Who made the highest dunk?

Michael Wilson is a former player of the Harlem Globetrotters
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and the University of Memphis, also known as 'Wild Thing'. Wilson, 6'5, holds the world record for the highest dunk.
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What's the highest dunk ever made?

1. Vince Carter: 360 Windmill (2000) After Vince Carter broke out the 360 windmill in the first round of the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest, it was a wrap.
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Who started the 360 dunk?

Who started the 360 dunk? Brief history: Perhaps overshadowed by Julius Erving's free-throw-line dunk, David Thompson completed the first 360 dunk in the 1976 ABA contest.
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Who dunked first?

In fact, dunking — the most efficient, and arguably most exciting shot in basketball — is about 56 years older than Zion himself. In 1944, college basketball saw its first-ever dunk, when Oklahoma A&M's Bob "Foothills" Kurland dunked by accident.
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Who dunked first in NBA?

When the ball fell under the basket Oklahoma A&M was attacking, Kurland picked it up, followed his instincts, and became the first player to dunk. “The ball happened to be under the basket,” Kurland told Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel in 2012. “I got it up and stuffed it in.
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Who has the highest vertical dunk?

Michael Jordan - 48 Inches

If at all there was a player who could justify or even top the moniker 'His Airness', it is Michael Jordan. Jordan tops our list of players with the highest vertical leap of 48 inches. This to go along with a hangtime of 0.92 seconds.
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Who has the highest jump in NBA history?

The highest NBA vertical jump belongs to Michael Jordan with a height of 48 inches. In 1984, Jordan reportedly tested his vertical jump while playing for the U.S. Olympic team. Those in attendance support that Jordan successfully achieved a 48 inch vertical.
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What is the coolest dunk ever?

10 Best Dunks In NBA History, Ranked
  1. 1 DeAndre Jordan On Brandon Knight.
  2. 2 Julius Erving Rocks The Baby. ...
  3. 3 Shaquille O'Neal On Chris Dudley. ...
  4. 4 Dwyane Wade On Kendrick Perkins. ...
  5. 5 Paul George 360 Windmill. ...
  6. 6 Baron Davis On Andrei Kirilenko. ...
  7. 7 LeBron On Jason Terry. ...
  8. 8 Kobe Bryant to Shaquille O'Neal Lob Vs Portland. ...
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Who is the flashiest dunker in the NBA?

The 25-year-old shooting guard is known for his incredible leaping ability and is one of just four players to win consecutive dunk contests. Derrick Jones Jr. is the reigning dunk contest champion.
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What is the rarest pair of dunks?

Of the three colors released, the Nike SB Dunk Low Green Hemp is the rarest, with a rumored production run of less than 450 pairs.
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Can LeBron jump higher than Jordan?

#4 LeBron James, AKA King James

Bottom Line: James' 44 inch (4 inches less than Jordan's) vertical leap puts the top of his head a full 4 inches above the rim and only two inches lower than His Airness. This takes into account James' 2 inch height advantage over Jordan.
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What was Shaq's highest jump?

3. He recorded the highest maximum vertical reach ever measured in pre-draft workouts. He could extend 12 feet, 5 inches from a standing position.
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Who is the best dunker in the NBA?

Without further ado, here are the top five dunkers in NBA history.
  • Vince Carter. No doubt, Vince Carter is the best dunker in NBA history by a mile. ...
  • Michael Jordan. The greatest player to ever grace an NBA court, Michael Jordan, was a phenomenal dunker. ...
  • Lebron James. ...
  • Julius Erving. ...
  • Dominique Wilkins.
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What is Steph Curry's vertical jump?

Stephen Curry boasted a vertical leap of 35½ inches — 7½ inches better than the NBA average — at the pre-draft combine in 2009.
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Who has a 55 inch vertical?

The world record holder for the vertical jump (according to answers.com) is held by Michael Wilson of the Globetrotters, who has a 55" leap (he also once dunked on a 12-foot hoop, which is also a record).
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Who has a 49 inch vertical?

NBA draft prospect Shaedon Sharpe has a vertical of 49 inches. To put it in perspective how crazy that is, Micheal Jordan currently has the highest vertical leap in NBA history at 48 inches.
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Did Shaq ever shoot a 3?

Throughout the course of his 19-year NBA career, O'Neal attempted 22 three-pointers. He made just one. It came as a member of the Orlando Magic and on this day a quarter-century ago.
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Has Shaq shot 3?

One of the most dominant NBA centers of all time -- Shaquille O'Neal -- attempted just 22 three-pointers in his 19-season career and made just one of them.
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How high is LeBron vertical?

A Place Above the Rim

The current reigning monarch of the air is LeBron James. With his vertical leap reportedly measuring in at somewhere north of 40 inches (the NBA average is in the high 20s), King James is able to launch his 6-foot-8-inch, 250-pound frame with seeming ease.
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Can a human jump 8 feet?

But the best human jumpers compete in the high jump at track and field competitions. Currently, the world record holder is Javier Sotomayor from Cuba. In 1993, he jumped an incredible (for humans!) 8.03 feet!
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What is the lowest vertical in NBA history?

Below, the worst leapers ever at the event.
  • Mike Smith, 2000 and 2001. Max vertical leap: 21 inches. ...
  • Pavel Podkolzin, 2003. Max vertical leap: 22.5 inches. ...
  • Dakari Johnson, 2015. Max vertical leap: 25 inches. ...
  • Jackie Butler, 2004. ...
  • Nikola Vucevic, 2011. ...
  • Uche Okafor, 2002. ...
  • Nick Sheppard, 2000 and 2001. ...
  • Jiri Hubalek, 2008.
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What is the most popular dunk?

Nike Dunk Low Panda

The number one most popular dunk has been this exact colorway for a long time now! I've been reviewing dunks for many years, and I've never seen a pair hold the top spot for as long as this pair. It's actually not that much of a surprise if you really think about it.
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How many Freddy Krueger dunks exist?

As a result of the legal battle and the subsequent slip ups, there are reportedly only 30 pairs of the Krueger Dunks left in circulation.
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