Who Has the Highest Vertical in the NBA Currently?
The answer to this question may surprise you – it’s not LeBron James or Zion Williamson. In fact, the player with the highest vertical in the NBA right now is Josh Hart of the New Orleans Pelicans.
Hart’s max vertical leap is an impressive 44 inches, which is even more impressive when you consider his 6’5” frame. That means he can touch the rim with ease and throw down some serious dunks.
Zion Williamson
According to many people who have seen him play, Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans has the highest vertical in the NBA currently. This 6’7″, 285 pounds forward from Spartanburg, South Carolina is known for his extreme athleticism and Strength. In high school, he was a 5-star recruit and was ranked as the number 2 player in his class. He played one year of college basketball for Duke before being drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans first overall in the 2019 NBA draft.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
As of the 2019-2020 season, Giannis Antetokounmpo has the highest vertical in the NBA. The Greek Freak stands at 6’11” and has a whopping 7’6″ wingspan. He can dunk with ease and his overall athleticism is off the charts. Other players that are close to Giannis include Zion Williamson, Rudy Gobert, and LeBron James. All of these players have impressive verticals that allow them to play above the rim.
LeBron James
LeBron James is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. James has appeared in fifteen NBA All-Star Games, been named an All-Star MVP three times, and won four NBA championships. He was one of four players to achieve a perfect score in the vertical jump at the NBA combine.
Anthony Davis
As of the 2019-2020 season, the player with the highest vertical in the NBA is Anthony Davis. Davis, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, has a recorded vertical leap of 41.5 inches. This is 2.5 inches higher than the previous record holder, Nate Robinson.
Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert has the highest vertical in the NBA currently at 8’1″. He plays for the Utah Jazz and is originally from France. He is 7’1″ tall and was drafted 27th overall in the 2013 NBA draft.
