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Brooklyn Nets Olympics: History of Olympians

By Sandy Mui

Jul 22, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Argentina forward Luis Scola (4) looks to pass as USA guard Kevin Durant (5) defends during a basketball exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena. USA won 111-74. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 22, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Argentina forward Luis Scola (4) looks to pass as USA guard Kevin Durant (5) defends during a basketball exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena. USA won 111-74. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) high fives a fan after a game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. The Orlando Magic won 119-107. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) high fives a fan after a game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. The Orlando Magic won 119-107. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Vince Carter

Though Vince Carter wasn’t on the Nets when he participated in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, he’s still important to note, as one of the greatest Nets of all time. Carter spent five seasons with the Nets and helped New Jersey reach three playoff berths. During his tenure in New Jersey, he averaged 23.6 points per game, the third-highest in Nets history. He was eventually traded along with Ryan Anderson to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie, and Courtney Lee.

Carter was part of the USA team that won gold in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Vinsanity is most known for his electrifying dunks, including his dunk over seven-footer Frederic Weis in the 2000 Olympics. Take a look at it below:

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