http://forums.jpfitness.com/training-discussion/1944-michael-jordans-vertical-jump.html
I came across a study done at UNC when Jordan was there. They measured his vert using a number of rather precise methods. Thought you'd like to see the resulting numbers.
"Vertical reach displacement during a jump from running 45.76 in.
Vertical reach displacement during a 1 hand dunk 41.70 in.
Vertical reach displacement during a 2 hand dunk 40.93 in."
Not bad for a skinny kid who couldn't make the high scho