2000

Vince Carter puts on arguably the greatest individual performance in Slam Dunk Contest history, wowing fans and judges with an array of powerful jams in Oakland. The most iconic moment is his final dunk, a leap so high that he’s able to stick his entire arm through the hoop. Overshadowed by Carter’s all-time showing is additional dramatic displays by runners-up Tracy McGrady and Steve Francis.

1917

Al Cervi is born in Buffalo, New York.

1934

Bill Russell is born in Monroe, Louisiana. Facing racism in the segregated South, Russell’s family re-located to Oakland when he was eight years old as part of the Second Great Migration.

1959

Larry Nance is born in Anderson, South Carolina.

1975

Scot Pollard is born in Murray, Utah.

1997

Vlade Divac sets the Hornets single game franchise record with 12 blocks in a 113-100 victory over the Nets.