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Basketball

ProfessorGAC

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3. Nate Robinson Was 5'9"

Reply to House of Roberts (Reply #1)

Mon Feb 20, 2023, 08:22 AM

Feb 2023

You are correct about Webb's height. Pretty sure he's the shortest to win the contest.
I think McLeung is the 4th shortest. Pretty sure Dee Brown was shorter.
But, none of those guys were doing the tricks McLeung did.
He not only jumps high, but his understanding of angles & take off points is superb. (Former high-flier here, so I understand).
Also, he has the ability to use his horizontal speed to load up for vertical height. His standing vertical is an impressive 44+ inches, but on that 540 dunk he got 49.5 inches off the ground.
I wish someone could have improved his shot & his defensive instincts. He'd be full time in the league if they did.

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This guy's vertical is insane [View all] Mosby Feb 2023 OP

Spud Webb won the slam dunk contest some years ago. House of Roberts Feb 2023 #1

Nate Robinson Was 5'9" ProfessorGAC Feb 2023 #3

He's only 24. Still has time to improve. nt Mosby Feb 2023 #5

I Agree, Sort Of ProfessorGAC Feb 2023 #6

read about this, but no vid or height. thanks. pansypoo53219 Feb 2023 #2

NO prob Mosby Feb 2023 #4