Who Has the Highest Vertical in the NBA?
We all know that LeBron James is one of the best basketball players in the world. But did you know that he also has the highest vertical in the NBA?
Introduction
The highest vertical in the NBA belongs to Zach LaVine, with a max vertical of 46 inches. LaVine recorded a 46 inch vertical leap at the 2015 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, where he ultimately won the contest.
Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a nine-time NBA All-Star and earned the Most Valuable Player Award for the 2016–17 season. Westbrook has also been selected to eight All-NBA Teams and nine NBA All-Defensive Teams.
LeBron James
LeBron James has the highest vertical in the NBA, with a reported 48 inches. This is 6 inches higher than the next best player, Dwight Howard. LeBron is also one of the heaviest players in the league, weighing in at 250 pounds.
Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert has the highest vertical in the NBA. He is a center for the Utah Jazz, and was drafted in the first round of the 2013 NBA draft with the 27th overall pick. He is from Saint-Quentin, France.
Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis, who is 7’3” tall, has the highest vertical in the NBA. He can touch 12’5” from a standing start and 13’2” running.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is evident that there are a number of players who could lay claim to the title of having the highest vertical in the NBA. However, based on the evidence that is currently available, it seems that Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz has the edge over his competitors, with a recorded vertical leap of 41.1 inches.
