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Know Your Hawks: Vince Carter reflects on the best dunks of his career

Know Your Hawks | Vince Carter is ready for year 22
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Oct 23, 2019

Vince Carter, winner of the Slam Dunk Contest in 2000, is known as one of the best dunkers in NBA history.

Before embarking on his record-breaking 22nd season in the league, which he’ll spend providing some experience on a young, rebuilding Hawks team, Carter (42) talked through some of the best dunks in his career and answered questions about this season (watch video).

Check out other Know Your Hawks videos with Trae Young, DeAndre' Bembry, John Collins, Kevin Huerter and De'Andre Hunter.

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Sarah K. Spencer, a Georgia native and UGA alum, spearheads sports video at the AJC. She also serves as a general assignment writer and previously covered the Hawks from 2019-22.

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