Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter only played in two seasons for the Orlando Magic from 2009-11 but he certainly left quite an impact on the Florida-based franchise.

The Hawks visited the Magic at the Amway Center on Monday, as the home crowd showed some love and admiration to their former player with a much deserved standing ovation followed by a touching tribute video right before tip-off. Prior to the start of the season, the 42-year-old Vince Carter has announced that this year will indeed be his swan song after a storied 22-year career.

Vince Carter, who finished with four points, three boards and two assists in the Hawks' 101-93 road win, took to Twitter after the game to express his gratitude for the Magic's touching gesture.

Once regarded as “Half Man Half Amazing” due to his aerial exploits, Vince Carter electrified the NBA since joining the league in 1998 and became one of the most influential players of the 2000's. He went by many nicknames, from Vinsanity and Air Canada and put the once obscure Toronto Raptors franchise on the basketball map. He led Toronto to Game 7 of the 2001 Eastern Conference semifinals against Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers, but lost.

Vince Carter could have lost faith, but he continued to approach his career with evident professionalism and resolve, earning respect throughout the NBA community.

Vince Carter spent bulk of his career with the Raptors and New Jersey Nets before getting traded to the Magic on June 25, 2009 in a five-player deal that included Ryan Anderson, Rafer Alston, Courtney Lee and Tony Battie.

Vince Carter appeared well past his Vinsanity days when he arrived in Orlando, but still managed to average 16.3 points in two seasons, while also giving then Magic superstar Dwight Howard another solid option at the perimeter.  He also helped the Magic reach the Eastern Conference Finals in 2010, which marked his first and only trip to a conference finale.