Published 12:05 IST, January 7th 2020

Trae Young votes for Vince Carter to feature in NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Vinsanity back?

Vince Carter put on a memorable show 20 years ago at the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. However, Trae Youg wants him to repeat the feat on the 20-year anniversary.

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Vince Carter is, by all means, man of hour in NBA. As he took court when Atlanta Hawks faced off against Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena, crowd erupted in applause for eight-time NBA All-Star. reason? Vince Carter became first player in history of NBA to suit up in league in four calendar deces. However, Vince Carter's teammate Trae Young believes he needs a more fitting send-off after Carter announces his decision to retire at end of season. 

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Trae Young campaigns for Vince Carter to participate in 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Twenty years after arguably most memorable NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Trae Young put his weight behind his Atlanta Hawks teammate Vince Carter to participate in 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Interestingly, when Vince Carter put on that show at 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Trae Young would have been barely two years old. However, Young clearly is a fan of Vince Carter's 2000 show as Hawks point guard took to Twitter to put in his vote of confidence. 

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Vince Carter turns 43 later this month. Earlier this season, former Raptors man announced his decision to retire at end of current season. If he were to acquiesce to Trae Young's wishes, it would be a fitting send-off for a player who has written his name in NBA's history books. So far, only Lakers center Dwight Howard has confirmed his participation in 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. event will take place on February 15 as part of NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. It is also 20-year anniversary of, what would later be dubbed as 'Vince Carter dunk contest'.

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12:05 IST, January 7th 2020