ClutchPoints Feb 15, 2019
John Collins getting Slam Dunk Contest advice from Vince Carter, Dominique Wilkins
Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins will be participating in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night, and in the lead-up to the event, he has been getting advice from two of the best dunkers to ever do it: Vince Carter and Dominique Wilkins. “Yeah, I definitely asked for a lot of tips from […] The post John Collins getting Slam Dunk Contest advice from Vince Carter, Dominique Wilkins appeared first on ClutchPoints.
FOX Sports Feb 15, 2019
Hawks F John Collins on his first-ever dunk, and the Dunk Contest advice he got from Vince Carter
The Dunk Contest participant talks to FOX Sports during All-Star Weekend in Charlotte.
ClutchPoints Feb 13, 2019
Hawks’ Vince Carter tells John Collins ‘don’t miss’ in Slam Dunk Contest
Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins will participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest this upcoming weekend and he won’t have to travel far to get advice from one of the best to ever do it. Really, he’ll be within shouting distance of teammate Vince Carter, who has delivered some of the most iconic memories […] The post Hawks’ Vince Carter tells John Collins ‘don’t miss’ in Slam Dunk Contest appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pippen Ain't Easy Feb 13, 2019
Reliving Zach LaVine’s legendary second Slam Dunk title
Today marks the third anniversary of Zach LaVine’s second NBA Slam Dunk Contest title. Let’s go through the best moments from one of the best dunk contests ever. The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has a special way of creating memories in the hearts of NBA fans. For example, Vince Carter is a future Hall-of-Famer, but […] Reliving Zach LaVine’s legendary second Slam Dunk title - Pippen Aint Easy - Pippen Aint Easy - A Chicago Bulls Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Feb 13, 2019
Hawks’ Vince Carter thinks ‘gimmicky thing’ in Slam Dunk Contests is ‘overrated’
The NBA All-Star festivities will take place this weekend, and one of the most anticipated events is the Sprite Slam Dunk contest. The participants for this year’s dunk contest are New York Knicks’ Dennis Smith Jr., Atlanta Hawks’ John Collins, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Hamidou Diallo, and Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges. The dunk contest has been […] The post Hawks’ Vince Carter thinks ‘gimmicky thing’ in Slam Dunk Contests is ‘overrated’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 7, 2019
Video: Hawks’ Vince Carter spins and leaves defender for a throwdown vs. Raptors
42-year-old Vince Carter of the Atlanta Hawks spun around his defender and casually lifted off for a slam dunk, effortlessly rising for his signature finish. The Hawks lost this game to the Raptors 119-101 with Carter producing nine points, two rebounds, and one block to go along with a couple of 3-pointers. It looks like […] The post Video: Hawks’ Vince Carter spins and leaves defender for a throwdown vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 5, 2019
Hawks’ Vince Carter greets Kevin Durant’s mom in game vs. Wizards
Vince Carter is known as one of the nicest players in the NBA. Even though the Atlanta Hawks swingman is far gone from his prime playing days, he’s still in the league and using his leadership for good. On Monday, Carter saw Kevin Durant’s mother on the sideline and walked over to her and said “Hi.” […] The post Hawks’ Vince Carter greets Kevin Durant’s mom in game vs. Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Peachtree Hoops Feb 5, 2019
Locked on Hawks podcast: Wizards recap and more
Ep. 523 is a “part one” of sorts. Hello, friends. The Locked on Hawks podcast was (very) busy on Monday evening and the first of two shows arrives in the form of Episode 523. Topics include the following: Atlanta’s offense continues to improve, while the defense provides cause for concern An incredible shooting night from the Hawks, including binges from Omari Spellman, Vince Carter, Kevin Huerter and Taurean Prince Trae Young’s passing remains preposterous The Hawks did enough to hold on despite the inability to get stops late Much, much more If you enjoy what you hear on...
ClutchPoints Feb 2, 2019
Vince Carter told Rudy Gobert ‘people are going to start recognizing you’ after Jazz-Hawks game
Vince Carter continues to relish his role as a mentor to the NBA’s younger generation. After his team fell to the Utah Jazz on Friday night, the Atlanta Hawks forward offered some encouraging words to Rudy Gobert, who wasn’t selected for this year’s All-Star Game despite playing the best basketball of his six-year career. pic.twitter.com/coQuhsdxfI […] The post Vince Carter told Rudy Gobert ‘people are going to start recognizing you’ after Jazz-Hawks game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 1, 2019
Kyle Kuzma wants NBA to add Vince Carter to the dunk contest
Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki will be competing in the Three-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend for one last hurrah, so why not let Atlanta Hawks wing Vince Carter compete in the Slam Dunk Contest? Many fans and media pundits want to see it, and now, Los Angeles Lakers youngster Kyle Kuzma is petitioning to get […] The post Kyle Kuzma wants NBA to add Vince Carter to the dunk contest appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 26, 2019
Lakers star LeBron James hails Vince Carter as best in-game dunker of all-time
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James says Atlanta Hawks veteran wing Vince Carter is the best in-game dunker in NBA history. Vince Carter turned 42-years-old on Saturday, so videos of some of his best dunks have been circulating on Twitter throughout the day. LeBron James, who is a pretty good dunker himself, believes no one […] The post Lakers star LeBron James hails Vince Carter as best in-game dunker of all-time appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 26, 2019
Vince Carter recalls what Jason Kidd said to him when he joined Nets
When Vince Carter was traded to the New Jersey Nets in December 2004, he was making his way to a team that was just one year removed from making back-to-back finals appearance. At the time, the Nets were led by Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson, so the addition of Carter was seen as a perfect […] The post Vince Carter recalls what Jason Kidd said to him when he joined Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 26, 2019
Vince Carter says ‘it’s possible’ as to him potentially signing a one-day contract to retire with Raptors
Remember the days when Vince Carter would get booed whenever he returned to Toronto? Well, those days are long over. Now, Carter is treated to cheers and standing ovations whenever he takes the floor at Scotiabank Arena (formerly known as the Air Canada Centre), and he is even giving consideration to signing a one-day contract […] The post Vince Carter says ‘it’s possible’ as to him potentially signing a one-day contract to retire with Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 26, 2019
Vince Carter says it would be a ‘dream come true’ to have jersey retired by Raptors
The Toronto Raptors may have Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry and they may have had DeMar DeRozan, but nobody will ever be as special to Raptors fans as Vince Carter. With Carter likely to retire at the end of the 2018-19 campaign, the subject of Toronto potentially retiring his No. 15 was broached by Michael […] The post Vince Carter says it would be a ‘dream come true’ to have jersey retired by Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 18, 2019
Vince Carter won’t bother with the ‘what if’ he and Tracy McGrady stayed with Raptors
Enjoying his 21st season in the league, Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter came into the league in a way most members of a basketball family don’t expect themselves to. Drafted fifth overall by the Golden State Warriors and then traded for University of North Carolina teammate Antawn Jamison, who went a pick above to the […] The post Vince Carter won’t bother with the ‘what if’ he and Tracy McGrady stayed with Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
