I want to preface this by saying, I have ran track and competed in a myriad of sports my entire life. I trained to dunk a basketball and at my peak had about a 39-40 inch vertical. I have read countless books on anatomy and physiology and read studies on muscle fiber types, muscle and tendon insertion points, genetics in sports etc.

 Ausar is on another level in terms of vertical leaping ability.

I can’t speak for his top running speed since he does not display it the same way Jaden Ivey does, but his jumping ability is next level.

In the NBA, there are guys who demonstrate elite jumping mechanics and explosive fast twitch muscle fiber composition. Guys like: Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, Shaedon Sharpe, Jalen Green, Dennis Smith Jr, Zach Lavine before the knee problems etc. I’m sure you guys can think of some more as well.

When they jump, you can tell something is different. When I saw Ausar attempt that dunk after getting fouled in the Wizads game the other day I knew he was apart of that category and dare I say….might be at the top.

Since the beginning of the season, he has demonstrated that he is a tremendous athlete with a solid vertical. He has had some posterizing dunks and had some incredible rebounds. But that single dunk attempt was amazing. He took off like a rocket and floated through the air like a blimp. You could even hear a collective gasp by the audience.

Do you guys know the moment I am talking about? I have tried to find a clip or replay of it but I can’t anywhere.

Either way, the point is that the Pistons possess possibly the freakiest leaper in the NBA today.

  • NinjaPacquiaoOPBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I did not state I was an expert. I would say I am well versed in the area of vertical jumping.

    And yes, after almost a decade of training and studying film of the worlds best jumpers, I think I have developed a good eye at spotting an exceptional jump. If you have not devoted as much time into vertical jumping, it is normal to not find it as impressive because you do not understand the ridiculous amount of propulsive force it takes to leave the ground like that:)

    • doomfistulaBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I apologize, your post just started out seeming like it was going to be more scientific than “he’s got that frog in him” lol