The Evolution of the Dunk: Vince Carter Schools B/R on the Greatest Dunks Ever

Eighteen years ago, Vince Carter turned the NBA Slam Dunk Contest into a must-watch event.

The star shooting guard earned his "Air Canada" nickname by wowing everyone with innovative, acrobatic jams. His unforgettable performance transformed an event that had not occurred the previous two years into an All-Star Weekend staple again.

Now the league's sage veteran, Carter sat down with Bleacher Report to break down the dunk's evolution.

From Michael Jordan and Julius Erving to Zach LaVine and high school sensation Cassius Stanley, the dunk maestro examined others who perfected the art of a rim-rattling jam.

Victor Oladipo, Larry Nance Jr., Donovan Mitchell and Dennis Smith Jr. will look to follow Carter's lead in Saturday's contest at the Staples Center.