Derrick Martell Rose is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association. He played one year of college basketball for the Memphis Tigers before being drafted first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA draft.

How high can Derrick Rose jump?

Coming out of Memphis, he registered a "no-step" vertical of 34.5 inches and a max vertical of 40 inches. Prior to his ACL injury, he was soaring about 37 inches off the ground. Post-injury, he says he's at 42 inches, per ESPN Chicago's Nick Friedell, much to the dismay of opposing defenses everywhere.

Who has a 48 inch vertical?

Michael Jordan's Vertical Jump Height

There's only been one player nicknamed “His Airness in NBA history,” and that's Michael Jordan. He currently owns the highest vertical jump of the entire tournament, which is 48 inches. This number comes with a hang time on the rim of 0.92 seconds.

What's LeBron James vertical?

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.

Who has the highest vertical in volleyball?

Volleyball player Leonel Marshall reportedly has a 50" (127 cm) vertical leap from standing. He is the star of the Men's Cuban National Volleyball team. Search for him on YouTube and you will see some spectacular jumping action of him.

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How tall are shaqs parents?

O'Neal came from a tall family—his biological father stood 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and his mother was 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall. By age 13, O'Neal was already 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) tall. O'Neal credits the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in Newark with giving him a safe place to play and keeping him off the streets.