The vertical leap of an NBA player is measured from the feet to the ground. Jordan currently holds the record for the highest vertical leap at 1.21 meters, which he achieved in 1988.
Andrew Wiggins, standing at 2.01 meters and with a vertical leap of 1.1 meters, may not have the ideal height for a small forward position, but his physical abilities make him exceptional and hard to stop once he takes flight for a dunk.
Dee Brown, with a vertical leap of 1.1 meters, was a former player of the Boston Celtics who participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1991. His impressive dunk with one hand while covering his eyes with the other hand earned him the championship title that year.
Harold Miner, with a vertical leap of 1.1 meters, was once dubbed “Baby Jordan” due to his playing style in US college basketball before joining the NBA. However, Miner’s career was not very impressive. He is best remembered by fans for his two Slam Dunk Contest victories in 1993 and 1995, showcasing his outstanding dunking and jumping abilities.
Shannon Brown, with a vertical leap of 1.13 meters, stands at only 1.93 meters tall, but his impressive leaping ability allows him to dunk easily, even performing daring dunks over defenders. This player has won 2 NBA championships with Kobe Bryant as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Zack LaVine, with a vertical leap of 1.16 meters, is recognized as one of the best dunkers in NBA history, with his best jump recorded in the Slam Dunk Contest 2016 against Aaron Gordon. LaVine is currently a star player for the Chicago Bulls, known for his strong and aggressive playing style, as well as his proficiency in shooting.
James White, with a vertical leap of 1.16 meters, did not have a particularly remarkable career in the NBA except for his exceptional jumping ability. With a maximum vertical leap, White’s head could rise 12 cm higher than the rim (3.05 m) during a dunk.
Spud Webb, with a vertical leap of 1.16 meters, is a marvel in NBA history. Standing at only 1.68 meters tall, he had incredible leaping ability and was able to perform many spectacular dunks over much taller defenders.
Jason Richardson, with a vertical leap of 1.18 meters, was a standout shooter for the Golden State Warriors before the likes of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Richardson had an impressive and powerful jumping ability and made a lasting impression through many Slam Dunk contests over the years.
Darrell Griffith was known for his impressive vertical leap of 1.21 meters, but he never participated in any Slam Dunk contest during his career with the Utah Jazz. Despite that, Griffith was a dedicated player who spent his entire career with the Jazz and had a period of great success, averaging over 20 points per game for three consecutive seasons.
Michael Jordan (1.21m): This is a classic moment in NBA history, when Jordan made a record-breaking jump and stayed in the air for 0.92 seconds. Jordan took off from the back of the court and performed this dunk at the Slam Dunk contest in 1988. He received a perfect score of 50 from the judges for the extremely difficult dunk.
