Shaq retires - does this mean Wilt's vertical was 50 inches or not?

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Jun 2, 2011 11:56pm
That list is bullshit, in the comment section it says those are standing verticals, gtfo!
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Jun 2, 2011 11:57pm
robj55;789532 wrote:That list is bullshit, in the comment section it says those are standing verticals, gtfo!

The same numbers showed up for "max vert" on the pages I was looking at.
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Jun 2, 2011 11:58pm
robj55;789532 wrote:That list is bullshit, in the comment section it says those are standing verticals, gtfo!

Yeah ok
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Jun 2, 2011 11:59pm
Skyhook79;789538 wrote:Yeah ok

you're telling me that someone in the world can jump 50 inches on a no step standing vertical?
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Jun 3, 2011 12:06am
robj55;789540 wrote:you're telling me that someone in the world can jump 50 inches on a no step standing vertical?

So your telling me the list is made up?
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Jun 3, 2011 12:07am
Yes


"About the Author

Hi, my name is Zach and I want to teach you how I learned to jump higher to dunk. After trying several jump programs and seeing the results of each, I started learning what works and what doesn't. Believe me, many programs available on the internet are scams and do not work. I even got hurt following one "expert's" workout program. Let me help you not make the same mistake. Click here to read my review of my #1 recommended jump program."



Credible, def credible
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Jun 3, 2011 12:08am
Skyhook79;789557 wrote:So your telling me the list is made up?

use your head, a 50 inch STANDING NO STEP vertical, is not possible
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Jun 3, 2011 12:22am
Hb31187;789558 wrote:Yes


"About the Author

Hi, my name is Zach and I want to teach you how I learned to jump higher to dunk. After trying several jump programs and seeing the results of each, I started learning what works and what doesn't. Believe me, many programs available on the internet are scams and do not work. I even got hurt following one "expert's" workout program. Let me help you not make the same mistake. Click here to read my review of my #1 recommended jump program."



Credible, def credible

That does have anything to do with the list. The list are recorded vertical jumps not the authors own list.
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Jun 3, 2011 12:24am
Brandon Roy and Melo with over 40" verticals.

Paul Pierce with a 38? I mean these numbers cnanot be true lol


In fact it says Melo, Roy and Jordan Farmar have a higher vertical than Shawn Kemp? psh
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Jun 3, 2011 12:29am
Hb31187;789605 wrote:Brandon Roy and Melo with over 40" verticals.

Paul Pierce with a 38? I mean these numbers cnanot be true lol

When do you think they were taken? Yesterday? Obviously they were taken early in their careers, maybe HS, maybe College, Maybe rookie year.
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Jun 3, 2011 12:29am
Melo has NEVER been able to jump higher than Shawn Kemp lol.


And thats oen of my favorite players in the league so im extremely biassed
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Jun 3, 2011 12:32am
Skyhook79;789613 wrote:When do you think they were taken? Yesterday? Obviously they were taken early in their careers, maybe HS, maybe College, Maybe rookie year.

just give up, no one in the league today is jumping 40 inches on a no step standing vertical, no one
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Jun 3, 2011 12:32am
Hb31187;789614 wrote:Melo has NEVER been able to jump higher than Shawn Kemp lol.


And thats oen of my favorite players in the league so im extremely biassed
It's a standing vertical not all great jumpers can jump as well from a standing position.
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Jun 3, 2011 12:34am
robj55;789619 wrote:just give up, no one in the league today is jumping 40 inches on a no step standing vertical, no one
Then post a list that refutes the one I posted and Wildcats posted about.
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Jun 3, 2011 12:41am
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Jun 3, 2011 3:34am
I've also read that Greg Oden's dick is 50''...
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Jun 3, 2011 11:32am
Tobias Fünke;789685 wrote:I've also read that Greg Oden's dick is 50''...

lol more likely than Wilt having a 50 inch vert
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Jun 3, 2011 12:03pm
robj55;789981 wrote:lol more likely than Wilt having a 50 inch vert

It's 48 we have already established that.
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Jun 3, 2011 12:32pm
Skyhook79;789449 wrote:Yeah Math must not be his strong suit.

http://www.verticaldunk.com/highest-vertical-jump-the-record-book

Where is he getting these numbers from? I see no sources, and the entire website appears to have been made by some guy trying to hock his ebook. Obviously he would want to inflate numbers to give people the idea they should/could be jumping even higher.

This is probably less reliable that wikipedia if anything.
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Jun 3, 2011 12:34pm
From the site

Randy Moss - 51 inches

Actually, Moss recorded a 39 inch vertical at the combine.

Georges St. Pierre - 48 inches

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
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Jun 3, 2011 1:27pm
This is probably the best interview I have ever heard. Shaq is a great person. Talking about how his dad called him a dummy for not making his free throws!
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Jun 3, 2011 2:27pm
Tiger2003;790131 wrote:This is probably the best interview I have ever heard. Shaq is a great person. Talking about how his dad called him a dummy for not making his free throws!

His whole presser was GREAT. I expected nothing less from Shaq. I really hope he joins the TNT team.
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Jun 3, 2011 2:29pm
Is it available online anywhere?
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Jun 3, 2011 2:36pm
Hb31187;787962 wrote:Shaq>Wilt

Wilt laughs at you.
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Jun 3, 2011 2:37pm
Tiger2003;790131 wrote:This is probably the best interview I have ever heard. Shaq is a great person. Talking about how his dad called him a dummy for not making his free throws!

Link?