Re: Highest recorded vertical reach was Shaq...prior to the real superman (Dwight Howard)
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Originally Posted by Clippersfan86
You realize prime, young Shaq had like a 32 inch+ max vert right? Combine that with his wingspan, standing reach etc and people really need to pay more respect. Shaq is arguably the greatest athlete in all of sports history when you factor in the athleticism AT THAT SIZE.
Exactly that size. Have you ever seen a 300 pound highjumper? Just like you have never seen the video that reported that Dwight Howard can jump higher than Brandan Wright, cause nobody gives a shit about that. Just wait till Shaq hears about this. 25 minute segment on next Open Court.
I have never seen Lebron get any higher than that with such proper angle, this was just some months before he went to Miami (where he all of the sudden people say "lost athleticism" lol)
Re: Highest recorded vertical reach was Shaq...prior to the real superman (Dwight Howard)
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Originally Posted by Myth
I was at that game. So impressive.
Nice! Man i am jelous of you Americans... :P Have been dreaming of seeing an NBA game in person since somewhere in the 80s... by now watching NBA games feel like i am watching movies, feels real but yet not real, you know.. i think i would be overwhelmed in a way if i ever go to see one in person...
I have possibility (aka. economy) to go and see a game right now, but i have never been to the USA aswell and want to visit many places, so i am planning for a super trip...
Re: Highest recorded vertical reach was Shaq...prior to the real superman (Dwight Howard)
First time I saw a shoulder at rim level. He would have been higher if his reach wasn't leveled off by the left hand seeking the height. He has to be very close to the top of the backboard, I really think he can get the height.
Re: Highest recorded vertical reach was Shaq...prior to the real superman (Dwight Howard)
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Originally Posted by Psileas
I'd almost bet Michael Wilson got higher than 12'6 during his 12 foot dunk. Almost his whole palm seemed to be above the rim. I wouldn't be surprised if James White and another guy around 6'8 with a crazy vertical (I think Doug Thomas is his name) could also surpass 12'6.
Re: Highest recorded vertical reach was Shaq...prior to the real superman (Dwight Howard)
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Originally Posted by DatAsh
James White is on video touching 12'10 - 12'11.
I know what video you're talking about. I didn't want to add any specific number, although in his last jump, he seemed only a couple of inches away from the top of the backboard. A couple more videos also show his head several inches above the rim, which would also translate into him touching somewhere between 12'9 and 12'11.
Re: Highest recorded vertical reach was Shaq...prior to the real superman (Dwight Howard)
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Originally Posted by Psileas
I know what video you're talking about. I didn't want to add any specific number, although in his last jump, he seemed only a couple of inches away from the top of the backboard. A couple more videos also show his head several inches above the rim, which would also translate into him touching somewhere between 12'9 and 12'11.
He's one of the few players for which I can see it being reasonable to assume that he could hit 13' given enough attempts. A few others would be Green, Russell, and Chamberlain.
Re: Highest recorded vertical reach was Shaq...prior to the real superman (Dwight Howard)
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Originally Posted by DatAsh
He's one of the few players for which I can see it being reasonable to assume that he could hit 13' given enough attempts. A few others would be Green, Russell, and Chamberlain.
I think Clyde Drexler would have had a shot as well. I can recall him throwing down a handful of dunks in games that weren't terribly far from the foul line.
Re: Highest recorded vertical reach was Shaq...prior to the real superman (Dwight Howard)
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Originally Posted by Pointguard
First time I saw a shoulder at rim level. He would have been higher if his reach wasn't leveled off by the left hand seeking the height. He has to be very close to the top of the backboard, I really think he can get the height.
Re: Highest recorded vertical reach was Shaq...prior to the real superman (Dwight Howard)
