The average NBA vertical leap is 28 inches. Some players can jump much higher, with the record being 48 inches. Learn more about vertical jump height in the NBA and how to improve your own vertical leap. The vertical jump […]
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What does it mean when “the game slows down” for NBA players?
When athletes are at the top of their game, there is a phenomenon that many of them describe: they say that the game “slows down” for them. This is a common event across sports and among different types of athletes. […]
Mamba Mentality: Here’s 24 quotes from Kobe Bryant’s mouth to your ears
Kobe Bryant is a legendary Hall of Fame NBA player that may have played his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers but he was very much-beloved outside of the City of Angels. That influence was apparent after Bryant die […]
Yes, you can learn how to play basketball in college (even if you’re a complete beginner)
So you want to start learning how to play basketball even though you’ve never really picked up a ball and are a bit intimidated? Don’t worry you’re not alone; basketball is the second most-popular sport in the United States. […]
Miss basketball? Here’s 10 basketball-related activities you can do at home to improve your hoop skills
It doesn’t matter where in the world you’re located, the Covid-19 pandemic has interrupted your life in so many ways. The inability to get together much less go outside due to the quarantine, self-isolation, and safer at home guidelines set […]
What was Michael Jordan’s vertical leap and how did he learn to jump so high?
When your nickname is “Air,” your shoe brand’s logo features your silhouette in mid-flight (officially called the “Jumpman“) and you’ve won a couple of NBA Slam Dunk contests, people are naturally going to be curious about how high you can […]
