Vince Carter Believes He Would’ve Beaten Michael Jordan In A Dunk Contest

Posted Mar 15, 2017
Michael Jordan was once considered the greatest dunker in NBA history. That is, until Vince Carter came along and forever altered our view of what’s possible. But as a two-time dunk champion (regardless of the controversial nature of his second win over Dominique Wilkins), His Airness still holds one of the top spots in the pantheon of all-time greatest dunkers. (UPROXX)

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