Vince Carter shares his candid opinion on Ja Morant Victor Wembanyama’s dunk

I Morantis almost astonishing tomahawk dunk over Victor Vembanyama during Memphis Grizzlies‘ 129-115 win against San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night sparked widespread debate among fans and analysts. While it is the game was officially not counted due to fouls, her sheer athleticism caught the attention of basketball’s biggest names, including Vince Carter.

Carter, considered one of the greatest dunkers in NBA history, common his honest thoughts during TNT’s postgame show when asked if Morant’s dunk could be considered one of the greatest of all time. Carter interjected before the question was fully asked with a definite “No.”

As the panel continued its discussion, analyst Candace Parker attempted to defend the performance, emphasizing the mutual respect between Morant and Vembanyama. “They both looked at each other and realized…” she began before Carter could repeat, “It didn’t count.” Parker persisted, saying: “They both played through the whistle!”

Carter, known for his iconic “play through the whistle” moments, responded with a smile, saying: “I had some pretty good dunks through the whistles,” emphasizing his point that only dunks count could enter the conversation of the greatest ever.

Carter’s opinion carries significant weight in any debate about dunks. Nicknamed “Half Man, Half Incredible,” Carter’s career has been defined by memorable aerial feats, including his legendary performance in the 2000 dunk contest and the iconic poster dunk over 7-foot-2 Frederick Weiss during the 2000 Olympics. His unique combination of power, spirit and creativity cemented his place as a pioneer of the modern dunk.

For Carter, the greatness of a dunk isn’t just about athleticism or difficulty — it’s about context and execution under official game conditions. Despite recognizing the exceptional nature of Morant’s dunk attempt over the 7-foot-4 Vembanjam, Carter’s attitude reflects his belief that countless plays, no matter how impressive, should not be considered among the best.

Ja Morant’s dunk on Victor Wembanyama shows fearless athleticism

While Carter may not rank Morant’s effort among the best, the countless dunks have often generated excitement and discussion in the basketball community. Plays like Anthony Edwards’ missed dunk over Gabe Vincent and LeBron James’ miss on Draymond Green remain iconic, even without an official goal scored. Similarly, Morant’s explosive jump shot against Wembanyama showcased his fearless approach and athleticism, earning comparisons to some of the game’s most memorable moments.

Morant, who finished the game with 21 points, 12 assists, four rebounds and two steals, continues to solidify himself as one of the league’s most elite players. His performance against the Spurs helped the Grizzlies improve to 26-15, strengthening their position in the Western Conference standings.