Dallas Mavericks Top 10: A Two-Way Tie

By Kohl Rast

Dec 27, 2016

Jan 27, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) talks to former teammate Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) after the game at the American Airlines Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Mavericks 109-90. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 20, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) makes a jump shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Mavericks 112-101. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Vince Carter

VC really is better known for his time spent in both Toronto and New Jersey where he was known as “Air Canada” or “Half Man/Half Amazing”. He was best known in Dallas as “Vinsanity”.

During his time in Dallas, Vince Carter was nowhere near the player that he was beforehand. Vince is currently in his 19th season and playing with his 6th team, the Memphis Grizzlies. Carter averaged a reasonable 12 points per game in his 3 seasons with the Mavs and was still good for at least one highlight reel dunk per week.

Vince Carter is considered one of the best dunkers to ever play the game of basketball. If you ask me, he is number 1 in that category. However, Dallas did not get the beauty that was “Air Canada”. We did, however, get a guy that learned the game well enough to thrive even after losing much of his athleticism.

The main reason VC has found himself on the list of Top 10 Mavs, probably stems from one individual shot. When Vince hit the corner buzzer beater against the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs, he was immediately immortalized in Mavericks history. For that reason, he finds himself at the #10 spot.

Next: Monta Ellis