The five stages of Vince Carter's historic Slam Dunk Contest performance in 2000

Posted Aug 11, 2020
Like all basketball legends and future Hall of Famers, Vince Carter's legacy is defined by a number of moments, performances and plays but the first thing that often comes to mind when reflecting upon Carter's career is his legendary performance in the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest. Today we'll take a trip down memory lane to that iconic night in Oakland. (NBA.com)

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