Vince Carter Reveals His Plans For The NBA Dunk Contest

Fans have been clamoring for it.

BYAlexander Cole
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Vince Carter is about to turn 43 and incredibly, he is still playing in the NBA. His 22nd season will be his last and to celebrate, fans are asking that he compete in the dunk contest at this year's All-Star game. While this would be a lot of fun to watch, it doesn't seem to be in the cards. During an episode of the Winging It podcast, Carter was asked about his potential All-Star game appearance. Carter was very firm about his intentions and we're sure fans everywhere are disappointed about it.

"No chance,” he said. Carter went on to talk about Trae Young's insistence that he participate. He also spoke about keeping his body in shape and how the All-Star break is necessary for him at this point in his career.

Vince Carter Reveals His Plans For The NBA Dunk Contest
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“I also heard about my teammate Trae Young has put it out there that I should be in the contest," Carter said. “I just want to make sure I have enough gas in the tank. I want to lay it all on the line. That last hurrah. Play hard.”

While Carter not being in the All-Star game might be a disappointment, we're just happy to see him play out his final year in style. 


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.