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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 […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter was understandably an emotional mess when he was asked to share his thoughts on the untimely passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend and longtime friend Kobe Bryant. Carter admitted that he was absolutely shocked upon learning about the tragic accident: “I wasn’t ready for it,” he said, via Jeff Schultz […]

Vince Carter continues to defy logic as he enters his 22nd and final season in the NBA. While his stint with the Atlanta Hawks hasn’t resulted in a lot of wins, he’s clearly establishing his legacy there in his own way. The veteran guard managed to climb up the all-time scoring list one final time […]

Vince Carter is bound to finish his 22-year career in the NBA donning an Atlanta Hawks uniform, but he will be arguably most remembered for his time in Canada as the face of the Toronto Raptors. Vinsanity started his career with what was then a fresh expansion franchise, soon putting them on the map as […]

Like Dwayne Wade, Dirk Nowitzki and Kobe Bryant before him, Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter is a legend of the game. And when you have the type of impact that those players had, you tend to get a lot of love before retiring. The 22-year NBA swingman announced last summer that the 2019-20 season would […]

The Atlanta Hawks have the worst record in the NBA at 8-32. Vince Carter’s final season in the NBA isn’t going as planned, as before the season started, Hawks point guard Trae Young and other players on the team talked about making the playoffs this season. Barring some miracle turnaround, it doesn’t appear the Hawks […]

There has recently been a lot of buzz surrounding Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter and his potential participation in this season’s edition of the Slam Dunk Contest. Widely known as one of the best dunkers this league has ever seen, there has been a lot of clamoring from fans, hoping that Carter would grace the […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter sent out a tweet to thank Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets for the outpouring of love they showed to him in Sunday night’s game. In what was his final matchup against his former team inside the Barclays Center, Carter checked out to an ovation with just under two minutes […]

In the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, the Barclays Center crowd cheered “Retire 15!” — Vince Carter’s jersey number in his five-season stint with the team. After the game, Carter entertained the thought of having his jersey retired by the Nets. “Whenever it’s talked about, you’re like, ‘Hey, I’d […]

Growing up in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Kyrie Irving had always idolized the local New Jersey Nets. At the time, the Nets star player was Vince Carter. Fast forward today and Irving is now a member of the (now Brooklyn) Nets and Carter, at nearly 43 years old, is still in the league. In his first […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter received a warm welcome in his final game at Barclays Center against the Brooklyn Nets, formerly the New Jersey Nets where he played from 2004 to 2009. Carter, who turns 43 this month, is the oldest player in the NBA. Carter also recently became the first player in NBA history […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young wants to see veteran small forward Vince Carter compete in the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest, which will be in Chicago. Carter is retiring from the NBA after this season ends, so Young believes competing in the Dunk Contest is a great way for Carter to end his career: Vince […]

On Saturday night, Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter became the first player in NBA history to play in four different decades. The Hawks forward spoke about his impressive milestone during half time of their home game against the Indiana Pacers. Four decades… @mrvincecarter15 discusses his historic accomplishment. pic.twitter.com/iSdYqIiQwG — NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2020 Carter, […]

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 […]

Vince Carter of the Atlanta Hawks is currently in the midst of his “farewell tour” in the final season of his storied (and record-breaking) 22-year career. In Monday night’s game against the Orlando Magic, Carter received a standing ovation from the Orlando crowd: Vince Carter's mom was there to cheer him on as he received […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shared a moment together on the court following their last battle with one another. Carter, who is retiring from the NBA after this season ends, says he and James shared their mutual appreciation for each other: Did you see @mrvincecarter15 and @KingJames share […]

Despite the fact that he’s 42 years old, Vince Carter can still get up and play a little defense. The oldest player in the NBA — and the only player in NBA history to play in 22 seasons — swatted former All-Star forward Kevin Love as the Cleveland Cavaliers big man was attempting a 3-point […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter is in his final season and fans are enjoying the sight of him playing in an NBA arena while they still can. The epitome of longevity and durability, the 42-year-old eight-time All-Star moved to 4th place all-time in career games played, passing Utah Jazz legend John Stockton. Vinsanity suited up […]

The Atlanta Hawks visited the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night and fans were treated to a nostalgic sight as two old rivals in Vince Carter and Kobe Bryant, who was in attendance, shared a special moment at courtside. KOBE x VINCE 🤝 #PhantomCam pic.twitter.com/BVDdQac9cd — NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2019   Carter is playing in […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran wing Vince Carter is playing in likely is final game at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks’ home arena and a marquee venue in the NBA and across the sports and entertainment world. The Knicks’ home crowd at MSG delivered a standing ovation to the 42-year-old, who is playing in his […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran wing Vince Carter tied Hall of Fame point guard John Stockton on Tuesday night, appearing in his 1,504th career regular-season game—good for fourth place all-time in the NBA, per Hawks PR. Vince Carter is playing in his 1,504th career game tonight, tying John Stockton for fourth on the all-time list. — Hawks […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter has been entertaining countless fans with his high-flying exploits even before LeBron James brought his aerial supremacy to the NBA in 2003. The two stars faced off for possibly the final time, however, as the Los Angeles Lakers handed the Atlanta Hawks a 101-96 defeat at the State Farm Arena […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter is happy to see Carmelo Anthony thriving once again in the NBA after a 10-game dysfunctional stint with the Houston Rockets. Melo is averaging 15.9 points and 5.6 rebounds with the Portland Trail Blazers, something that Carter views as confirmation that he still has the chops to play in the […]

Former NBA player Channing Frye was tuned in to the duel between the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat, a game that was decided in overtime. One thing about the game, however, confused him. Frye wondered why Vince Carter — a 22-year pro — was still in the game. On Twitter, Frye shared his thoughts […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter became only the fifth player in NBA history to amass 1,500 career games after Tuesday’s matchup with the Miami Heat in South Beach. Carter, 42, is in his 22nd season, a tenure longer than Miami’s current American Airlines Arena. The eight-time All-Star started his career in 1998 with the Toronto […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter, a 22-year NBA veteran, embarks on his latest milestone in a long career full of accomplishments. The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer will appear in his 1,500th career game on Tuesday night as the Hawks match up with the Miami Heat. Two-time NBA champion head coach with the Heat, Erik […]

Vince Carter is currently in his 22nd NBA season, which is the longest career in NBA history. At 42-years-old, Carter has signaled that this will be his final year playing professional basketball. Carter is an iconic player in NBA history. Widely known as one of the best dunkers to ever touch an NBA court, is […]

The Houston Rockets dismantled the Atlanta Hawks to the tune of 158-111 victory. The obvious highlight is James Harden’s outstanding 60-point outburst against the Hawks. However, the great moment all NBA fans will appreciate and remember is the beautiful moment between Harden and Vince Carter. Carter has announced that this season will be his last, […]

Respect for your elders is paramount in many a society around the world, and while Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo probably has much love for future Hall of Famer Vince Carter off the court, he showed no such affinity during Wednesday’s game. Giannis just bullied Vince 😬 pic.twitter.com/UHsHp796wP — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 28, 2019 […]

Count Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter has someone who thinks Carmelo Anthony will play in the NBA again. Anthony hasn’t played in an NBA game since November of last year. He lasted just 10 games with the Houston Rockets before the franchise exiled and eventually traded him to the Chicago Bulls, who wound up waiving the future Hall […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran swingman Vince Carter’s NBA career is older than New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson. Carter is playing in his 22nd NBA season, while Williamson is only 19. The No. 1 overall pick from the 2019 draft is currently out for the Pelicans, as Williamson is recovering from knee surgery. Like Williamson, Carter […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran swingman Vince Carter has no interest in being an honorary All-Star this season. Carter is playing in his final NBA season. Last season, Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki were named honorary All-Stars since it was their last year in the league. Carter only wants to be in the All-Star game if his […]