Vince Carter puts on a show in legendary 2000 Slam Dunk Contest | NBA Highlights

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  • Vince Carter stunned judges and NBA superstars alike with the electrifying and unprecedented slams he threw down in the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
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  • @ggaccentc
    @ggaccentc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5905

    One of the main things to understand is that he did them on THE FIRST ATTEMPTS

    • @Blakviet05
      @Blakviet05 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      Not the third dunk, ESPN didn’t show him missing the first attempt on that one

    • @yobro6053
      @yobro6053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +349

      @@Blakviet05 he missed the catch but not the dunk that's why it's different

    • @CJ1hunnid
      @CJ1hunnid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Blakviet05 So

    • @TheRiisingSun
      @TheRiisingSun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      @@Blakviet05 Tracy threw a bad bounce pass. He didn't even attempt the dunk.

    • @timothycunningham578
      @timothycunningham578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      So did Gordon and Lavine (except 1)

  • @e2167471
    @e2167471 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +590

    so I'm here again after 2024 dunk contest.

    • @mattparker3349
      @mattparker3349 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      Ya remember when only dunkers were in the dunk contest. Now we got jalen brown

    • @yusufdemirozcan2542
      @yusufdemirozcan2542 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      so true

    • @johnnydenmark6477
      @johnnydenmark6477 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😂 same.. 2024 didnt give the satisfaction so back to carter

    • @nickadkins7765
      @nickadkins7765 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@johnnydenmark6477 in today's contest though these are all meh dunks....These were groundbreaking dunks in 2000, but high schoolers do these in warm ups now 😂 nostalgia makes it seem like it's better than it was. The technical and creative standard is MUCH higher now for contestants. That's why it's harder. 2016 Gordon vs Lavine proves that. Those dunks were actually insane

    • @wakeupsweep9731
      @wakeupsweep9731 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      it was incredible back then! A cant miss!

  • @cwjalexx
    @cwjalexx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +840

    A lot of dunks you know are difficult but there is something different about vince’s dunks. They are beautiful...it’s like his execution and movement is so fluid and clean.

    • @dexteraguirre2814
      @dexteraguirre2814 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Indeed. He looks majestic dunking

    • @kylein9869
      @kylein9869 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The 2nd dunk was just the same as the first dunk..

    • @jorgeinostroza6675
      @jorgeinostroza6675 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@kylein9869 it wasnt, he did a 180 windmill dunk off the bounce, you cant count more than 2-3 dunkers that can perform that dunk so clean and powerful like Vince did it in his FIRST try

    • @SupersonicFlyTV
      @SupersonicFlyTV ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dexteraguirre2814 Yes sir I concur

    • @ZaddyGohan
      @ZaddyGohan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Fr bro it’s like there nothing wasted. Not a single inch of wasted movement or momentum. Crazy

  • @tommyfougere1736
    @tommyfougere1736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +534

    0:16 Shaq’s face after the first dunk never gets old😂

    • @jimmy22334
      @jimmy22334 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Holding that old school camcorder lmao

    • @foreverFreak
      @foreverFreak ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@jimmy22334 still looks so sexy till date

    • @aidanfehr5774
      @aidanfehr5774 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Every time I get tears 😂🙏🏼

    • @XenoXerosiX_SpX
      @XenoXerosiX_SpX 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Pogchamp lookin face 😂🤣😭😭😭

    • @user-fs4zt9ne3w
      @user-fs4zt9ne3w 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Imagine shaq doing that

  • @What_a_piece_of_work_is_a_man
    @What_a_piece_of_work_is_a_man 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6318

    The first dunk remains one of the most graceful and acrobatic dunks I've ever seen, a reverse 360 windmill

    • @lincolnvalavala9051
      @lincolnvalavala9051 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      What a piece of work is a man and pooooowerrrr

    • @rockjm9876543210
      @rockjm9876543210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +152

      Along with energy he brought with it afterwards.

    • @ethanreed8400
      @ethanreed8400 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      The power

    • @MrJpiarull
      @MrJpiarull 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      He would've done a 720 the final round if he needed to. Opponent messed up so he could've played it safe

    • @yavuzartx3527
      @yavuzartx3527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      This is art

  • @N2CatCrew
    @N2CatCrew 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5881

    Best dunker of all time

    • @sexmachine5515
      @sexmachine5515 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      N2 Cat Crew Dominique Wilkins the best

    • @destabiliseeeee
      @destabiliseeeee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +174

      sex machine nah bru aint nobody got sauce like vc.

    • @evansturgell3042
      @evansturgell3042 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Wilkins was awesome but no one compares to Half Man-Half Amazing.

    • @agentmichaelscarn8249
      @agentmichaelscarn8249 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Docter j was good, but I have to agree that Vince Carter is the dunking goat

    • @Luckky-13
      @Luckky-13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Dominique Wilkins BEST Ever!

  • @mxkrvgr
    @mxkrvgr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    The elbow in the rim dunk is special and seeing everyone’s reaction makes it so much better 💯

    • @d6rkOfHate
      @d6rkOfHate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Streetball street volume games. Too legendary

    • @TheTonytone77
      @TheTonytone77 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      At the time nobody knew what he actually did till the replay

    • @mxkrvgr
      @mxkrvgr ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@TheTonytone77 and that’s why it makes it better. They were stunned.

    • @TonyBoutHisMoney
      @TonyBoutHisMoney 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Honey Dip

    • @DalWoe
      @DalWoe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cookie Jar

  • @peace4myheart
    @peace4myheart ปีที่แล้ว +83

    The ferocity of the first dunk reverberates still even today!!!

  • @moebetter3143
    @moebetter3143 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3454

    That elbow in the rim dunk is legendary.

    • @im2groovy
      @im2groovy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      But did he do it over Shaq???

    • @moebetter3143
      @moebetter3143 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      @@im2groovy no he didn't push off over Shaq.. but the one over Shaq was still impressive but nothing like the original

    • @hparas1
      @hparas1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      yup........... my face was just like steve francis'............ i had to think about for a second what he just did.

    • @charlieqq123
      @charlieqq123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      actually, kobe did it before him. but in some off season event in 1998. Back in the days the media and internet wasnt that popular like nowadays. So videos and news were not spread out well

    • @Raptorel
      @Raptorel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@charlieqq123 Yes, that is correct. Kobe did it in 1997, but off one leg if I remember right (or with a left-right plant, not sure which). Vince also heard about the honey dip dunk from Jameel Pugh, a few months earlier.

  • @philg406
    @philg406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2075

    This was 20 years ago. The man is still PLAYING 😳

    • @jase37
      @jase37 4 ปีที่แล้ว +306

      Vince been in the NBA longer than I’ve been alive lmaoo

    • @Oscar-fi1ev
      @Oscar-fi1ev 4 ปีที่แล้ว +152

      Not only is he playing, he is still doing windmill dunks.

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Trae Young was still in diapers and pissing on himself when Vince was doing this. 20 years later Trae never grew anymore hair from that day.

    • @PsychoCaki
      @PsychoCaki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      The only legend on the floor remaining from golden days of NBA...

    • @chrisspencer4093
      @chrisspencer4093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I remember when played for north Carolina

  • @lucsonmitton
    @lucsonmitton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Every time the dunk contest disappoints I come right here 😂

  • @kennynakawaki
    @kennynakawaki 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    “Let’s go home! It’s over ladies and gentleman!” 🤣

  • @seanjewth
    @seanjewth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3660

    TELL SHAQ WE WANT THE FILM HE TOOK THAT DAY FROM THE CAMERA💯💯

    • @fatherleo4603
      @fatherleo4603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +521

      Legend has it that he forgot to press "record."

    • @vlahess1481
      @vlahess1481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +368

      Shaq says he lost it in a interview

    • @alph1018
      @alph1018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@fatherleo4603LOL

    • @dizzy.m2
      @dizzy.m2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      How bout kg

    • @whatistau
      @whatistau 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@dizzy.m2 it is in the "different angles video"

  • @Ijaz13
    @Ijaz13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1172

    There’s just something about the first dunk that gets me every time. For me, the greatest dunk of all time.

    • @brianfoushee3382
      @brianfoushee3382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      It's his body control. Jordan-esque

    • @angahbg9089
      @angahbg9089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Mee too bro.. its like every dunker can do that dunk now but Vince's just look too preety too smooth i dont know what it is.

    • @SmellyFartSoHard
      @SmellyFartSoHard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Also the bounce after he did it was legendary

    • @nawafnasser573
      @nawafnasser573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      The dunk has "grace" written all over it!

    • @johntompkins5379
      @johntompkins5379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brianfoushee3382 Yes, and Dean Smith held VC back too.

  • @anthonywade1849
    @anthonywade1849 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    That was the best slam dunk contest.

  • @CalvinChan-yn4hi
    @CalvinChan-yn4hi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Man these dunks are cleaner and more powerful even after 24 years.

  • @remmsterrsstreamingchannel8951
    @remmsterrsstreamingchannel8951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +894

    This man singlehandedly revived the dunk contest

  • @mosslinden5058
    @mosslinden5058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2557

    "I done stuck my whole arm in the rim, Vince Carter"
    These dunks were so legendary that they are getting referenced in popular culture 20 years later

    • @okagetsk
      @okagetsk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Moss Linden exactly

    • @devinwhogames6959
      @devinwhogames6959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      It's not stuck my whole arm its put my whole arm

    • @zanenegash7819
      @zanenegash7819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      DevinWhoGames what a big difference

    • @devinwhogames6959
      @devinwhogames6959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@zanenegash7819 but still at least know the song if you gonna comment it

    • @geraldwallsjr8380
      @geraldwallsjr8380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ayeee the box RR..

  • @MyLifeAsJ93
    @MyLifeAsJ93 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    What makes this even more impressive is the fact that he did all these dunks on the FIRST ATTEMPT! Legendary

  • @lov.2.g
    @lov.2.g 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    his dunking is so fierce ....u have to rewatch this every year ...watch how he bounce back after he dunk ..crazy energy

    • @blueatlas6744
      @blueatlas6744 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agree, he looks like he got springs on his knees.

    • @bballwatcher2224
      @bballwatcher2224 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That and the third and fifth dunks when he just stops without making a second step.

  • @stevenlee7860
    @stevenlee7860 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2049

    Vince Carter is the greatest dunker in NBA history

    • @philipgeorge7542
      @philipgeorge7542 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I disagree with you

    • @cjthegreat8447
      @cjthegreat8447 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@philipgeorge7542 who is it then?

    • @markybo7330
      @markybo7330 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@philipgeorge7542 who you got?

    • @JoeyDubs1128
      @JoeyDubs1128 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Jan-Michael Vincent Klay Thompson
      (I’m jk) 😂

    • @Tyrone98
      @Tyrone98 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@cjthegreat8447 Tom Brady LOL

  • @VandyB81
    @VandyB81 5 ปีที่แล้ว +822

    Kevin Garnett's reaction to the first dunk is priceless. Shaq's too.

    • @HeBrewN_Up
      @HeBrewN_Up 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      KG was like "is that possible?" 🤣

    • @broady112
      @broady112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      EaZy.DoesIt.90 facts 😂😂 chain all messed up

    • @thunderenriquez255
      @thunderenriquez255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      bruce waynes reaction too

    • @michaelgroninga2016
      @michaelgroninga2016 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think vc and kg got in a fight before

    • @omegamanGXE
      @omegamanGXE 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      👁👄👁

  • @stevethevirgoman
    @stevethevirgoman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    That goddam REVERSE 360° !!! 🔥🔥

  • @bryanmalla47
    @bryanmalla47 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    one of the most memorable nights in the history of sports.

  • @ggknightz9597
    @ggknightz9597 4 ปีที่แล้ว +545

    Others: It's over.
    D.Wade: well, that's a 9.

  • @benitovida2451
    @benitovida2451 5 ปีที่แล้ว +512

    After 9 yrs that dude still saying "let's go home"

    • @fortunecollector
      @fortunecollector 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      You mean 19yrs

    • @taufiqa.farizi9103
      @taufiqa.farizi9103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fortunecollector but... does anyone really go home after that?

    • @mihajloje1829
      @mihajloje1829 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      21

    • @mihajloje1829
      @mihajloje1829 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or 22

    • @GodleeAK
      @GodleeAK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mihajlo Je it’s from 2000 slam dunk, and it’s now 2020. That’s 20 years. Where did you get 21-22 from lmaoo smh

  • @eljoelo2459
    @eljoelo2459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    He was too good, my favorite dunker of all time. You have seen people recreating his reverse 360 windmill but no one looked as good as him. His arm was fully extended

  • @kjona1158
    @kjona1158 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The dunk where he put his arm through the rim reaction was my favorite 😂. Jus look at everyone faces, they didn’t even kno what they saw

  • @MaxaMillion711
    @MaxaMillion711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1285

    NBA brought the dunk contest back for this guy. #LetsGoHome

    • @randyh.7782
      @randyh.7782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Here is your 300th like, and first reply. 😁👍

    • @Defender78
      @Defender78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      this was TWENTY years ago!!

    • @jgodoy_
      @jgodoy_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Imagine all that pressure and easily exceeding expectations that night!🐐

  • @macthomas3137
    @macthomas3137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    I love how they had to take a min to realized what just happened when he put his arm in the rim lol

    • @derrick2479
      @derrick2479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      That’s what I’m saying😂 they didn’t even react everyone was jus so in shock

    • @donnydangerous1396
      @donnydangerous1396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Forreal, fans and his own peers professional nba players, were really tryna process what they just seen 🤯

    • @m-chopbeats7526
      @m-chopbeats7526 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That's what made it amazing...because when i saw it live i didn't understand what happened lol...it made you think. Automatic 50

    • @ludwigvonn9889
      @ludwigvonn9889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I remember watching it live on tv, i also had no clue what had happened at first :D The replay got everyone in disbelief lol

  • @thessjgod8511
    @thessjgod8511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    After that first dunk, everybody in that stadium and watching the broadcast knew it was over. Probably the sickest in contest dunk + energy reaction combo I've ever seen. The camerawork makes it even more legendary

  • @patrickkelley8777
    @patrickkelley8777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    “It’s over, it’s over ladies and gentlemen” one of the greatest commentator quotes ever

  • @faridalhadi6528
    @faridalhadi6528 4 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    When his elbow went through the rim, the audience didnt even react because they didnt understand what happened. Goat

  • @leetraviusmckay2919
    @leetraviusmckay2919 5 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    Vince Carter first dunk and third dunk had everybody shooked

    • @qcthesxientist
      @qcthesxientist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @Kingston few he might've had the best dunk but overall his dunks weren't as good. He still deserved the win though which was bull.

    • @dennisthemenace855
      @dennisthemenace855 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Kingston few was it more difficult ? Of course but if we talking about elegance with power none tops Vince

    • @yobro6053
      @yobro6053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@qcthesxientist na Gordon's dunks were better, but prime vince could only go with what was thought possible at the time, if you get prime wilkins, mj and vince in this era they'd be able imo to do all these dunks, at least most of them

    • @KiyanPocket
      @KiyanPocket 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @Kingston few Gordon's dunks were better because of the era. If you go at the dunk contest, you ought to do dunks no one has ever seen before that time, or at least do a difficult one that only selected few could.
      Aaron did great ones because of the past competitors setting the bar every year.

    • @WitmanHH
      @WitmanHH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Kingston few But Carter was the most innovating dunker in that era. The actual dunkers been inspired in Vince Carter style.

  • @americusdeville865
    @americusdeville865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    Vince Carter is a special talent and is missed. A great decade of basketball. The modern day NBA drop off is sad for basketball lovers.

    • @historygiraffe7488
      @historygiraffe7488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      What drop-off? 1. I’d argue that this NBA is more fun due to the fact that there’s more competition and almost 1/3rd of the league’s teams are title contenders, 2. There’s clearly a larger pool of talent than in the 2000s, if you’re talking about the dunk contest it makes since, this year sucked and VC was great, but to say there’s been a decline in the NBA’s quality is incredibly myopic.

    • @omegamanGXE
      @omegamanGXE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@historygiraffe7488 cringe

    • @yehor_ivanov
      @yehor_ivanov ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@omegamanGXE your dad, m8

    • @dillatronic4757
      @dillatronic4757 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@historygiraffe7488is there more competition? Sad..

    • @alshoutcasting9101
      @alshoutcasting9101 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bro I miss Vince and the electricity that he brings to the league, but drop off? Tf are you even watching, bro we got an absolutely amazing season ahead of us and some of the best basketball ever being played. The kings are exciting with the beam team, the Nuggets are modern basketball perfection, the Pelicans look fuckin nasty with Zion, Literally half of the league could potentially contend for the title or at least make a deep playoff run. Ain't no drop off here, this is some of the best hoops we've had in years and it only looks to get better man.

  • @vincentmangal6169
    @vincentmangal6169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is where I got my name from couldn't have been more honored

  • @ballislife6483
    @ballislife6483 5 ปีที่แล้ว +444

    This guy is the reason a lot of people including myself started watching basketball. Led the all star voting 3 times in a league that had kobe, shaq, iverson and old jordan

    • @kell7491
      @kell7491 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      4x

    • @InitialXG
      @InitialXG 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Led 4 times. But led 3 consecutive times in a row .

    • @munyenyo7534
      @munyenyo7534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @J P he didn't say he voted him for the all star, he only said he started watching basketball because of Vince carter

    • @invictuz4803
      @invictuz4803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's because all of Canada only had two basketball teams, who else are they gonna vote for other than Air Carter and Tmac, and maybe Steve Nash?

    • @kell7491
      @kell7491 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @InvictuZ name other raptors or canadian who leads the allstar voting.

  • @RobertPaceII
    @RobertPaceII 5 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    For my money especially as a 12 year old witnessing this live in February of 2000... This was the single greatest performance in NBA Slam Dunk history. Not to mention T-Mac and Steve Francis showed out that night as well.

    • @jarvasedundy1
      @jarvasedundy1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Facts bro. I remember laying on the floor. And turning to it that day. I was 11 years old. And I was blown away. I did not think 18 years later. This would be legendary. I was just living for the moment

    • @d33763
      @d33763 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stackhouse was also in that contest. Thats what it should be about, your brightest stars competing, not a bunch of rookies.

  • @andulicious6129
    @andulicious6129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    yeah that reverse windmill gave me chills. he legitimately set the precedent for decades to come of what a dunk contest performance should be like.

  • @randomhobbies5796
    @randomhobbies5796 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I remember watching this live and I couldn't believe what I witnessed. I often come back here just to relive that moment again

    • @arriuscalpurniuspiso
      @arriuscalpurniuspiso 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was a great night. Saw it live in a bar and everyone was caught up in the moment. Vince was all amazing

  • @ruffgook
    @ruffgook 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    that first dunk is just perfect.,,, style, power, the finish, the way ball shot through the net.... it's just too beautiful.

  • @JelaniWood
    @JelaniWood 5 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    My mind is still blown from that dunk contest all these years later

    • @izquemia
      @izquemia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michael Keaton reaction hahaha priceless

    • @blackoutgstar9949
      @blackoutgstar9949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its still the best one
      the dunk contest suffered for many years after this
      nothing close to as good

  • @jaystone8163
    @jaystone8163 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    2:05 Steve Francis face perfectly sums up everyone's reaction to seeing that dunk for the 1st time

  • @gabeagca2758
    @gabeagca2758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Those reactions on the elbow rim dunk wasn't amazement, it was disbelief that a human could actually do that

  • @lucasb732
    @lucasb732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    2:03 the reaction are epic everyone is in shock

    • @klakli8516
      @klakli8516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Killa queen

    • @lucasb732
      @lucasb732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@klakli8516 bite za dusto

    • @bliz-8410
      @bliz-8410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      whos the guy with the yellow hat and glasses

    • @VonJay
      @VonJay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's amazing when the best in the game are shaken by what Carter can do. They're just like us in the crowd

    • @SONOFPEARL315
      @SONOFPEARL315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@bliz-8410 Michael Keaton...he played Batman in the 1988 Tim Burton version and sequel

  • @aniketmohan77
    @aniketmohan77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    I want Kenny Smith to be shouting ‘Let’s go home’ after my wedding 😂

  • @leonardyoung2126
    @leonardyoung2126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    21 years later this still send chills down my spine.

  • @cuzzo3136
    @cuzzo3136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I remember watchin this live on tv and it still hits the same 22 yrs later.

  • @depressiontoexpression
    @depressiontoexpression 5 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    Best dunk competition of all time! Steve Francis dunks were INCREDIBLE!! What's awesome is mostly everyone made the dunks THE FIRST TIME too.

    • @Stormtrooper-fv7dr
      @Stormtrooper-fv7dr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      TMac did great too, some of his dunks were top notch.

    • @patricialucero1767
      @patricialucero1767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Stormtrooper-fv7dr not good enough to win though

    • @Stormtrooper-fv7dr
      @Stormtrooper-fv7dr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@patricialucero1767 I mean, yeah, against the best perfomance on SDC ever, no wonder

    • @510maestro
      @510maestro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      TMac and Ricky Davis did their thing too along w Vince and Stevie Franchise. I remember Davis did a reverse dunk where he cradled it under both legs.

    • @rojeliocastro9733
      @rojeliocastro9733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Gordon vs. Lavine is unquestionably the best ever

  • @kaeso101
    @kaeso101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    1:57 the first ever mind melter dunk.
    The kind of dunk that was so epic.. everyone was mind blown and confused at the same time

  • @DeidreGeorgia
    @DeidreGeorgia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I remember watching this live when I was 16. 22 years later...and it’s still over. 🙅🏾‍♀️

  • @andywang1329
    @andywang1329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    After watching this years dunk contest, I had to remind myself what greatness was

  • @4midable4ce
    @4midable4ce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    When you can get that reaction out of Batman, you've done something spectacular.

  • @DmitryCee
    @DmitryCee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    It's just one of those things in life that you always revisit. Thank you, Vince, for all the years!

  • @reallife0728
    @reallife0728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I REMEMBER WATCHING THIS LIVE & CROWD WENT CRAZY,,,,,WHEN YOU SEE IT IN SLO MO,,,,,,MIND BOGGLING!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯

  • @tjplaya1156
    @tjplaya1156 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That first dunk is the greatest dunk ever!!

  • @jakubkula2570
    @jakubkula2570 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    i mean 19 years later, and that performance still wins every single dunk contest till now.. jesus what a show

    • @ntvinh20
      @ntvinh20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      idk man, gordon and lavine dunk-off in 2016 was lit af.

    • @jakubkula2570
      @jakubkula2570 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ntvinh20 well i gotta admit, that's true

    • @ChrisZukowski88
      @ChrisZukowski88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Aaron Gordon's chair dunk unseated vince imo.

    • @dedcellmgs882
      @dedcellmgs882 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jakub Kula gordon's performance was the most jaw dropping without taking anything away from zack. But we all know 2016 was the best dunk competition and Gordon got robbed.

    • @jackjohnson4592
      @jackjohnson4592 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zach & AG neck n neck

  • @lambo425
    @lambo425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    We also need to pay respect to T-Mac's & Steve Francis' performance. They were also spectacular. Making Vince's dunks even more impressive.

  • @davidbradford38
    @davidbradford38 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Could u imagine Vince carter Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins in a dunk contest that’d be amazing

  • @troubletroyhitdontgethitbo3600
    @troubletroyhitdontgethitbo3600 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The way he walks off after the elbow in the rim dunk is so classic. It’s like he’s telling the crowd, “yall will get it one day” 🤣 the crowd going silent and confused is legendary

  • @joseph7martelli7
    @joseph7martelli7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Best dunker ever Vince Carter

  • @kemybolt
    @kemybolt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    he is still playing in NBA. Only man to play in four decades in NBA !!! 1990,2000,2010,2020

    • @WaffleSauze
      @WaffleSauze 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      why you saying this as if you just found out about him 😂

    • @kemybolt
      @kemybolt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@WaffleSauze you are my son

  • @user-gq3yn6ut8c
    @user-gq3yn6ut8c 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Best dunker of all time Vince Carter 👍🏾

  • @natewatson6962
    @natewatson6962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The first round had everybody hype, but when he stuck his arm in the rim, ppls brains couldn’t process what just happened. They almost looked scared or concerned.

  • @justrandomthings319
    @justrandomthings319 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    0:46 Kevin Garnett with the OG camcorder.

    • @jcastronaut
      @jcastronaut 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      chancy319 dang iPhones were big back in the day

    • @jordan12118
      @jordan12118 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      KG a legend 😂

  • @alansmith888
    @alansmith888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Elbow dunk had grown men giggling like little schoolgirls. I remember this contest vividly. It was shocking. Things no one ever seen before.

  • @BaristaOz
    @BaristaOz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The first dunk and the reaction he gets,
    It gives me goosebumps!

  • @charantej946
    @charantej946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man watching this for 10th time. I Always get goosebumps watching it. Legend Carter 🙏

  • @206legend3
    @206legend3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Best Contest and in game Dunker EVER!!!

  • @noah_256.
    @noah_256. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Shaq’s reaction was priceless

  • @jtoexternal4717
    @jtoexternal4717 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Man, he did not grow old. He grew young over the years. Where the amazing happens.

  • @ahanna76
    @ahanna76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    At 1:59, the disbelief on their faces. After the 90’s. This guy singlehandedly brought back the dunk contest.

  • @hoddish3755
    @hoddish3755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "Over... It's over!.."
    Classic!

  • @matthewwilliams1709
    @matthewwilliams1709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The Gordon/Lavine dunkoff made me smile because they did Vince’s 2000 performance justice.

  • @blinddig7525
    @blinddig7525 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    that first dunk is probably my favorite dunk of all time
    it looks and feels powerful and forceful
    three dribbles
    360 that leads to a tomahawk
    then after he lands he just jumps casually in excitement

  • @nugrahagintang4562
    @nugrahagintang4562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    0:25 when you just realized that you're not the main character

  • @fitness65
    @fitness65 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Hands down my favorite dunk in the dunk contest kids were talking about that dunk the next day in school

  • @JDaMonsta24
    @JDaMonsta24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I Remember this like it was yesterday forever a Classic

  • @noaholeary3178
    @noaholeary3178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve watched this so many times, gets better every time

  • @fussew
    @fussew ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is with no doubt the best dunk contest. The dunks, the reactions and the commentary are just legendary

    • @Gofroze
      @Gofroze ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lmao none of them dunks would get a 50 now

    • @joncantrellvlogs5756
      @joncantrellvlogs5756 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Gofroze exactly so mid lmao carter so overhyped it’s ridiculous

    • @wanderlustwarrior
      @wanderlustwarrior ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joncantrellvlogs5756 If we didn't make progress over 23 years since then it would've been embarrassing. It's not overhyped if you force a permanent change in the conversation and set the standard.

    • @Hattchi
      @Hattchi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@joncantrellvlogs5756it was so hype because normal people can’t dunk like that. I bet you can’t even do a 360 windmill.

    • @beazy3364
      @beazy3364 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lavine vs Gordon is way better.
      Lavine in 2015 was also better.

  • @jeepin00
    @jeepin00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was there. Amazing. Won a Sony discman that night as well lol. Entire section won one.

  • @el34glo59
    @el34glo59 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Michael Keatons reaction is priceless

  • @rjlandicho9917
    @rjlandicho9917 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Im here watching again after the disappointing 2024 dunk contest sheeesh

    • @skatedurr
      @skatedurr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      same, another year, another dude jumping over shaq

  • @MeritoriousLee
    @MeritoriousLee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Vince's first dunk maybe the best dunk I've ever seen. How he did that in a pressure situation shows the greatness of his dunking. The dunk is like art. The beauty and power is a sight to behold. The GOAT.

    • @junkyratrat3823
      @junkyratrat3823 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Best dunk I've ever seen and it's not close

  • @rmpig
    @rmpig 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I never watched NBA dunk contests after this. VC was insane! Props for bringing this back!

  • @markdwighttadina7655
    @markdwighttadina7655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    2000 : A Raptor wins NBA Slam Dunk Contest
    2019 : Raptors win NBA Title
    Both in OAKLAND

  • @choumain1075
    @choumain1075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That first dunk though. I don't know why but there something in it like Art or something. The art of elevation. 😊😊😊

  • @raugasai9135
    @raugasai9135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Vince slammed the ball so hard on the first dunk it hit the floor before he landed. And he didn't even try to hang on the rim.
    Kenny Smith's "Let's go home! Let's go home ladies & gentlemen!" and "It's over! It's over ladies & gentlemen!" are also legendary because of this guy

  • @tm9599
    @tm9599 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was a 4 year old Toronto kid when I first saw this. The amount of inspiration this man gave to the youth of this city was incredible.

  • @Bloorgusgoorge
    @Bloorgusgoorge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just announced his retirement had to come back and watch this gem

  • @LifeJourneyful
    @LifeJourneyful ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Still get goose bumps

  • @jordanrioscreations
    @jordanrioscreations 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Vince just had ever aspect of the dunk contest down pact, he had grace and agility but he could also finish with a slam and basically fly in the air and then beyond that he had so much confidence creativity, and. swagger. He just performed everything perfectly to a tee. Best dunk contest performance by one guy

  • @Mike-eq5sv
    @Mike-eq5sv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Seemed like everybody was wearing Vince’s jersey after this dunk contest. That was amazing to watch!!!

  • @dennisthemenace855
    @dennisthemenace855 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Till this day I haven’t seen a windmill or 360 as elegant and powerful as Vince . Best dunker to ever touch a ball and imagine with today training and diet smh

  • @BlackHand531
    @BlackHand531 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Needed this after tonight

  • @JIKESOfficial
    @JIKESOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

    I come back and watch this almost every year ❤

  • @greatnation40
    @greatnation40 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I still get goosebumps from watching this video! 😳🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏾💯

  • @willpatterson1709
    @willpatterson1709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Never won a chip but still a legend. Respect 🤝

    • @rashanterogers3711
      @rashanterogers3711 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Huhh he a champ with Dallas he got 1

  • @ovelmo
    @ovelmo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    back here after this year's dunk contest and i'mma watch the 2016 one right after lol
    just noticed all those camera flashes going off as he dunks, what a vibe

  • @tsujimasen
    @tsujimasen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    2:05 The face you make when you've just realized you had no shot of winning the dunk contest.