The Mavericks have the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, but they've had their fair share of mistakes in past NBA Drafts.

But for now, this honor still goes to the Pacers legend. Pavel Podkolzin played six games in the NBA, totaling four points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes of action. For those efforts, he earned $ ...

As such, the NBA measures prospects' leaping ability at the annual draft combine to get a sense of who are the best jumpers. Below, take a look at the worst leapers ever at the event. Max vertical ...

The NBA is a league of giants. Even with small ball sweeping the NBA, there is no shortage of big men. According to NBA.com, a total of 29 players who appeared in at least one game during the ...

Scott Rafferty is an experienced NBA journalist who first started writing for The Sporting News in 2017. There are few things he appreciates more than a Nikola Jokic no-look pass, Klay Thompson ...

but Yao is credited with helping popularize the NBA in China. Drafted 21st overall in 2004 by Utah and immediately traded to Dallas, Podkolzin was waived by the Mavericks after appearing briefly ...

As such, the NBA measures prospects’ leaping ability at the annual draft combine to get a sense of who are the best jumpers. Below, take a look at the worst leapers ever at the event.