Elliot Williams - 48" Vertical?

Welcome to our community

Be a part of something great, join today!

Register Log in
Wizard Mentor said:
I have never heard of a player having a higher vertical than 40". Elliot Williams says the Blazers and other teams measured his to be 48".

Is this possible? That seems much higher than Drexler or Jordan.

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/07/on_trail_blazers_draft_pick_el.html
Click to expand...

I thought Jordan had a 48" vert? I was dazzled by that number as well. I'm stoked about Williams thought he was a real sleeper in the draft. We'll see though, NBA time now and all. I think it would be a mistake to trade him as a throw in unless it put a deal for CP3 or that tier over the top. Certainly it wouldn't be worth trading him for a middling player unless he was the centerpiece. I think this kid might have some serious game.
 
I think David Thompson had that kind of vertical leaping ability, but it could have just been cocaine-induced.
 
Interesting he is a combo guard as well, because with it even being rare for a vertical that high, it is even rarer for your PG to be the guy who has that capability.
 
I think Bayless may be more of a PG than Williams (not saying much), but I'm still glad he is on the team. Should provide from some fun highlights if nothing else.
 
I remember that Jordan had the second-highest vertical in the White Sox organization (tied for second with Frank whatsisname, the slugger. The highest was a guy in their farm team system).
 
Rastapopoulos said:
I remember that Jordan had the second-highest vertical in the White Sox organization (tied for second with Frank whatsisname, the slugger. The highest was a guy in their farm team system).
Click to expand...

So there we have it folks. The solution to talent dillution is dissolving the NFL AND MLB.
 
You're all forgetting my hero Spud Webb! 65 inches tall, 46 inch vertical leap. The hoop is, what, 10 feet? He's 5'5" and could dunk. His running leap must be even higher than Randy Moss (53")
 
Spud147 said:
You're all forgetting my hero Spud Webb! 65 inches tall, 46 inch vertical leap. The hoop is, what, 10 feet? He's 5'5" and could dunk. His running leap must be even higher than Randy Moss (53")
Click to expand...

You're forgetting to factor in the fact that Spud Webb had arms.
 
This is crazy. I hope we get to see him play and don't trade him.
 
Rastapopoulos said:
I remember that Jordan had the second-highest vertical in the White Sox organization (tied for second with Frank whatsisname, the slugger. The highest was a guy in their farm team system).
Click to expand...

Frank Thomas had a vertical equal to Jordan's?? What a freak of nature.
 
From the clips I've seen of him on youtube (which are really just dunk reels) he does get up ... Athletic ability aside, I just really want to see him in game action, I guess we have to wait until pre-season.
 
LMAO there is no way Frank Thomas jumped higher than MJ. Dude is fucking huge man, and MJ was a pro-basketball player; not even at the end of his carer?!?! Won two championships after.

Some of ya'll need to get your facts straight ahah.

And anyone know that dude on the Bucks, Alexander, what his vert is? Also, I bet LeBron has a massive vert, but never really shows or talks about it.
 
GODunk said:
I about shot coffee out my nose. I was thinking the same thing, but you put it so concisely! :clap:
Click to expand...

You boys are silly... every player has arms. I know the NBA is ADA friendly but I think it would be tough for LeBron, Kobe, or even MJ to make a shot if they had no arms.

Although the Caption Hook thingy would be helpful on defense I suppose... except for the risk of popping the ball everytime they went up for a block.

P.S. Cake and GODunk... bite me!
 
Master Shake said:
LMAO there is no way Frank Thomas jumped higher than MJ.
Click to expand...

Notice that I did not say he did. (Reading is fun!) But when Jordan went through his physical for the White Sox, they measured his vertical. They also measured Frank Thomas's. They were the same. Does that mean Jordan couldn't jump higher? Probably not. Who knows if Jordan went all out, or if they kept Thomas's from when he was a rookie and compared it with Jordan's in 1994. Either way, they were reported at the time to be the same, and tied for second in the White Sox.
 
So I believe what you are saying is that when Shannon Brown goes in for a dunk against us, that he can meet him at the top for the rejection?:devilwink:
 
Highest Vertical Leap World Records
How do you stats compare against the best nba players vertical leap?
(Random Fact: The average NBA vertical leap is a measly 28" ...the good news is, you'll usually be able to jump higher than this after completing just one vertical leap program! Check out our vertical leap program reviews to determine which one is best for you)

Players: Vertical Leap: Standing Reach: Highest Touch:

NBA Players
Vince Carter 43" 8'11" 12'6"
Karl Malone 28" 9'2" 11'6"
Shaq 32" 9'8" 12'4"
Kobe Bryant 38" 8'10" 12'0"
Steve Francis 43" 8'5" 12'3"
Antonio McDyess 42" - -
Allen Iverson 41" - -
Shawn Kemp 40" (Seattle) - -
Rex Chapmann 39" - -
Desmond Mason 38" - -
Shaquille Oneal 32" - -
Lamar Odom 32" - -
Paul Pierce 38"
Shawn Marion 41"
Carmelo Anthony 41"
Ricky Davis 42"
Tracy McGrady 42"
Nate Robinson 43"
Jason Richardson 46"
James White 46"
Harold Miner 44"
Steve Francis 43"
LeBron James 44"
Fred Jones 42"

Legends:
Michael Jordan 48" (Chicago) 8'10" 12'5"
Dominique Wilkins 42" 9'0" 12'6"
Larry Bird 28" 9'1" 11'5"
Dr. J 41" 8'11" 12'4"
Spudd Webb 46" 7'4" 11'2"
Daryl Dawkins 34" 9'4" 12'2"
Dee Brown 44" - -
Harold Miner 44" - -
Julius Erving 43" - -
Larry Nance 40" - -
Ralph Sampson 36" - -
Karl Malone 28"
Magic Johnson 30" - -
Shawn Kemp 40"

Other High Vertical Leaps (Non-NBA)
Kadour Ziani (5'10)
Highest Vertical Leaper from Slamnation 60"
World Record Vertical Leap
Michael Wilson (Globetrotters) 51" - -
Reggie Thompson (Jumpsoles) 56" - -
Ronnie Fields (CBA) 48" - -
Melvin Levett 45" - -
l Pierce Henry Beckering 45"

NFL
Randy Moss 51" (53" running)
- -
Jevon Kearse 265 lbs 40" - -

NCAA
Brandon Dean 39" - -
 
I only believe official combine numbers, personally. Team workouts might be under different conditions, and self-reported vertical jumps are all but worthless. It's like asking a guy how big his, er, hands are.

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre-draft-measurements/

Unfortunately, Williams doesn't seem to have participated (unless my vodka-addled brain is looking right past him).

Ed O.
 
Armon's 38.5 max vert is pretty good, though... fourth-best result. Nice.

Ed O.
 
UKRAINEFAN said:
Highest Vertical Leap World Records
How do you stats compare against the best nba players vertical leap?
(Random Fact: The average NBA vertical leap is a measly 28" ...the good news is, you'll usually be able to jump higher than this after completing just one vertical leap program! Check out our vertical leap program reviews to determine which one is best for you)

Players: Vertical Leap: Standing Reach: Highest Touch:

NBA Players
Vince Carter 43" 8'11" 12'6"
Karl Malone 28" 9'2" 11'6"
Shaq 32" 9'8" 12'4"
Kobe Bryant 38" 8'10" 12'0"
Steve Francis 43" 8'5" 12'3"
Antonio McDyess 42" - -
Allen Iverson 41" - -
Shawn Kemp 40" (Seattle) - -
Rex Chapmann 39" - -
Desmond Mason 38" - -
Shaquille Oneal 32" - -
Lamar Odom 32" - -
Paul Pierce 38"
Shawn Marion 41"
Carmelo Anthony 41"
Ricky Davis 42"
Tracy McGrady 42"
Nate Robinson 43"
Jason Richardson 46"
James White 46"
Harold Miner 44"
Steve Francis 43"
LeBron James 44"
Fred Jones 42"

Legends:
Michael Jordan 48" (Chicago) 8'10" 12'5"
Dominique Wilkins 42" 9'0" 12'6"
Larry Bird 28" 9'1" 11'5"
Dr. J 41" 8'11" 12'4"
Spudd Webb 46" 7'4" 11'2"
Daryl Dawkins 34" 9'4" 12'2"
Dee Brown 44" - -
Harold Miner 44" - -
Julius Erving 43" - -
Larry Nance 40" - -
Ralph Sampson 36" - -
Karl Malone 28"
Magic Johnson 30" - -
Shawn Kemp 40"

Other High Vertical Leaps (Non-NBA)
Kadour Ziani (5'10)
Highest Vertical Leaper from Slamnation 60"
World Record Vertical Leap
Michael Wilson (Globetrotters) 51" - -
Reggie Thompson (Jumpsoles) 56" - -
Ronnie Fields (CBA) 48" - -
Melvin Levett 45" - -
l Pierce Henry Beckering 45"

NFL
Randy Moss 51" (53" running)
- -
Jevon Kearse 265 lbs 40" - -

NCAA
Brandon Dean 39" - -
Click to expand...

I love how they felt the need to put Seattle in parentheses next to Kemp's name. Lol, you'd have to move the decimal one place to the right forthe Portland phase of his career :D
 
Ed O said:
I only believe official combine numbers, personally. Team workouts might be under different conditions, and self-reported vertical jumps are all but worthless. It's like asking a guy how big his, er, hands are.

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre-draft-measurements/

Unfortunately, Williams doesn't seem to have participated (unless my vodka-addled brain is looking right past him).

Ed O.
Click to expand...

Definitely, I prefer official results as well.

I'm pretty sure James White jumps higher than Jordan and Mike could never pull off some of his dunks.

This type of discussion is pretty old in some places.
 
HULK Bump

So, Elliot beat DJ Stephens by 2" for highest vert ever recorded by the NBA?
 
Fez Hammersticks said:
HULK Bump

So, Elliot beat DJ Stephens by 2" for highest vert ever recorded by the NBA?
Click to expand...

Damn, never heard Elliot Williams recorded a 48" vert.

Was it official? I don't know why they'd report Stephens' vert as a record if it was. I don't see any of Williams' measurements in DraftExpress' database.

Regardless of the measurements though, Williams is a basketball player and Stephens is just a freak of nature physically. I never saw anything from Williams that showed a vert THAT high in a game, whereas Stephens has his vert on full display every game but is more or less only effective if he finds himself in a situation where can impose his physical gifts on his opponent.
 
Last edited:
NOVoodoo said:
Damn, never heard Elliot Williams recorded a 48" vert.

Was it official? I don't know why they'd report Stephens' vert as a record if it was. I don't see any of Williams' measurements in DraftExpress' database.
Click to expand...

He was injured at the time of the combine.

This number came from pre-draft workouts and fall camp.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 1 (members: 0, guests: 1)

Featured content

Back
Top