When we check at the NBA combine, we can see that a player's running vert is 4-9 inches higher than their standing vert. Given that the greatest NFL players have a standing vertical of 45-46 inches, I can easily see them running up to 50-52 inches. And since height is highly correlated with size, it's not hard to imagine some large player reaching 7-feet tall. Now, this doesn't mean every 7-foot player will run up high, but it does show that there's room for growth in basketball. Especially since many large men tend to focus more on defense than offense, they're usually better suited for being role players rather than stars. While it's possible that a player like [Bobby] Durant could reach 7-feet tall, it's more likely that someone like [Kevin] Love will end up being the first one to reach that height. Since height is such an important factor for defenders, teams wouldn't want to risk losing them by letting them go over the line. As for centers, only Marc Gasol and Clint Capela meet the height requirement, so if you want to see someone taller than either of them, you'll have to look elsewhere. In conclusion, yes, a 52-inch vertical is good. But it may not be good enough to make anyone believe that you've reached your maximum height potential.