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Vince Carter turns 37 today. You feel old right now, huh? It seems like it was just yesterday when Carter was practically leaping out of the gym, flushing it down with authority over any big man that tried to get in his way and proceeded to mean-mug his way back to the other side of the court. But now going on his 16th season in the league, VC doesn't quite have the hops like he used to. You can blame Father Time for that. Come to think of it, we will all blame Father Time at some point.
Now, before you slip into a deep Sunday-long depression, let's take a trip down memory lane and look at the ridiculous rim-rattlers which spawned VC's nickname, "Half Man, Half Amazing." From arguably the greatest alley-oop of all-time to the posterizations of Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo to the filthy dunk that subsequently ended Frederic Weis' potential NBA career, these are The Most Insane Dunks of Vince Carter's Career.
All-Star Game Stuntin'
Date: 2/20/2005
Game: 2005 NBA All-Star Game
There's so much to love about this dunk. How Carter caught everyone sleeping, how high he got up, the authority on the slam. Hit 'em with the face, DeAndre. Hit 'em with the face!
Dunks Don't Take Sides
Date: N/A
Game: Raptors @ Clippers
This dunk by VC was so nasty that a player on the Clippers' bench couldn't help but get up off his seat. Need we say more?
A Sign of Things to Come
Date: 3/8/1996
Game: Clemson @ North Carolina (ACC Tournament)
Wow. Just wow. So much anger.
Vinsanity Said It Best
Date: 2/12/2000
Game: 2000 Slam Dunk Contest
"It's over."
Give Them a Show
Date: N/A
Game: Unknown
The game doesn't count? So what?!?!?
Light Work
Date: N/A
Game: Unknown
How is he still walking the streets? They should give him the chair for this one.
Alley Oooh Damn
Date: N/A
Game: Raptors @ Clippers
The dunk should've been worth 10 points.
'Zo Disrespectful
Date: 11/7/2005
Game: Nets @ Heat
Filthy. This might've been the first time Alonzo got dunked on.
The Magic of the Kidd and Carter Connection
Date: N/A
Game: Nets @ Magic
OMG. That's it, that's all we got.
Better Get the Navy
Date: 12/5/1999
Game: Spurs @ Raptors
The cross, the facial, the scowl. Once Vince was at the rim, the Admiral wanted no parts.
The Elbow Dunk
Date: 2/12/2000
Game: 2000 Slam Dunk Contest
The "Honey Dip" dunk left us speechless. Just watch it over and over and over and over.
Climbing Mt. Mutombo Part 1
Date: 3/13/1999
Game: Raptors @ Hawks
Tracy almost cried. Vinsanity conquered Mt. Mutombo twice, not too many people can claim that.
Disgusting
Date: N/A
Game: Raptors @ Pacers
This dunk definitely deserves a mini-documentary.
Just Stand There, Timmy
Date: N/A
Game: Raptors @ Spurs
Tim Duncan rather take nuts to the face than to get facialized if that makes sense.
Vince Used to Be an Alien
Date: N/A
Game: Bucks @ Raptors
This series of events made us realize life isn't fair. Some people are just born with gifts.
Why, Theo? Why?
Date: N/A
Game: 76ers @ Raptors
Just get out of the way, fuck taking a charge. It's not worth making this list.
Climbing Mt. Mutombo Part 2
Date: N/A
Game: Raptors @ 76ers
How many guards you know can power dribble then go straight up and dunk on Mt. Mutombo?
Let's Dance
Date: N/A
Game: Cavaliers @ Raptors
The little dance at the end put a nice cherry on top. Vince made 360s look effortless.
Art
Date: 2/12/2000
Game: 2000 Slam Dunk Contest
One of the most beautiful dunks you will ever see. His 2000 Slam Dunk Contest performance was perfection.
The Greatest Dunk of All Time
Date: 9/25/2000
Game: France vs. USA (2000 Summer Olympics)
This is the greatest in-game dunk of forever. It should be played on loop in the Hall of Fame. Matter of fact, Vince should be inducted because of it. The end.
