In the 2000 Olympics the Americans were playing the French. On this particular play one of the French players throws a terrible down court pass that gets stolen by Vince Carter. (Who keep in mind is 6'6" and an athletic freak at this time.) Carter takes two dribbles at the French center, Frederick Weis who is 7'2", and takes off. Carter went right up and over Weis for a vicious slam. It was so unreal that it can't even be replicated in video games. The man literally jumped over a 7'2" giant mid game for a dunk. Carter is a human highlight reel and has had so many amazing dunks throughout his career, but this one takes the cake.
As stated in the short documentary Carter had no intention of jumping over or even in Weis. He acknowledged that he was there, but his focus was getting to the rim. Also Weis was drafted by the Knicks, but never saw a game in the NBA. It could possibly have to do with this dunk, but one thing is for sure; Weis will always be remembered for this dunk and for all the wrong reasons. We all thank you Weis for not moving out of the way.
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