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Video Questions Claim Of Michael Jordan's 48-Inch Vertical
October 18, 1984; New York, NY, USA; Michael Jordan, 23, sets up Bull's offense against the Knicks during an exhibition game at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Carmine Galasso/North Jersey Media Group via USA TODAY NETWORK NorthJersey.com-USA TODAY NETWOR
NBA legend Michael Jordan is one of the greatest leapers in history. He is arguably the best in-game dunker the league has ever seen, ranking up there with Vince Carter. The claim is Jordan has the highest vertical leap when he was measured at 48 inches when he entered the league in 1984. Many have disputed this but a resurfaced video provides the doubters more ammunition. Jordan was asked about his vertical during an appearance on Larry King Live. The interview was well after he was on the way to stardom. "I don't know," Jordan said. "I've never been measured." Jordan fans are some liars Posted by Devonte Mack on Friday, December 27, 2024 The truth may never be learned but this does give fuel for the naysayers. "It wasn't that much of an importance to me," Jordan said. "... Whatever's in the book is in the book. I don't know what it is." DURANT DEFENDS HIS ERA NBA superstar Kevin Durant recently decided to come to his era's defense. Lately, there is plenty criticism about the league relying too heavily on t

This article first appeared on Back in the Day NBA on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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