B/R Examines the Verticals of All-Star Weekend Dunk Contestants

With the 2017 Verizon Slam Dunk Contest on the way Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Bleacher Report compiled the vertical leaps of the contenders.

Phoenix Suns forward Derrick Jones Jr. has the highest at 42 ½ inches, followed by Indiana Pacers shooting guard Glenn Robinson III at 41 ½. Next up, Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has a vertical of 39 inches, and Clippers center DeAndre Jordan comes in with the shortest at 30 ½.

But will the verticals determine the winner tonight? Fans will have to tune in to TNT at 8 p.m. ET to see for themselves.

Vertical measurements via DraftExpress.