Were British Guys Impressed by Vince Carter? (FIRST TIME REACTION)

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[@lostdesertrat3311]

One who was just as good for in-game dunker was Shawn Kemp. Nicknamed the 'rain man'.

[@MetalFacedGamer]

For context First dunk he did and the dunk contest... The reason it looked cool but it's hard to recognize it first. Is that he spun in the opposite direction of a right-handed dunk That's something your mind doesn't realize that's what it is, but that's why it looks so different than a regular 360 windmill

[@MetalFacedGamer]

Yes, jumping over a 7 ft 2 guy. Around him - ooover him. I mean he had Vince's junk just slide across his forehead and then got dunked on. When you have a chance, raise your hand. Put a mark where it is and really see how tall 7'2 is

[@CharlesHughes-fv2bx]

Great jobs guys great piece on Half man / Half Amazing

[@MrZadir-nu7bd]

Yes, that dunk he had in the Olympics is the best in game dunk I've ever seen.

[@tstumpf75]

There is no close 2nd place

[@mppaar]

Yes, this is the most iconic in-game dunk ever. It straight up ruined any chance at an NBA career for Frederic Weis, the guy he jumped over.

[@brianpoucher3765]

100%

[@pierregibson6699]

Watching it live was unreal 😮 no one believed what they saw when they saw it..till this day…I even had the slam magazine poster of it that year

[@farbod21]

Yep. Greatest dunk ever.

[@jordanledoux197]

Yes. That dunk over the 7'2" French player in the Olympics is without question the best in-game dunk in the entire history of the sport.

[@DNReacts]

Thought it would be, appreciate the comment and confirmation 🙏

[@YoungRacilla]

@@DNReactsI don’t know if you realize this but the 7 footer got drafted into the nba but he was so embarrassed by Vince he didn’t ever come to the league

[@casualcausalityy]

"If I ever see Bolt he better run." Underrated line right there, I laughed

[@carrisonvaughn1671]

I'm glad that they showed his clutch time moments too cuz he was much more than a dunker. One of the greatest shooters of all time

[@DNReacts]

Yeah thought it was a really good one. Thank you for the comment 🙏

[@coelhoinc.2991]

That dunk in the Olympics over 7'2" Frenchman Frédéric Weis was called the "Dunk of Death". Weis was drafted by the New York Knicks in 1999 and was supposed to play for the Knicks after the Olympics. He never made it to New York or play a single game in the NBA.

[@KingstonHawke]

That Orlando team was almost the best team of all time! Duncan, Hill, and Mac would've been nuts!

[@DNReacts]

Oh wow, love this info. Thank you for the comment 🙏

[@cwk1236]

hard to explain but carter just makes dunking look cooler than everyone else

[@eva11883]

I think it's because he's one of those jumpers who seem to have an ability to linger longer in the air. Jordan was like that too, but Carter was the best, he would just keep elevating past what you think is possible and glide. He also dunked with a much ferocity as anyone I've seen.

[@darnell-mooney]

he had both power and flair. a lot of guys have a ton of flair (zach lavine) and a lot of guys have crazy power (westbrook, kemp, griffin) but it's the blend of both that only VC had.

[@andretarrobal1964]

@@darnell-mooney yep he got it all. Boy got long wingspan and big arms

[@BasketballCrazy]

the michael jackson of dunking

[@duffstrodamus3233]

It's the power for me

[@soultrax101]

Tracy McGrady is definitely worth a watch. Hall of famer who unfortunately had much of his prime taken away by injuries. He was basically done by the age of 28, but cemented himself as one of the best scorers of his era. He lacked Vince's longevity, but it can be argued that he had a greater peak. He left Toronto to play closer to home and build his own legacy in Orlando. Also, T-Mac was one of Vince's opponents in that 2000 dunk contest. If you noticed, he helped him on one of his dunks.

[@wilkesmcdermid7906]

supposedly they found out they were cousins as well.

[@Chris-kk6cw]

At least the 13 points in last 30 secs game

[@chrisisslick]

​@@wilkesmcdermid7906definitely cousins

[@KingstonHawke]

Tracy would’ve stayed in Toronto, but the coach just wasn’t really using him. I think he was biased against him because he was so young. But look at how his scoring exploded when he was used better. Vince and Tracy could’ve averaged a combined 50 a night if the coaches would’ve played things right.

[@turkeyman631]

Man, I wanted to break the news that they were cousins but people already did lol. They were my two favorite players growing up. Still remember my shiny blue T Macs I would wear as a kid lmao. So ugly, but I loved em so much.

[@eefeeman]

Vince had a shockingly long career. You’d look over and see Vince and almost forget he was still playing. I could be wrong, but I believe he is the only player to play in 4 different decades, the ‘90s, ‘00s, ‘10s, and the ‘20s

[@blackchrisII]

You are correct he is the only player to play in 4 different decades

[@ismokeyftw3919]

The fact that this documentary goes from the crappy video from the late 90's all the way until the the full HD era of 2020 goes to show how special of an athlete he was.

[@bevrosity]

he played in 4 different decades. crazy

[@jakeferreira1211]

The early 2000s era is probably my favorite era for NBA basketball. I think it was the purest form of the game. There was players using every play style imaginable and dominating. And the talent was insane. Kobe, Vince, T-Mac, Shaq, KG, Tim Duncan, Dirk, Pierce (my personal favorite), Kidd, Nash, Lebron, Wade, Bosh, Carmelo, AI, and a bunch more all in the league at the same time. I don't think there was ever a time with that many absolute legends in the league at once. Every single one of those guys is/will be hall of famers and it's absolutely deserved.

[@SuperBrooklyndodgers]

Tracy was able to hit free agency in 2000 and was extremely homesick so he signed to Orlando in the off-season

[@GerritCoulter]

I'm from Toronto. He was hated for a while for the way he left. But time heals all wounds, and most of us love him again.

[@kalebrobertson7443]

He’s also the only player in nba history to play in 4 different decades in the league. He played in the 90s, 00s, 10s, and the 20s

[@raphaellegoff3591]

Litteraly the most iconic one. Jumping over à 7"2 with nuts in the head and the power of it. Incredible

[@oogieboogie5678]

That is my favorite player of all time. I still get goosebumps watching Carter dunk that ball, he was just different man. Him and T-Mac would have been nasty together had they stayed teammates.

[@kevinkopec1404]

The guy is a quitter, he gave up in Toronto.

[@oogieboogie5678]

@@kevinkopec1404 yeah because obviously you were there 😂 go be a clown somewhere else 🤡🤡

[@doomtho42]

That Raptors purple-front, black-back #15 Carter jersey is just so iconic to me. I can’t see it without a rush of nostalgic bliss.

[@zzXertz]

It has to be the most impressive dunk I've ever seen. Who else can jump over that height?

[@bear54700]

I'd love to see a a reaction video to Dirk Nowitzki, teammate to Vince Carter and one of the better career stories.

[@DNReacts]

Appreciate the suggestion, thank you 🙏

[@moonjp]

He adjusted his game in New Jersey. He didn’t attempt dunks as much, shot more 3’s, and when you have Jason Kidd as your point guard, he can revive anyone’s game.

[@TBtheking405216]

Vince Carter is the single driving force behind Canada's resurgence in basketball.

[@rizingpho3nix]

Frederic Weis was the 7'2 French basketball player that got got dunked in the Olympics by Vince Carter. The dunk was named "The Dunk of Death" because that single moment of greatness by Vince Carter ended Frederic Weis' basketball career. To add salt on the wound Frederic Weis was going to make his NBA debut with the New York Knicks in the upcoming NBA season after the Olympics but was subsequently let go after get brutally dunked by Vince Carter.

[@timcampbell5758]

As a Raptor fan who lives in the greater Toronto area, VC was a very divisive figure for a long time. The narrative in the media was that he mentally checked out and didn’t really try during his last season here. I think a lot of anger was also building up in that as the only Canadian team, it is hard to keep talented young American athletes here. Tracy McGrady had left 3 or 4 years before and I know it’s another sport, but the Blue Jays have the same issue. I think VC became the “poster boy” for people not liking Toronto, whether that was deserved or not. Fortunately time has healed old wounds and he is again seen as a beloved player by almost all Raptor fans.

[@LagunaFox]

Vince Carter is also the only player (unless this has changed since) in all of NBA history to have played in 4 different decades, starting in 98-99' and ending his career in 19-20'.

[@Washanuga]

Given his super athletic high-flying style and all the injuries he acquired, I sure as hell wouldn't have bet back in the day that Vince would end up having a 22-year career, ending when he was 43.

[@dsfddsgh]

Not sure why he stuck around for so long he wasn't close to being a all star player for well over a decade before he called it quits.

[@sm-mi8cw]

@@dsfddsgh He loved basketball

[@crankfastle8138]

@@dsfddsgh dude had an opportunity to play in the NBA. Why not.

[@andretarrobal1964]

@@dsfddsgh he chose to be a role player for the younger guys. He's not selfish tho some wish he would've been the same sit like Jordan if not better

[@odomisan]

​@@dsfddsghjust like white mamba says, "I'm closer to LeBron than you are to me". He was still an elite player to make nba roster, even at limited capacity in game. And the wealth of experience he can contribute off court is definitely worth signing him for.

[@baby_boi123]

As a lifelong Toronto resident/raptor fan, he was a blessing to our city.

[@reggiebrown9508]

How Vince wasn't in the all NBA 75th anniversary team (75 best players in NBA history) is criminal.

[@FrederickDelaCruz-e7i]

It's a gruesome crime.

[@farleytravis89]

His Olympic dunk is the best in competition I've ever seen.

[@Noahkre22]

Shaq did not retire in miami, in fact some of his best years were in miami helping wade win a championship. That was from 2004-2008. He later retired on the Celtics in 2011

[@joelphilpott4786]

Interviews by Vince Carter over the years and clips here and there from NBA players reveal the organization has a lot to do with injuries. One possible explanation for Carter's injuries is that the Raptors coaching and medical staff did not give Carter time to heal from each injury. If they did not rehab him properly and kept pushing him to play vs New Jersey Nets properly rehabilitating him. That could, in his defense, be an explanation for his resurgence in New Jersey.

[@daverowe03]

The thing to remember about the three pointer he made against against the Clippers is that people didn't regularly take shots from that far away back then. That's why he has so much space. The defense wasn't ready for that shot.

[@seanwilson5516]

15:16 He may have gotten that space because the defenders had to account for Dell Curry( Steph's dad) who was a sharpshooter from the 3 point line. (That's him at 15:21).

[@TheReelMcCoySC]

6A refers to the size of a “High School” grades 9-12. 6A schools usually have the same number of students as some colleges

[@SP.007]

Steph Curry's Dad (Dell) played for the Raptors in his final 3 seasons (1999-2002). So Steph (11-13) and his brother Seth (9-11) got to hang out after practices, and play against Vince and the other Raptors. Just think of that confidence boost one can get with that.

[@NickPR87]

I think him and Tracy McGrady are the only other two wing players comparable to Kobe in that 2000's era. Kobe was the better overall player, T-Mac was the most potent scorer, Vinsanity was arguably the most exciting and explosive player in the league during that period. That poster on Alonzo Morning is still one of the damnest things I've ever seen, considering Zo is one of most built big men in league history and a well known force on defense.

[@StrosB4Hos]

Prime Tmac in his last couple years in Orlando he was neck and neck with Kobe. Kobe separated obviously but Tmac was so great, he just could never stay healthy. When he got to Houston it felt like him and Yao only stayed healthy like one season. In 09 they had a squad in Houston and both Yao and Tmac got injured. Ron Artest basically led them to game 7 against the Lakers in the semis. That was Tmacs chance to win a ring but his body was done.

[@PatDooleyWrestling]

I'm curious what you two would think about Hakeem Olajuwon. He's the all-time leader in blocked shots, and during the two years Jordan retired during the mid-'90s, he led the Houston Rockets to back-to-back NBA titles. It would be fun to see you react to a dominant defensive player after seeing these primarily offensive highlight reels

[@TheRational1inTheRoom]

Bit of a fun Easter egg: at 14:44, the man hugging him is Dell Curry...... Steph Curry's Father. Mind you, Vince was still in the NBA just 4 years ago. And would still dunk every now & then.

[@DNReacts]

Ah nice, love this! Thank you for the info and comment 🙏

[@plectrumura]

It's hard to even explain how popular Vince got in an NBA that desperately needed a replacement for Jordan,. Suddenly there's a young player dunking all over the entire league, and the world fell in love. Man alive he was fun to watch too.

[@kafkakaraoke]

The craziest thing about Vince Carter is that he played for 22 yrs. longer than anyone in NBA history and was still making a 360 dunk look like child's play at 43. No one doubts the legitimacy of Vince's injuries. It's widely known that it was a smear campaign by the Raptors' ownership to protect themselves from the fall out of soured relationship. I mean, he did body slam his coach.

[@bonniecarlson608]

I don't care much for the NBA, but as a Carolina grad, I LOVED watching him in college!

[@carrgip]

It was 3 seasons that they played together.. The 3rd one theey even went to the playoffs... But McGrady said he wanted to be a star on his own.. He was in the shadow of Vince and he didn't even start in Toronto until his 3rd year.. Had they stayed together it would have been amazing..

[@TazerzYT]

Just subscribed because of this reaction!!! Amazing reaction

[@DNReacts]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@TazerzYT]

@DNReacts of course! I really appreciate yall reacting and rarely pausing the video. Much love from the US!

[@aTofuJunkie]

Vince Carter is the first and only player ever to start a game in the NBA in 4 decades. 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s before retirement.

[@DNReacts]

Love little facts like this! Love this. Thanks for the info

[@TooManyChoices1]

The “Dunk of death” is 100% the best ever recorded in-game dunk! Vince top 10 all time at his position.

[@DNReacts]

🔥🔥🔥

[@riverthoughts2400]

Carter was my hero growing up here in Canada - I was watching all of this as a 12 year old, jumping up and down in my living room, but naively thinking it was normal for NBA players to play like this. And now looking back, I see just how special that time was!

[@D3L3T3]

Canada had it good in the 90s for sure with Vince, sick ass jerseyz, and tmac.

[@tatecomedy]

This is such a beautiful trip down memory lane and you guys giving silent respect just adds to it

[@Yochanan1981]

Carter certainly was a great dunker

[@edwardallen6339]

The crazy thing about the dunk he had in the Olympics is he didn’t even know he dunked over dude his teammates had to tell him

[@requiemforameme1]

It’d be cool to see y’all react to some classic And1 Mixtapes. They were hugely popular street ballers in the 2000’s and inspired the NBA ever since.

[@raiderboy105]

28:25 it was 108-106 SA and when Vince hit the 3 for Dallas the scorekeeper incorrectly gave 3 points to SA, that's why it reads 111-106 instead of the actual score of 109-108

[@larrythecableman6963]

Absolutely loved this reaction, perfect mix of story telling and highlights would love to see more like this in the future! Keep it up guys love it

[@DNReacts]

Thank you so much, we really appreciate this comment 🙏

[@craigmanning7873]

Been waiting for this one! Next NBA player I'd like to see which I don't think you've done is Allen Iverson

[@jeremyfarnsworth4610]

they gotta watch AI, can't learn the history of the game without learning about Iverson.

[@coyotelong4349]

“We talkin bout practice, man”

[@DNReacts]

Appreciate the suggestion Craig, thank you 🙏

[@swgroove]

YES!!!!! VC is the king!!!! I was sooooooo lucky to see him play live here in Toronto....AMAZING!!!! 22 Seasons, 4 Decades and 2 Different centuries!!!!!! Tope that!!! :)

[@bdbd1390]

Also 14:43 Stephen Curry father lol. Dell!

[@turonewyley9858]

I guess I am very fortunate to have seen it all, from college to pros to the end...I'm 52 so I saw the dunk contests and all as it happened,but I love the trip down memory lane, great job on the video guys , keep em coming 😎😎👍🏾

[@DNReacts]

Thank you so much, we really appreciate it 🙏

[@pwizandtheween3652]

That is the best dunk of all time imo.

[@creature1273]

That dunk is definitely one of the most disrespectful dunks of all time, best part is he didn't even know he had jumped over him after it happened. Also a video you should check out is the most disrespectful dunks of all time.

[@DNReacts]

Appreciate the suggestion, thank you 🙏

[@mano762008]

That infamous dunk of death is the best dunk ever !!!!

[@DNReacts]

🔥🔥🔥

[@8lue8erry8]

Vince is my all time favorite dunker. He was throwing it down in his 22nd year in the league. Really impressive athlete.

[@brentdavis555]

Check out beef history Toronto vs Vince Carter by seceet base. It explains everything

[@DNReacts]

Appreciate the suggestion Brent, thank you 🙏

[@jeremiah_12]

I was a kid just starting middle school when Vince was drafted and there was a buzz about him midway through the season. He became my favorite player growing up due to the creativity. I seen Toronto and New Jersey Vince Carter but the younger generations think of Vince as a journeyman…they don’t know the buzz Vince garnered in his prime. Vince was a unique dunker because he could palm the ball, had long arms, and could dunk from many angles. People talk of Ant Edwards and current day starts but they couldn’t score like a prime Vince Carter. VC was a legit superstar player….no exaggeration. A prime Vince would tear the League up today.

[@Shogunree]

I absolutely love this, two guys sitting down learning about one of the most exciting players to ever watch.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks for the comment, absolutely loved this watch too

[@scoot8792]

Greatest dunker in my opinion

[@farleytravis89]

Best dunker to ever play.

[@andrewrobertson179]

Carter is my favorite player of all time, even as a Duke fan lol we know there were greater players, but you’ll never see another Vince ❤

[@scotttolliver5847]

If you like some angry/power dunks you guys should check out the original Human Highlight Reel... Dominique Wilkins. In fact a Dominique vs. Jordan dunk contest video would be a great watch. The 1988 slam dunk contest was epic. Spud Webb's win in 1986 is worth a look as well.

[@aaronmoney1386]

100 percent best dunk in a game by far

[@DNReacts]

Thought it would be, appreciate the confirmation Aaron 🙏

[@CyberChunk77]

Yes! Thanks for listening and glad to see this up on your channel guys!

[@DNReacts]

You’re welcome!

[@CyberChunk77]

@@DNReacts Next is Hakeem Olujawon, right? :)

[@TonyWaller-oy8ls]

Awesome reaction guys... Vince has super ups...Drexler , Dominique, Kemp, Carter, Jordan and Bias 🙏had incredible elevation 👍

[@taiwanwhite5762]

Is that the most incredible...YES

[@jimmyabort8763]

One, if not THE, best dunker in history, but also a great shooter. Vinsane

[@PHXNKVHXLIC]

Best MLB home run robberies of all time by Sporting Videos would be an excellent reaction! Unbelievable timing and athleticism

[@DNReacts]

Appreciate the suggestion, thank you 🙏

[@draphtketchum9364]

If Vince body slamming his coach was wild wait until you guys learn about Latrell Sprewell

[@DNReacts]

This sounds intriguing! Appreciate the suggestion, thank you 🙏

[@Frank_San_Nicolas]

I remember reading a magazine or something back then where he started feeling pressured to dunk and sometimes he wanted to do a layup. lol.

[@brians2869]

Bro played into his forties, for an actual check... respect

[@deezydayungdon]

His cousin(Tracy TMac McGrady) was traded to the Orlando Magic that's why they only played two years together...React to him too.

[@DNReacts]

Appreciate the suggestion, sounds awesome, thank you 🙏

[@Alex-kd5xc]

VC is one of those dudes who managed to have such a huge cultural impact on the game that nobody really holds the lack of championships against him the way I’ve seen people do for other players. It doesn’t hurt that he played in four different decades, so most NBA fans are familiar with his game in some way.

[@jeremyfarnsworth4610]

Gotta check out cousin McGrady, he was so fun to watch. Maybe watch the ending of a game against the Spurs where he scored 13 pts. in a minute or so. Also, watch Latrell Spreewell highlights, crazy ability and Coach chocker.

[@fezzik7619]

I was watching the Olympic game against France as it happened and 23 years later I still can’t believe that funk happened.

[@ac-ch7si]

y’all should react to Zion Williamsons highschool/college highlights. He’s one of the most athletic players i’ve ever seen on the court, not to mention he was playing against children in comparison to him

[@DNReacts]

Appreciate the suggestion, thank you 🙏

[@671oneblood]

You pointing out how much space he had on that game-winning 3 was dead on. Not only did he beat his defender, but the defender actually gave up and completely backed off as if he wasn't going to make the shot. Not realizing Vince had one of the most consistent 3-pointers in the history of the game.

[@timbeatty8411]

You guys are so fun to watch. I love how you cover all the greats. Great reaction guys.

[@DNReacts]

Thank you Tim, we really appreciate it as always you legend 🙏

[@TheJForte]

It's really cool getting to relive my childhood growing up watching these sports through you fella's limey eyes. It's all in fun. Takin the piss. Keep it up.

[@DNReacts]

Thank you, we will 🙏🙏

[@EwAndIReact]

Hands down the Olympic dunk is unlike anything else ever.

[@gregsaddie]

It wasn't only the greatest dunks ever...it was one of the great feats in sports ever...

[@thereallyst]

HALF MAN!!! HALF AMAZING!!!!!! AIR CANADA!!!!! He played with his cousin on the Toronto Raptors as well, Tracy McGrady, who was a phenom as well. A slight step below Vince, but he was a high flyer as well.... Vince could dunk amazingly, but his 3 pt shot kept him in the league for so long. He just retired in 2020. -He was injured towards the end of his time in Toronto. You have to remember, not all training staffs across the league is equal. He got better care in Jersey and I'm sure he found others outside of the organization to work with for his after care.

[@MostlyElectrolytes]

He should have been nicknamed Wince Carter because every time he plays people get that face like they just stubbed their toe in amazement.

[@casualcausalityy]

Vince could do the most stylish dunks in-game because he was so automatic and instinctive in the air it never felt like an unnecessary risk. You had to just let him attack the way he felt at the moment

[@Tawnik]

including the dunk contest that dunk in the olympics was the best dunk in history... there have been some other greats for sure but good luck topping that one.

[@BessieRiggs]

I remember watching Vince Carter play when he was at UNC. I was but a wee freshman.

[@MarvelloBumps]

that's Tim Duncan getting dunked on @ 4:54 seconds. I'm a Spurs fan, I know that hall of fame, yet vertically challenged, leaping ability anywhere. 😂

[@FilthyCazualGamer]

And now Vince Carter is being inducted into the Hall of Fame!

[@K1ngHardaway]

I remember for years as a kid disliking Tmac because he went to the Orlando Magic's and had my cousins jersey number. He eventually became one of my favorites though.

[@jasonmaisto1109]

if you are confused about the buzzer beater on San Antonio, the scorekeepers accidentally gave the spurs the point, making it look like a 5 point spurs win, when it was really a Dallas 1 point win.

[@Adclif]

On sportsnation and a few other shows that did all time dunk competitions. The olympic dunk is given #1 and everyone else just gets to play for spots 2-50.

[@timmyhosmith3111]

That reverse 360 windmill is one of the nastiest dunks there is.

[@FrederickDelaCruz-e7i]

Seeing all VCs never before seen athletic displays throughout his career you wonder how all of this never translated to greater individual honors and championships bc he's more than capable to achieved all of that. No doubt Vince Carter was the biggest underachiever in league history. And it breaks your heart.

[@tyger1147]

It’s not hard to say that the National Canadian basketball team is as good as it is because of Vince Carter. It’s not a coincidence their plethora of young studs are 25 and younger, coming song right when VC was making ball in Toronto hype.

[@DNReacts]

This is awesome! Thanks for the info and comment 🙏

[@gregorywilliams1308]

Miami was not Shaq's last team. He also played with the Suns and Celtics after Miami.

[@DNReacts]

Thanks Gregory, remember this now from the Shaq watch. It’s so hard sometimes to retain everything 😅 Appreciate the confirmation 🙏

[@gregorywilliams1308]

@@DNReacts It's all good, I enjoy helping you on your journey.😊

[@CustomizedUsername]

Best in game dunker I’ve ever seen

[@erikbyrge2024]

Vince Carter had a epic playoff Duel with Allen Iverson in the 2001 Eastern conference semifinals they want toe to toe that was the Closest the Vince Carter and Toronto Raptors to win the NBA Championship until Kawhi Leonard 2018-19 Toronto Raptors captured the Title