NBA Draft: Which Prospects Have the Highest Vertical Leaps?

I like to use a car analogy to describe the vertical leap. On a side not, because I've been looking int buying a used car lately, the car analogy is fresh in my mind. Okay, so let's say you have a solid sedan. In our case, we'll use the BMW 3-series because it's just so damn awesome. So, you could get the base package, which would essentially offer all of the necessary components that you need. Except when you arrive at the dealership, you see the upgraded packages. The more expensive versions have cooler toys, such as more horsepower and torque. But you don't really need those things. Unless you go to the track often, you don't need the extra 300 hp or absurd torque. But still, the possibilities make you think. The vertical leap is like the extra components of the upgraded version. It's cool to have, and if offered (for free), you'd clearly take it. However, it's not necessary. So when examining out NBA prospects, we have to realize that a high vertical leap isn't necessary. Sure, you'll get your shot blocked less often and finish at a higher percentage if you possess an overwhelming vertical. But you can easily get by without it. Just look at players like Tony Parker, Nash, Stephen Curry, Ginobili, etc. Actually, look at freakin Kevin Love too. Despite the fact that you don't need an absurd vertical leap, that element still always appeals to the scouts. It's true that some teams are in need of an athlete that can attack the rim. Those teams are similar to the "car enthusiasts" who actually take their cars to the track. They actually need a player who can jump. But for the most part, the vertical leap shouldn't be in high demand by most teams.

Ok I've talked too much. Let's examine some of the highest vertical leaps in this year's potential draft class. I'll rank them through my own categories:

Freakish: Top 5
I call this the 40+ league. Except this is a league you'd actually be proud of being a part of. Thanks to the folks at www.draftexpress.com. All of this data is from there.

Shane Larkin - 44 in. (yes I'm surprised as hell)
Victor Oladipo - 42 in. (no surprise there)
Ben McLemore - 42 in.
Peyton Siva - 41.5 in.
Michael Carter-Williams - 41 in.
C.J. Leslie - 40.5 in.
Isaiah Canaan - 40.5 in.
Adonis Thomas - 40.5 in.
Ray McCallum - 40 in.

Simply crazy, terrifying measurements. Cannot believe that there are so many 40+ verticals recorded. These guys need to go the Olympics or something. Apparently Larkin's vertical is higher than Nate Robinson's. Funny thing is, Larking doesn't play like that during games.