Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 2, 2011 9:21pm
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.
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
Posts: 9,511
Jun 2, 2011 9:23pm
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.
Those guys are bullshitters, I seriously doubt Jordan had a 48 inch vert, HIGHLY unlikely
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 2, 2011 9:25pm
LOL @ 50 inch vertical.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 2, 2011 9:30pm
robj55;789053 wrote:Those guys are bullshitters, I seriously doubt Jordan had a 48 inch vert, HIGHLY unlikely
I think MJ's vert of around 47-48 has been document by the NBA. I just can't find it anywhere.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Jun 2, 2011 9:31pm
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.
Sure thing, superfan...
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 2, 2011 9:32pm
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.
It could be but it's unlikely to me, people don't realize how high that is.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 2, 2011 9:39pm
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....
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
Posts: 8,534
Jun 2, 2011 9:40pm
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
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 2, 2011 9:40pm
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
Oh absolutely agree.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 2, 2011 9:42pm
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....
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jun 2, 2011 9:45pm
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
I'll bet your life too!
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 2, 2011 9:46pm
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.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 2, 2011 9:48pm
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.
Yeah, I don't believe for a minute that Wilt's vertical was 50 inches.
And the verticals listed are the "max vert" which is what most people use when talking about verticals.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Jun 2, 2011 10:29pm
I'm surprised skyhook hasn't quoted a bible verse to back his argument up...smh at a 50 inch vertical
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trep14
Posts: 842
Jun 2, 2011 10:47pm
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.
That would be Ronnie Fields
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7fBmn6Ddx0
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jun 2, 2011 11:02pm
you got it, thanks
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 2, 2011 11:24pm
Gdf
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 2, 2011 11:24pm
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
Posts: 5,739
Jun 2, 2011 11:33pm
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
http://www.verticaldunk.com/highest-vertical-jump-the-record-book
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 2, 2011 11:35pm
Skyhook79;789449 wrote:Yeah Math must not be his strong suit.
http://www.verticaldunk.com/highest-vertical-jump-the-record-book
Sooo....48=50?
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 2, 2011 11:37pm
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...
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jun 2, 2011 11:40pm
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...
Lol. First thing I thought
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Jun 2, 2011 11:52pm
Oh so now your not impressed because its ONLY 48 not 50?? smhwildcats20;789456 wrote:Sooo....48=50?
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 2, 2011 11:53pm
Skyhook79;789525 wrote:Oh so now your not impressed because its ONLY 48 not 50?? smh
Never said that.
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trep14
Posts: 842
Jun 2, 2011 11:56pm
wildcats20;789456 wrote:Sooo....48=50?
I'm still not buying 48 inches. Just look at the video of him playing. He has some nice dunks in it but nothing near what a 7 footer with a supposed 48 inch vertical would throw down.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCWrGWuU2Ak