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Vince Carter joined the NBA in 1998 and became must-see television from the moment he stepped on the floor for the Toronto Raptors. The man who used to literally jump out of gyms averaged 18.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists as a rookie en route to winning the 1998-99 Rookie of the Year Award. […]

The Sacramento Kings currently own the longest playoff drought in the NBA. The Kings last made the postseason in 2006 and it looks like that will extend to 15 years by next season. Sacramento has repeatedly failed to land marquee free agents, leading to questionable deals handed out by management. Over these past few years, […]

Many have wondered what the Toronto Raptors would have looked like if they had kept Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady as their core players for a longer stretch. According to McGrady, it would have meant matching up against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers and playing for a championship. The Hall of Famer told […]

Vince Carter has made $172,046,271 during his legendary NBA career, per Spotrac. The high-flyer entered the league with the Toronto Raptors back in 1998 and played in six and a half seasons there before becoming a journeyman. He went on to play for the New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, […]

Vince Carter is just the latest of many NBA players to chip in on the GOAT debate. The 42-year-old, who has now played in four different decades, put Michael Jordan atop the list, followed by Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. However, Carter argued it would be possible for James to leapfrog Bryant in those rankings […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter had some words of encouragement for students robbed of a conventional graduation because of the coronavirus pandemic. “You are our future leaders of our world and our communities.” – @mrvincecarter15 #ShowUsYourWalk | @Chase pic.twitter.com/4p8spAWqRC — Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 17, 2020 Interestingly, in his special message for graduating students, Carter […]

If the 2019-20 regular season doesn’t resume, Vince Carter’s legendary NBA career has reached its end. The man they used to call Half-Man/Half-Amazing is retiring from the NBA after a brilliant playing career which saw him net over $172 million through NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The first NBA contract Carter signed was his rookie deal […]

While there’s still a possibility that the 2019-20 season will resume, Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter already has grand plans for his post-playing career. In a recent interview, the basketball legend shared his desire to be an NBA team owner and serve as a mentor for young players. Whether or not the 2019-20 season will […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter was a guest on rapper T.I.’s podcast recently. During the interview, VC spoke about why he has never been interested in “ring chasing.” Carter, who is retiring from the NBA after the 2019-20 season, said he never wanted to sell his soul just for a championship ring (h/t Timothy Rapp […]

After 22 glorious seasons in the NBA, Vince Carter has finally called it a career. He spent the final two years of his tenure with the Atlanta Hawks, and as it turns out, he left quite an impression on the team’s rising star in Trae Young. So much so, that Young even shared how the […]

If the 2019-20 NBA season doesn’t resume, or jumps directly into the postseason, it will officially mark the end to Vince Carter’s illustrious, four-decade-spanning career. However, the Atlanta Hawks player and veteran of 22 seasons — the most in history — would still prefer to play some NBA hoops this summer, even without fans in […]

After re-signing with the Atlanta Hawks last summer, NBA veterans wingman Vince Carter announced his forthcoming retirement following the conclusion of the 2019-20 season. Carter might have well played his final NBA game on March 11, 2020 — in a home overtime loss against the New York Knicks — depending on whether the season resumes […]

As part of a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter recanted a conversation he shared with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant prior to his passing in January. Carter burst onto the NBA scene in 1998. The Florida native was the 5th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors, but he […]

How in the world is Vince Carter still playing basketball? At the ripe age of 42, Carter was still in the NBA chugging right along. Unfortunately, especially with the COVID-19 likely ending his career early, Vince Carter championship season run might be over — but more on that in a second. Carter, who has been […]

The Toronto Raptors are one of the youngest franchises in the NBA today, having only been established in 1995. Along with the what was then the Vancouver Grizzlies, the Raptors were part of a two-team expansion by the league, which brought up the total to 30 teams. While their history may be brief — especially […]

Apart from the suspension of the 2019-20 season, what broke the hearts of basketball diehards is the abrupt end to the legendary career of Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter. Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks chimed in on Carter’s farewell season being cut short by the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking on the BaD Radio on Sportsradio […]

With the NBA season coming to an abrupt halt in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it is now becoming more and more plausible that Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter may have already played the last game of his career. Carter recently spoke to Annie Finberg on The Ringer, as the 43-year-old opened up about […]

If the 2019-20 NBA season gets canceled, then basketball fans have seen the last of Atlanta Hawks veteran forward Vince Carter. Carter is retiring after the 2019-20 season. The Hawks wing says he’s content with how his NBA career ends if this season is really over: “I can say this now, who knows how the […]

NBA legend Vince Carter might witness a rather anticlimactic end to his playing career depending on what happens with the 2019-20 season. Memorabilia from his playing days with the Toronto Raptors will get harder to come by the minute. Tas Melas, former host of “The Starters” on NBA TV and currently with The Athletic, thought […]

Founded in 1995, the Toronto Raptors are tied with the Memphis Grizzlies (previously in Vancouver) for the newest franchise in the NBA. Despite that, the Raptors have had their fair share of team success and star players and are even the NBA’s defending champions as of now. Although this is simply my opinion, here are […]

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins posted a heartwarming message for teammate Vince Carter on Instagram amid the uncertainty of the remainder of the NBA season. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9t_I_BgDXn/ You’re not alone, John Collins. In his post, Collins wished the season will eventually continue and that Carter can finish out his record-setting 22nd campaign on his own terms. […]

There is one player remaining in the NBA who was drafted in the ’90s: Vince Carter. However, with the league suspending play until further notice due to fear over the coronavirus, the Atlanta Hawks wing may have played his final game in the NBA. Carter’s former New Jersey Nets teammate Richard Jefferson took to Instagram […]

The 2019-20 NBA campaign is in limbo as a result of its indefinite suspension, and no one knows for sure if we will see the league return at any point this season. That could mean the end of an iconic career. That career is that of Vince Carter. Vince Carter will never be mentioned among […]

Initially, Vince Carter of the Atlanta Hawks thought that it was going to be his last game in front of fans. After all, the NBA was intending to hold closed-door games without the fans in attendance. Little did he know that their game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday might be his last NBA […]

As news broke that Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz had tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), the Atlanta Hawks were locked in a lengthy overtime battle against the New York Knicks. While the game was going on, it was announced that the NBA would suspend its season because of that news. The Hawks, however, continued […]

When the Atlanta Hawks paid their only visit to Tennessee this season to play the Memphis Grizzlies, Vince Carter did not forget to show some love to the city he called home for three seasons. While Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas was having his post-game interview, Carter chimed in and gave an impromptu thank you to […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter is undoubtedly a legend of the game. In the midst of his 22nd and final NBA season, Vinsanity is bound to draw the appreciation of crowds, opposing or not. Such was the case when the Hawks visited the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday night. Fans at the FedEx Forum showed their appreciation […]

In his 22nd NBA season, Vince Carter is showing that he still has moves. The Atlanta Hawks swingman may be the first player in NBA history to play in four different decades, but that doesn’t mean he can’t embarrass a defender from time to time. During Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards, Carter had a […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter cannot escape the retirement jokes, even from his own teammates. Carter mused he tries not to think about these being the final games of his career, though Hawks forward Dewayne Dedmon seems intent on reminding him. "If I don't think about it I'll be fine…Dewayne Dedmon makes it clear before […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter has now hit the sixth most 3-pointers in NBA history. Carter passed former Hawks point guard Jason Terry on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Congrats to @mrvincecarter15 of the @ATLHawks for moving up to 6th on the all-time 3PM list! #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/4IvBcxFoH0 — NBA (@NBA) March 3, 2020 Carter is […]

Ja Morant, the rookie sensation for the Memphis Grizzlies, has some of the most staggering hops for a point guard in the entire NBA. In fact, one could argue that the 20-year-old No. overall pick is the single-best point guard dunker in the NBA. With a bendy frame and stunning athleticism, Morant has produced a […]

Apart from the All-Star Game itself, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest will always be the main draw of the league’s annual mid-season festivities. After getting mixed reviews over the years, there has been growing clamor among pundits who claim that the 3-Point shootout should be the headliner of All-Star Saturday Night. The NBA has resorted […]

Twenty years ago, Vince Carter established himself as an NBA icon with a legendary Slam Dunk Contest performance, one that has basically made the event a joke today because save for the Jason Richardsons and Zach LaVines of the world, hardly anyone has been able to measure up ever since. One of the most memorable […]

There is perhaps few more memorable moments in the All-Star Dunk Contest than that of Vince Carter’s unforgettable performance back in 2000. His amazing slams and equally remarkable post-dunk celebrations will forever be etched in dunk contest history. Recently, the Atlanta Hawks veteran opened up about what the dunk contest means to him. Carter relived […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce is surprised the NBA didn’t name Vince Carter as an honorary All-Star. Carter, though, is somewhere smiling since he said before the season started he didn’t want to be one: .@ATLHawks coach Lloyd Pierce is shocked that 43-yr-old G Vince Carter hasn't been invited to the NBA All-Star Game […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter is one of the most iconic players in the Toronto Raptors’ 25-year-long history, but All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry just passed him on the franchise’s all-time scoring leaderboard. On Friday night against the Indiana Pacers, Lowry passed Carter for third on the Raptors’ all-time scoring Kyle Lowry, who recently became […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge gifted Atlanta Hawks veteran wing Vince Carter a remarkable present on Friday ahead of their Friday night matchup at TD Garden. Prior to the 2019-20 NBA season, Carter announced that he would retire at the end of the campaign. The former Rookie of the Year for the 1998-99 season re-signed […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter made history on Thursday, overtaking Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki to move up to third all-time in games played. Carter suited up for his 1,523th game in the Hawks hosting of the Philadelphia 76ers at the State Farm Arena. Congrats to @mrvincecarter15 of the @ATLHawks for moving up to 3rd […]

Atlanta Hawks small forward and former Toronto Raptors star Vince Carter believes that the title of being the best Raptor ever belongs to Kyle Lowry. When asked if Lowry was the best Raptor ever following the Hawks’ 130-114 loss to Toronto, Carter responded without hesitation and said yes. “For sure. He’s done a lot, he’s […]