elite to be an elite player.

    • @dennisrobinson8008
      @dennisrobinson8008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He had alot of moves in his arsenal that worked well.

    • @loumencken9644
      @loumencken9644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're absolutely right. Oscar Robertson wasn't very quick and didn't jump well, but was a triple-double machine before that stat even existed.

    • @Elthenar
      @Elthenar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. Big time leaping is a hell of a tool to have but you have to be able to play the game first. You need to be able to understand how the plays are developing on both ends of the court. You need to know how and where to move with or without the ball. You need some go to moves and some countermoves for when they commit to stopping your primary stuff.
      Like Skyline said, Larry Bird had the vertical leap of a sumo wrestler and he'd kill most of the guys on this list.

    • @antonquirgst2812
      @antonquirgst2812 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      as is proved by luka doncic atm! (and steph curry ofc.)

    • @jsgr5382
      @jsgr5382 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He never hit 48. Theres zero proof and footage
      It's a myth.

  • @john-ch3en
    @john-ch3en ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You know how great Jordan is when he is in almost every conversations 🤣

  • @mduncanmd17
    @mduncanmd17 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    How is Gerald Green not in this list. That’s crazy!!!! Dwight Howard and Lebron are two guys I’m surprised aren’t here. They had insane verticals in their prime.

  • @rtc7788
    @rtc7788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    You couldve included some of Jordans better dunks in his section. Most of those were like aging Jordan clips from his final stints with the Bulls.

    • @reggiewilliamsel8406
      @reggiewilliamsel8406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      86-88 highlight era was insane

    • @momentary_
      @momentary_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right. His 48 inch vertical was during his early years with the Bulls. Those clips were from the championship years when he was closer to maybe 46 inches.

    • @alkebulanlion6198
      @alkebulanlion6198 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@momentary_facts young Jordan had that 48 inch vert

  • @bubhub64
    @bubhub64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    David Thompson with the Nuggets had a standing 44" vertical. Thompson was one of the best NBA player's of his era.

    • @dennisrobinson8008
      @dennisrobinson8008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Standing 44" is completely bananas.

    • @ariesezz7471
      @ariesezz7471 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Derick Rose forgotten

    • @dariusisfamous2840
      @dariusisfamous2840 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ariesezz7471 his vertical was only 40 inches

    • @krisharkleroad8
      @krisharkleroad8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What was Brent Barry's vertical? Anyone?

    • @fredtowns78
      @fredtowns78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He wasn't a very good ball handler got most of his pts off of alley opps!!!

  • @MounMoun69
    @MounMoun69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wilt was the Winner in Phila. Public League Track Championships High jump contest in 1953 with a 5ft10 jump and in 1957 with a 6ft1 jump😄

  • @Yelliwj
    @Yelliwj ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always heard Dominique had a 48" vertical too. Also, what about Dr J's vertical?

  • @isaacbenjamin5713
    @isaacbenjamin5713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    "Dwyane Wade has been a great playmaker his entire career, and it's fair to say that we can add one more assist to his total tally" 😂😂💀💀 im dead

  • @kenmasteren
    @kenmasteren 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Dr. J!!! When Dr. J was at UMass he was 6' 3" and had a 46" vertical . I had his coach, Jack Lehman in a basketball coaching class then, and he told us. Likely jumped higher as he grew to 6' 6" as a pro.

    • @davidmcpherson1347
      @davidmcpherson1347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Luv it!!!!! NO mention of Connie, Wilt (whose vertical WAS verified many times, and not folklore) Dom OR Vince???! (Again) tainted, incomplete list. FACT CHECK FIRST! 😉

  • @rdcruiser4396
    @rdcruiser4396 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Para mi Spud webb debiera estar en el numero 1 debido a la relación de su altura respecto a su rechazo para ejercer el salto y llegar al aro.

  • @cagatayguitar
    @cagatayguitar ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so glad, cause i had a chance to watch jordan live. Absolutely king

  • @jordy7540
    @jordy7540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +683

    Somehow I believe Vince could get more than 43”, just sayin

    • @andrewitt7615
      @andrewitt7615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Some people say it was 50 in his prime

    • @miloskosanovic7529
      @miloskosanovic7529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Had to be

    • @Kie2HerHeart
      @Kie2HerHeart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nah

    • @Mindyourbusiness122
      @Mindyourbusiness122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      They haten Vince is the highest jumper in nBA history dont care what these fool say

    • @bballjunkie73
      @bballjunkie73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      I’ve heard 47. And I don’t believe MJ ever got up to 48. I’ve heard 44 but all of a sudden it’s 48

  • @hertig71
    @hertig71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    His Airness was just different. seeing him fly over everyone on the court with his level of skill and dedication to the sport. GREATNESS

  • @amg_gaming
    @amg_gaming ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT VIDEO BRO !!! 😬👍👹

  • @tonywong8134
    @tonywong8134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    There is footage on YT with Wilt doing the high jump and triple jump. His supposed vertical was 50"...which is insane for a guy his size...or anyone of any size. Bill Russell was a tremendous athlete too...but to me, the greatest athlete in NBA history (in terms of athletic feats) was Wilt. Maybe the strongest guy in the league ever and was talented in nearly all sports he played (including volleyball).

    • @crabb9966
      @crabb9966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He probably didn't have a 50 inch vertical

    • @reddeadcompilation2954
      @reddeadcompilation2954 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@crabb9966 not here to say he did but unlike the rest of these guys Wilt was an all American track and field star and champion high jumper. The guy was over 7’ tall and literally ran a marathon. Not sure we will ever see anyone else like him.

    • @nerdsworthpoindexter6661
      @nerdsworthpoindexter6661 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@crabb9966 It was actually 54 inches. Wilt could easily touch the top of a backboard.

    • @dinoanamations8180
      @dinoanamations8180 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nerdsworthpoindexter6661 he is 7'2 his vert is like 40

    • @shadowdemon502
      @shadowdemon502 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dinoanamations8180 Facts jimmy high roller made a video abt it wilts vertical was 39-41in

  • @lanagorgeous9485
    @lanagorgeous9485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    David Thompson was a monster leaper, should be on this list!

  • @walkerstalker4494
    @walkerstalker4494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    For me the most impressive dunker was/still is Spud Webb. But all of these jumping "machines" have my utmost respect. Now if those measurements are true or not I don't care, because they all deserve to be in this video.

  • @jhulclieton
    @jhulclieton 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Spud Webb is unreal. Standing at 5'6 and got vert jump 46 inches. It's just crazy.

  • @seanzibonanzi64
    @seanzibonanzi64 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You missed Wilt! His vert was insane for a big man, easily over 40 inches in his prime. There's many in person tales of Wilt grabbing items from atop the backboard for show before games. For a comparison, Shaq was the same height and had a 32 inch vertical.

    • @DesroQc
      @DesroQc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Shaq was 400lbs lmao what does he have to do with anything 😂

  • @rustyvaldez9475
    @rustyvaldez9475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    How about Gerald Green?

    • @MrSmurf459
      @MrSmurf459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      I’m pretty sure his vertical is like 50”

    • @chadeagleplume2539
      @chadeagleplume2539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Vertical was 39"

    • @armen_ar323
      @armen_ar323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Chad Eagle Plume Goes to show how misleading these vertical jump tests can be. Gerald Green’s in-game vertical is well over 39”. Maybe he just didn’t jump well during the test or he didn’t know how to jump for the test. Same with Vince Carter. He jumped over a 7 footer in the olympics but his vertical test result was 43”.

    • @MrSmurf459
      @MrSmurf459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Armen Arutyunyan agreed! I don’t see anyone that can out jump Gerald Green, specifically from a two foot gather! His ups are ridiculous!

    • @chine5267
      @chine5267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      As soon as I saw this video G Green was the first name came to my mind. No cap

  • @Blk-xp7ui
    @Blk-xp7ui 3 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    That's so disrespectful for Gerald Green guys!!

  • @lawrencev.athill7502
    @lawrencev.athill7502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bill Willoughby of Dwight Morrow HS, Englewood, NJ. Had a serious vertical. Don't remember how long he was in the league but he should be on the list.

  • @precious.xoxo__
    @precious.xoxo__ หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We need a 2024 version of this video!!!. we got guys hitting their heads on rims

  • @sideshowbob7782
    @sideshowbob7782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Crazy that Griffith dude looked like he was goated 😭 sad to hear about injuries

  • @deniseb9095
    @deniseb9095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    0:40 My favorite part about this video lmao

    • @asianstephcurry3385
      @asianstephcurry3385 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @glc708
    @glc708 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys should do a video on the nicest jumpshots ever

  • @randal3122
    @randal3122 ปีที่แล้ว

    i saw jason richardson do a 360 dunk in game one time i was at a warriors game back in the day

  • @exi13d10
    @exi13d10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Man i miss shanon brown :( he used to be the underdog highflyer on the team

    • @nathaniel311
      @nathaniel311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He shot two people with a rifle not to long ago shit is wild

  • @boxk3946
    @boxk3946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Crazy that Muggsy Bogues (5’3) had a 44’ vertical.

  • @GreyBeard_Fit
    @GreyBeard_Fit 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    For those saying Wilt Chamberlain should be on this list: *Wilt also said he benched pressed 600 pounds RAW (without a bench press shirt)*. That would have been the *World's Record at the time* when Wilt claimed that he accomplished the feat. Take a look at the build of some of the strongest men in history during the peak of their StrongMan Careers.
    *Bill Kazmaier, Mark Henry, Brian Shaw, Zydrunas Savickas* and others. Look at how massive these guys were in terms of weight per inch of height. There is 0% chance that Wilt could bench press 600 pounds just like there is 0 chance he had a 48 inch vertical.
    Given that Wilt had a standing reach of 9'6", a 48 inch vertical means *Wilt could touch 6 inches over the top of the backboard* NOT HAPPENING

    • @ngc-fo5te
      @ngc-fo5te 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are correct.

    • @mtndew4746
      @mtndew4746 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yup, there's no way all of the stuff people claim about him is true

  • @kadmaster
    @kadmaster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    R. Kelly made a song when he saw Mike..The song was called "I believe, I Can fly"

  • @abdissasnz7553
    @abdissasnz7553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love the video keep it up my guy

  • @isabelomarcos1391
    @isabelomarcos1391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That explains MJ's hang-time time shots is beautiful to watch.

  • @friedwings1862
    @friedwings1862 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Also Wilt chamberlain had a 48 inch vert but loved the video keep it upl

  • @miguelantonio1362
    @miguelantonio1362 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The other Jordan too... Larry.. has very impressive leaping ability 😱

  • @GrumpyCat-mw5xl
    @GrumpyCat-mw5xl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The other amazing thing about jordan is not only did he have that 48 inch vertical he was around 6 feet 6 tall too. So he sort of had it all.

  • @awesom2bemelonestar10
    @awesom2bemelonestar10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    It's an indictment to leave Gerald Green out of this.

    • @kingkeelo1383
      @kingkeelo1383 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He gets it.

    • @jamesfullwood7788
      @jamesfullwood7788 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My thoughts exactly....

    • @larryjohnson8704
      @larryjohnson8704 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where is Shawn Kemp?

    • @1dspeaks657
      @1dspeaks657 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@larryjohnson8704 kemp had a 45

    • @teddyyi2930
      @teddyyi2930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw a video of him getting his chin on the rim. His _chin_ .

  • @ngurX_99
    @ngurX_99 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Westbrook vertical must be insane too. His head even reached the rim one time, being 6'3.

  • @hood_TheJoker
    @hood_TheJoker ปีที่แล้ว

    i had a 42 inch vert @ 6'2.. first dunk 7th grade.. only played a year @ university though 👍🏿

  • @kbamix2003
    @kbamix2003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    7:28 Damn Jordan’s brother was 5’8” with a 44 inch vertical

    • @dennisrobinson8008
      @dennisrobinson8008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hops

    • @keli4775
      @keli4775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      yes! In that video. Michael said: "I'm No.2 He is No.1".

    • @d-bomb5294
      @d-bomb5294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bruhh I'm 5'11" at 13yrs and I don;t even have hops like that

    • @dennisrobinson8008
      @dennisrobinson8008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@d-bomb5294 Takes time to develop to your full potential. The game is part genetics and the other part is work. Nowadays they are saying it's 40% genetics and 60% work you are willing to put in.

    • @aimiessyou4770
      @aimiessyou4770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yep. Jordan said it himself, his brother is the true air jordan. He's only #2..

  • @DG-eg6wx
    @DG-eg6wx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Wait wait wait your telling me flight has a 46 inch vert???? Oh man he's gonna dunk on everyone on June...

    • @bonkarious
      @bonkarious 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      obe dwayne guerrero LOOK AT FLIGHT MAN SO INSPARATIONAL

    • @nathanlambert3510
      @nathanlambert3510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bruh

    • @nathanlambert3510
      @nathanlambert3510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LOOK AT CURRY MAN

    • @bonkarious
      @bonkarious 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Greg A it’s a nickname for an NBA player

    • @bozidarristovic4859
      @bozidarristovic4859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Greg A did you watch the video ?

  • @petermurano4093
    @petermurano4093 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn't read through all 5,000 comments, LOL, but in case this player was not mentioned: Ollie Taylor, from the University of Houston, 6'-2" guard for the Nets in the early 1970s. Saw him throw down a two-handed tomahawk over Artis Gilmore on a fast break. Reported to have a 48" vertical. 👌

  • @dana.j9062
    @dana.j9062 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jordan sure was destined to be the GOAT and a Global Icon !!

  • @Player-001
    @Player-001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Zion is the definition of a beast!
    Also demn spud webb can fly!!

  • @reyb1649
    @reyb1649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    No Shawn Kemp? I know that dude in his prime could do 48-50 inches. Also Dr J.

    • @Junkman2008
      @Junkman2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yea, Dr. J should have definitely been in this list but maybe his jump was never measured.

    • @vernpascal1531
      @vernpascal1531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Junkman2008 MJ had no 49 inch vertical that means his head would be six or seven inches over the rim on one step...

    • @Junkman2008
      @Junkman2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@vernpascal1531
      Who in the hell said anything about MJ??? 🙄🤦‍♀️

    • @piotrrekas23
      @piotrrekas23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No chance

    • @StepLadderOG
      @StepLadderOG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Junkman2008 wassup junkman

  • @ARISKONSTANTARAS
    @ARISKONSTANTARAS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video 😊😊

  • @horacejohnson1730
    @horacejohnson1730 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know what numbers they/some-idot gave Shawn Kemp on the vertical but I seen that man go up to the top of the backboard. His 'ups' were MAJOR!

  • @douglarsen4801
    @douglarsen4801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Also Shawn Kemp. Dude had a 48" Vert and was 6-10

  • @arthurgeorge5474
    @arthurgeorge5474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Michael never really had to focus on his 3pnts cause it wasn't widely used during that time.
    But he was spot on when it came to contested 2pnt percentage.

  • @peeter4803
    @peeter4803 ปีที่แล้ว

    A fan favorite high flyer of mine is 5,3 muggsy bogues. He reportedly had a 44 inch vertical but sadly never dunked in the NBA but did so In college was but never recorded!

  • @MrBadSeal
    @MrBadSeal ปีที่แล้ว

    Darrel Griffith "Dr. Dunkenstein" as he was nicknamed also had a 48" vert.

  • @RollinTwentySix
    @RollinTwentySix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Cool video. I remember reading in the late '80s that Clyde Drexler had a 48" vertical (also had dunked on over-high rims), and that Chamberlain liked to put coins on the top of backboards. Regardless of what's exactly true, it's all amazing! I had a 32" vertical once :(

    • @mediamannaman
      @mediamannaman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too! 3.2"

  • @demonative9945
    @demonative9945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I was reading something that when they measured David Thompson’s vertical, that the 44 inch was just a standing leap, they didn’t get his max running vert. Idk it was just something I saw🤷‍♂️

  • @mattyice1151
    @mattyice1151 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If you've seen Zion in person it's unreal he can jump that high

    • @alkebulanlion6198
      @alkebulanlion6198 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bro is the most impressive cause that weight and muscle mass crazy.

  • @magatrumper
    @magatrumper ปีที่แล้ว

    I've not seen this yet but Spud web was a font shorter than anyone and got as high I'm curious what his is

  • @frankyang
    @frankyang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +657

    All those vertical jumps are not true vertical jumps. They are running jumps. True vertical jump tests require no steps

    • @NicoBear2020
      @NicoBear2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Frank Yang bruh I’m lowkey stupid but running verts are higher than standing?

    • @sebbiebarr3886
      @sebbiebarr3886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@NicoBear2020 *facepalm*

    • @ShowtimeDon
      @ShowtimeDon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      oh shut up
      Wtf do you think is more useful for players in basketball
      A running start dummy

    • @chaplainrandy577
      @chaplainrandy577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! Best you could do is feet spread, rock and push start as you brought feet together into vertical jump.

    • @glitzandgratitude1170
      @glitzandgratitude1170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @5 Alive exactly ...this comment is clearly someone trying to sound smart when those that have ever had their vertical tested or been involved in sports finds it obvious and would make for a piss poor youtube video.

  • @kirkjabusch1514
    @kirkjabusch1514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wondering if guys like Dr J, Dominique Wilkins and David "Skywalker" Thompson didn't have an "official" measurement because those guys sure seemed like they were up there with this group. One guy who never made the NBA, but his leaping is legendary - Joey Johnson. He was Dennis Johnson's little brother and had a reported vertical of 52 inches. Played one year at ASU.

    • @pricedownproductions9851
      @pricedownproductions9851 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes i remember hearing this about DJ's little brother. DJ also could get up there so I tend to believe it

    • @airforcex9412
      @airforcex9412 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jordan didn't have an official measurement. This list is BS.

  • @rizzpro
    @rizzpro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a 28 vert which I worked pretty hard for, but I don't understand the entire foot gap and more that people can have on that. It's just mesmerizing

    • @blackfeatheryt7137
      @blackfeatheryt7137 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont know mine but whenever i jump my feet hurt and feel dislocated

  • @conanlive3784
    @conanlive3784 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about David Thompson? Think he played for the Denver Nuggets. I remember his vertical was up around 48" too.

  • @SkywalkerExpress
    @SkywalkerExpress 3 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    during the 90's MJ rarely jump to the max because he carries the NBA on his shoulder.

    • @selnor1983
      @selnor1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He also played hard all game. Harder than anyone burning so much more energy.

    • @BenjaminFranklinFF1706
      @BenjaminFranklinFF1706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He also was a lot heavier. Jordan was 195 when he came into he league . He was around 218 lbs when during the 90’s

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      @asianstephcurry3385 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @cosmo1578
      @cosmo1578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct because he used what he needed.

    • @dennisrobinson8008
      @dennisrobinson8008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BenjaminFranklinFF1706 Even 7 lbs make a noticeable difference in hops and quickness

  • @eduardobanatao3996
    @eduardobanatao3996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    MJ was really gifted. With 3 decades after his era, Its hard to find player with the same ability.

    • @4Scoot5
      @4Scoot5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@netherfireball7750 with 48 inch vert? Its not impossible. Dennis Smith got 48. Derrick Jones has 48 too.

    • @gracialonignasiver6302
      @gracialonignasiver6302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@4Scoot5 I think he means, the 48 inch vert, on top of 6'6 height, with the mobility and agility of a 6 ft guard, but the wing span and hand size of a 6'9 forward. Jordan's body was practically created in a lab for the soul purpose of playing basketball.

  • @rda6029
    @rda6029 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shaedon Sharpe recorded a 49 inch vertical at the nba combine which is the new record!

  • @In-the-spirit
    @In-the-spirit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rob Williams,Sampson Jakarr,Gerald Green,Christian Wood,Keneth Faried, Wilson Chandrel,Gerald Green.

  • @glenntaddeucci5425
    @glenntaddeucci5425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Terry Tyler of the Detroit Pistons had a documented 56 inch vertical leap, played for Dick Vitale at U of D and Pistons

    • @krisharkleroad8
      @krisharkleroad8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not buying it.

    • @thomasespositio3139
      @thomasespositio3139 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thunder could rise anyone remember Ollie Taylor who at 6:2 jumped center for a houston college team and later played in the ABA

  • @ziadel-osmani6335
    @ziadel-osmani6335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yo, You are missing out big names:
    -Scottie Pippen
    -Kobe Bryant
    -Tracy McGrady
    -Clyde Drexler
    -Jerome Kersey
    -Gerald Green
    -Cedric Ceballos
    -Nate Robinson
    -Dwight Howard
    -Blake Griffin
    -Shawn Kemp
    -Julius Erving
    -Dominique Wilkins
    -Aaron Gordon
    -Darryl Dawkins
    -Desmond Mason
    -Josh Smith
    -Dee Brown
    -Terrence Ross
    There is no order, whoever came to my mind, I just wrote it. I can give for each person on the list a memorable dunk that for sure will prove his high leaping ability.

    • @kushdeepsingh2306
      @kushdeepsingh2306 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He forgot wilt chamberlain

    • @TedByrne68
      @TedByrne68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      1-foot dunkers can get up insanely high but have a lesser vertical since it is often measured off a 2-foot stop. Though I agree there are some great 2-foot jumpers on your list.

    • @jiggwest3568
      @jiggwest3568 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robert Horry

  • @LOUISVILLECARDINALS
    @LOUISVILLECARDINALS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Louisville is in the building lol thanks for putting one of our hometown heroes on the list

  • @zumzaide5170
    @zumzaide5170 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One unique ability "hangtime" MJ has among all other high flyers is that he stays longer in the air than anybody else

    • @mediamannaman
      @mediamannaman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Has anyone ever timed him compared to others with the same vert? I mean, if two guys go up 48" high, the laws of physics say they will both land at the same time. My guess is that Michael traveled horizontally too, like a long jumper, that made it look like he was hanging in air longer.

  • @keqing311
    @keqing311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This jordan guy also got big hands
    Im sure he would dominate the nba

  • @nicoleleah9734
    @nicoleleah9734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "Come fly with me"
    CONGRATULATIONS
    You have just unlocked
    *MICHAEL JORDAN*

  • @sarbrevin8050
    @sarbrevin8050 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    is vince carter included in this list? his dunk over an opposing player (who was like over 7ft) in 2000 olympics is legendary

  • @nickchana8573
    @nickchana8573 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s so nuts that Spud Webb’s vertical was only 20 inches off his height

  • @caljerm
    @caljerm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Also Pat Connaughton - 44 inch recorded at the NBA draft combine

  • @twyz0ne
    @twyz0ne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Jordan to this day is the most graceful looking dunker of all time. It just look so damn smooth. I don't care much about power dunking. Shit, they usually come over 6'5 in the NBA. Jordan had style, hang time and grace. I haven't seen anything since. The kiss the rim dunk is a thing of beauty.

    • @DeTAYL.
      @DeTAYL. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      💯💯💯💯

    • @KanseRdm
      @KanseRdm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No way. Have you ever see Vince Carter? Jordan was weak dunker in front of VC

    • @jasonhearn5818
      @jasonhearn5818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KanseRdm MJ had more hangtime and agility with his dunks he was poetry in motion in the air

    • @KanseRdm
      @KanseRdm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jasonhearn5818 vc was much better dunker in game and in contest. He have power, creatyvity and he look better in air than mj.

    • @jasonhearn5818
      @jasonhearn5818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KanseRdm alot of MJ best dunks were in heavy traffic going to the rim ...in some cases 2 or even 3 guys trying to stop him ...VC was more explosive and did have creativity but not the hangtime that MJ had

  • @whenisdinner2137
    @whenisdinner2137 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Michael Jordan was the real definition of "built differently"

  • @gypcastillano6552
    @gypcastillano6552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think if they measured Gerald Green's windmill ally-oop when he was in New Jersey, it would have measured over 50".

    • @PsychoD_5150
      @PsychoD_5150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was scrolling through the comments hoping someone would bring up Gerald Green before me. That Alley-Oop windmill he caught in New Jersey was one of the most athletic in game plays I've ever seen. He constantly had to watch his head.

    • @gypcastillano6552
      @gypcastillano6552 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PsychoD_5150 he was a freak of nature

  • @rc1564
    @rc1564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I read recently that Lions running back Barry Sanders had a standing leap of 42"

    • @romangeorge4401
      @romangeorge4401 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup

    • @joeschmo5021
      @joeschmo5021 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Football players and power lifters routinely have higher vertical leaps than basketball
      players.

  • @bigworm3446
    @bigworm3446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +516

    Zion is more impressive given his weight

    • @ekowalang9731
      @ekowalang9731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Zion has to learn how to lift up his ass when do free throw line dunk...

    • @hugohugo412
      @hugohugo412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      steroifs

    • @hugohugo412
      @hugohugo412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Blant Man 😂😂😂 lebron has juicing hgh for years and i bet zion is too

    • @kootanku3152
      @kootanku3152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He can lose weight

    • @elduccitv4304
      @elduccitv4304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Not as impressive as Mark Henry lol

  • @markhodges5138
    @markhodges5138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    People for get about Griffith. His jumping looked so effortless. And he was listed as 6'4 but the Louisville people at that time said he was maybe 6'2.5 to 6'3. What a David Thompson the Skywalker?

  • @paxtonpickett3456
    @paxtonpickett3456 ปีที่แล้ว

    I knew you going to end the video like you did to me real greatness is when nobody believes the things you were able to achieve