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Chris Staples is a former Harlem Globetrotter, two-time Guinness World Record holder for slam dunking, and lead actor in the film Slamma Jamma. With a 44" vertical, he is one of the most recognizable professional dunkers in the world. In 2026 he squared off against Mattia Meneghini in the finals of the Jordan Brand Dunk Contest at Jordan House, one of the most star-studded fields of the year.
Height
6'3"
Max Vert
46"
Approach
2-foot
Plant
RL
Signature Dunk
Reverse 360 Eastbay