Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Vince Carter blocked a slam dunk attempt by Dallas Mavericks teammate Dirk Nowitzki in the closing moments of the first quarter Monday night's preseason game at the American Airlines Center.
Nowitzki got his own rebound after his three-point attempt was blocked and appeared to have an easy dunk, but Carter displayed his hops and stuffed his former Mavericks teammate at the rim. As the first quarter ended, Nowitzki couldn't help but smile at Carter as he headed back to the Mavs bench.
The Mavs may have won the game in the end, but Carter certainly earned some respect from his new Grizzlies teammates for his efforts.
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