Vince Carter
Vince Carter: Hall of Fame high-flyer who played 22 NBA seasons, the most in league history.
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Vincent Lamar Carter Jr. (born January 26, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player who played for 22 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He primarily played the shooting guard and small forward positions, and was known for his high flying dunks, scoring ability, and athleticism. An eight-time All-Star and a two-time All-NBA Team selection, he played 22 seasons in the NBA, the most in league history. He is also the only player to have played in the NBA in four different decades (1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s). In 2024, Carter was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 26 January 1977
- Birthplace
- Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
- High school
- Mainland (Daytona Beach, Florida)
- College
- North Carolina (1995–1998)
- Draft round
- 1
- Draft pick
- 5
- Drafted by
- Golden State Warriors
- Career number
- 15, 25
Lore & Background
Carter entertained crowds with his leaping ability and slam dunks, earning him nicknames such as 'Vinsanity', 'Air Canada', and 'Half Man, Half Amazing'. He has been ranked as the greatest dunker of all time by numerous players, journalists, and by the NBA. His Dunk of Death against France during the 2000 Summer Olympics is considered one of the most famous of all time. In addition to his dunking prowess, Carter was a prolific three-point shooter, making the sixth most three-point field goals in league history at the time of his retirement. He received the Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award in 2016. Off the court, Carter established the Embassy of Hope Foundation, helping children and their families in Florida, New Jersey and Ontario. He was recognized in 2000 as Child Advocate of the Year by the Children's Home Society, and received the Florida Governor's Points of Light award in 2007 for his philanthropy in his home state. Carter was inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
Reader's Guide
Carter played for the Toronto Raptors (1998–2004), New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, and Atlanta Hawks. He did not play for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Did You Know?
- He won the 1999 NBA Rookie of the Year Award and the Slam Dunk Contest at the 2000 NBA All-Star Weekend.
- Carter graduated from North Carolina with a degree in Afro-American studies in August 2000.
- He was a high school McDonald's All-American and led Mainland High School to its first Class 6A state title in 56 years.
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