Video: Never-before-seen dunk contest between Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady

Posted Jan 28, 2019
Vince Carter has the oldest player in the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks guard turned 42 on Saturday, celebrating a birthday that has pushed him into one of the deepest runs in modern NBA history. Carter has been a member of eight teams during his time in the league, but perhaps his most memorable performance was at the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. (NBC Sports)

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