Hb31187;788920 wrote: I believe Wilt is a hell of an athlete...but 50 inch vertical because Wikipedia says is kinda outrageous for anyone to believe.
Mulva;789049 wrote:I'm pretty sure the story of that vertical actually came from Wilt himself. He claimed to having a better vertical than Jordan('s 48 inches) in his prime.
robj55;789053 wrote:Those guys are bullshitters, I seriously doubt Jordan had a 48 inch vert, HIGHLY unlikely
wildcats20;789066 wrote:I think MJ's vert of around 47-48 has been document by the NBA. I just can't find it anywhere.
wildcats20;789066 wrote:I think MJ's vert of around 47-48 has been document by the NBA. I just can't find it anywhere.
Hb31187;789091 wrote:For some people a vert that high isnt out fo the question. I would bet my life that Wilt never was recorded at a 50 though
It's certainly not out of the question, but a 40 inch vertical is incredible, 48-50 is almost inhuman like. I'm sure there have been guys who have had it though. I remember reading in slam a long time ago that there was a guy who went to the same academy as KG, although a few years after, who had an over 50 supposedly, doesn't seem humanly possible.wildcats20;789087 wrote:FWIW...
Jonny Flynn recorded a 40 inch vert at the draft combine in 2009.
And Kenny Gregory had a 45.5 inch vert.
48-50 isn't really THAT out of the question....
Hb31187;789091 wrote:For some people a vert that high isnt out fo the question. I would bet my life that Wilt never was recorded at a 50 though
Laley23;789106 wrote:A 50 inch vertical, means the 7 foot Wilt could have damn near touched the top of the backboard (13 feet) with his head (he would be like 10 inches short). From a standstill. No. Fucking. Way.
robj55;789097 wrote:It's certainly not out of the question, but a 40 inch vertical is incredible, 48-50 is almost inhuman like. I'm sure there have been guys who have had it though. I remember reading in slam a long time ago that there was a guy who went to the same academy as KG, although a few years after, who had an over 50 supposedly, doesn't seem humanly possible.
Yeah Math must not be his strong suit.Ironman92;789432 wrote:If Wilt was was 7 foot and he had a 50 inch vert that would put his head at 11 ft 2 inches....not anywhere near 13 feet...about the top of the square....which ain't happening....but not 13 feet
Skyhook79;789449 wrote:Yeah Math must not be his strong suit.
http://www.verticaldunk.com/highest-vertical-jump-the-record-book
wildcats20;789462 wrote:I'm not trying to be a dick, but when you throw a number out like 50 inches, Wikipedia isn't exactly the greatest source...
Oh so now your not impressed because its ONLY 48 not 50?? smhwildcats20;789456 wrote:Sooo....48=50?
Skyhook79;789525 wrote:Oh so now your not impressed because its ONLY 48 not 50?? smh
wildcats20;789456 wrote:Sooo....48=50?