The scene of the “crime” was Oakland Arena — Vince Carter stole the show.
The 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest was a defining moment not only for Carter but also the Raptors franchise, Toronto’s superstar was front and center, everybody in awe of Carter’s unparalleled athleticism. The entire world — slight exaggeration — watched as No.15 orchestrated one of the greatest slam dunk contest performances of all-time.
Most everyone points to Carter’s iconic between-the-legs dunk as the turning point of the contest. They would be correct, though the impact extended beyond the contest itself.
That dunk, void of props, changed people — no capes, phone booths, or Kia automobiles were used in the making of it.