"MJ wouldn’t stand a chance": NBA fans react to Vince Carter's bold claim of beating Michael Jordan in dunk contest

Fans chipped in with their thoughts on former NBA star Vince Carter claiming he would have defeated Michael Jordan in a dunk contest. Both Carter and Jordan were exceptional when they participated in the dunk contest. But because they played in different eras, no one knows for sure who'd win in a dunk-off between the two highflyers.

The former Toronto Raptors star only joined the contest once in his career and that was during his sophomore season. He participated in the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest and went against his former teammate and cousin, Tracy McGrady. He also beat former Houston Rockets star Steve Francis. Fans remember his iconic 360-windmill dunk, which was a new trick at that time.

MJ, on the other hand, participated in the contest numerous times and won twice during his career. His most iconic dunk was when he took off from the free-throw line to show off his hangtime. Jordan was still around in the NBA during Carter's early days, but he was with the Washington Wizards then.

Bleacher Report's Taylor Rooks asked Carter about who he thinks would win in a dunk contest between himself and the Chicago Bulls legend.

"I'm winning," Carter said confidently. "I don't know how. I'm winning. But see, I appreciate that. Because that's what the era was like."

After he gave his response, fans shared their thoughts on Carter's take.

"Jordan wouldn’t stand a chance," one fan said as he sided with Carter.

"I’d happen to agree," another fan agrees with Carter.

"Vince has more creativity in his dunks so he right," this fan gave some perspective on why Vinsanity would win.

Some fans didn't agree with Carter and chose MJ as the winner in a possible dunk-off.

"Hes wrong unfortunately," this fan thinks MJ would win.

"MJ all day lets stop this now," another fan thinks the Bulls legend will take the win.

"Nah Jordan better," this fan thinks Jordan is a better dunker.

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Vince Carter ranked his take on the 5 best dunk contest performances

For an uber-athletic dunker like Vince Carter, his opinion on dunking is important. The 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee had a chance to talk to content creator Lucas Brody. The internet sensation asked Carter to give his five best dunk contest performances.

He named the 2016 showdown between Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine, Julius Erving's 1976 ABA Slam Dunk Contest outing, Michael Jordan's and Dominique Wilkins' multiple individual dunks and his iconic 2000 dunk showing. Watch the video below to see his ranking.