More than 20 years ago, Vince Carter put the Toronto Raptors on the map with one of the best NBA Slam Dunk Contest performances in history, ushering in the era of “Vinsanity.”
On Friday, Raptors fans across Canada were able to re-live that incredible night with our Raptors Watch Party. Hosts Danielle Michaud, Faizal Khamisa and Donnovan Bennett were joined by special guests Jamal Murray and Kenny Smith to share stories about watching the contest 20 years ago. The group also made their picks for the greatest dunker of all time.
Check out some highlights from the Watch Party or re-watch the full broadcast in the Youtube player below.
"I was one of the pegs that pushed him." @TheJetOnTNT was one of the people that (thankfully) pushed Vince Carter to participate in the Dunk Contest.
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 25, 2020
Talking about who the best dunker is right now, and @TheJetOnTNT put @donnovanbennett on Front Street.
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 25, 2020
"He was a 2K video game." @TheJetOnTNT has nothing but high praise for Vince Carter and his impact on basketball in Canada.
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 25, 2020
"That was the first time I've ever done that, that was on the fly."
Vince Carter after being crowned the 2000 @NBA Dunk Contest Champion. pic.twitter.com/vg7v9duPek
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 25, 2020
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