Ja Morant Vertical Leap and Wingspan: How High Can Ja Jump?
Ja Morant’s vertical leap is 44 inches and his wingspan is about 6 feet 7 inches (79 inches), roughly five inches longer than his 6’2″ height. Both numbers are unofficial. Morant skipped all measurements and athletic testing at the 2019 NBA Draft Combine; the 44-inch vertical comes from a high school combine in 2016, according to NBA.com.
A 44-inch max vertical would sit near the top of everything ever measured at the NBA combine, which is why a 6’2″ point guard keeps dunking on 7-footers. Morant now plays for the Portland Trail Blazers after a June 2026 trade from Memphis.
Ja Morant vertical and wingspan at a glance
| Vertical leap | 44 inches, unofficial (2016 high school combine, per NBA.com) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 6’7″ (79 in, about 201 cm), unofficial |
| Height and weight | 6’2″ (188 cm), 174 lb, NBA.com listing |
| Wingspan minus height | About +5 inches |
| 2019 NBA Draft Combine | Skipped measurements and testing |
| Team (2026-27) | Portland Trail Blazers, number 1 |
What is Ja Morant’s vertical?
Ja Morant’s vertical jump is 44 inches, the figure used almost everywhere. The best source for it is a January 2019 NBA.com profile, which says the 44 inches was seen at a high school combine in 2016. Another account says it came from his pre-draft workout with the Grizzlies. Either way, it was never measured by the NBA: Morant, like Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett, sat out the measurements and athletic testing at the 2019 combine, as top picks often do.
The leap was built, not just inherited. As a kid Morant trained with his father, jumping again and again onto old 18-wheeler tires, and he could not dunk until his senior year of high school.
Does Ja Morant have a 50-inch vertical?
No. The 50-inch number circulates on social media with no source. When the streamer IShowSpeed pushed him on it, Morant answered only, “Check the stats.” Nobody has ever recorded 50 inches at the NBA combine; the record is 48.
Ja Morant’s vertical compared with the NBA Draft Combine
The NBA has measured max vertical at the draft combine since 2000-01. The record is 48 inches, set by Keon Johnson in 2021, and only about 7% of the 1,795 players tested in 25 years reached 40 inches. If Ja’s 44 inches is accurate, he would tie for fifth in combine history.
Ja Morant's vertical vs the NBA Draft Combine
Max vertical leap in inches. Ja's 44 inches is a claim; unstarred bars were measured at the combine
Show the data behind this chart
Player
Max vertical
Status
Ja Morant
44"
claimed, 2016 high school combine
Keon Johnson (2021)
48"
combine record
Kenny Gregory (2001)
45.5"
combine
Shane Larkin (2013)
44"
combine
Donovan Mitchell (2017)
40.5"
combine
Russell Westbrook (2008)
36.5"
combine
Stephen Curry (2009)
35.5"
combine
Kawhi Leonard (2011)
32"
combine
Ja Morant’s wingspan
Ja’s wingspan is usually put at 6’7″, which is about five inches more than his listed height. Like the vertical, it is unofficial: there is no combine measurement, and some draft databases list his wingspan as unknown. For a point guard, five extra inches is a real advantage. It helps him finish over and around shot blockers and get into passing lanes on defense.
Measured guards for comparison: Stephen Curry’s wingspan is only 1.5 inches longer than his barefoot height, Russell Westbrook’s is 5.5 inches longer and Donovan Mitchell’s 8.75 inches longer.
Ja Morant's wingspan vs other NBA guards
Height (open dot) and wingspan (filled dot), in inches; the label is wingspan minus height
HeightWingspan
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Player
Height
Wingspan
Difference
Status
Ja Morant
6'2"
6'7"
+5 in
claimed
Stephen Curry
6'2"
6'3.5"
+1.5 in
combine
Russell Westbrook
6'2.25"
6'7.75"
+5.5 in
combine
Donovan Mitchell
6'1.25"
6'10"
+8.75 in
combine
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
6'4.5"
6'11.5"
+7 in
combine
James Harden
6'4"
6'10.75"
+6.75 in
combine
Anthony Edwards
6'4"
6'9"
+5 in
reported
Ja Morant’s best dunks over big men
- 28 February 2022: dunked over 7-footer Jakob Poeltl during a 52-point game against the Spurs. Teammate De’Anthony Melton: “The way he rose, stared at him and dunked it.”
- 2 January 2024: dunked over Victor Wembanyama in a 106-98 win over San Antonio.
- 15 January 2025: threw down another dunk over Wembanyama that went viral but did not count, because it came after the whistle.
Morant said in December 2024 that he would cut back on dunk attempts after injuring himself on one. Even so, he remains one of the most vertical guards in the league.
Ja Morant height, weight and career in 2026
NBA.com lists Morant at 6’2″ and 174 pounds. Before the draft, Murray State and most draft sites listed him at 6’3″.
Memphis traded Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers on 29 June 2026 for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. He played only 20 games in 2025-26, averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists, before a left elbow injury (a UCL sprain on 21 January) ended his season; he was ruled out on 24 March. He was healthy for the 2026-27 preseason and started alongside Damian Lillard, scoring 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting at Golden State on 16 October.
More measurements: Michael Jordan’s wingspan and vertical, Kobe Bryant’s wingspan and vertical and how tall you have to be to dunk.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ja Morant’s vertical?
Ja Morant’s vertical leap is usually given as 44 inches. NBA.com reported in 2019 that the figure was recorded at a high school combine in 2016. He did not do athletic testing at the 2019 NBA Draft Combine, so there is no official NBA measurement.
Does Ja Morant have a 50-inch vertical?
No. The 50-inch figure is an internet claim with no source. When IShowSpeed asked him about it, Morant only answered “Check the stats.” The highest max vertical ever measured at the NBA Draft Combine is 48 inches.
What is Ja Morant’s wingspan?
Ja Morant’s wingspan is usually given as 6 feet 7 inches (79 inches), about five inches longer than his listed height of 6’2″. It is unofficial: he skipped the measurements at the 2019 combine.
How tall is Ja Morant?
NBA.com lists Ja Morant at 6 feet 2 inches and 174 pounds. Before the 2019 draft he was usually listed at 6’3″.
What team is Ja Morant on in 2026?
The Portland Trail Blazers. Memphis traded him to Portland on 29 June 2026 for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. He wears number 1.
How does Ja Morant’s vertical compare to Michael Jordan’s?
Both numbers are claims. Jordan’s is usually quoted at 48 inches and Ja’s at 44. Neither was measured at an NBA combine.
Sources
- NBA.com: Ja Morant, from diamond in the rough to top prospect (Jan 2019)
- NBA.com: Ja Morant player profile
- Bleacher Report: 2019 NBA Draft Combine measurements
- NBA.com: highest max vertical leaps in NBA Draft Combine history (2026)
- Hoops Rumors: Grizzlies trading Ja Morant to Trail Blazers (Jun 2026)
- NBA.com: Ja Morant fitting in with the Trail Blazers (Oct 2026)
- CBS Sports: Morant efficient in preseason finale (Oct 2026)
- ClickOnDetroit (AP): Morant dunks over 7-footer, scores 52 (Mar 2022)
- Action News 5: Morant dunks on Wembanyama (Jan 2024)
- CBS Sports: Morant dunk over Wembanyama that did not count (Jan 2025)
- FadeAway World: Ja Morant and IShowSpeed on the 50-inch vertical (Sep 2025)
- NBADraft.net: 2009 combine measurements (Curry, Harden)
- NBADraft.net: 2008 pre-draft camp measurements (Westbrook)
Last checked 19 October 2026.
