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 he had snatched a gem by winning a $125 signed Raptors program in a silent auction — one that had what he thought was Carter's autograph.
He took to Twitter to brag about his sneaky acquisition:
A @mrvincecarter15 signed program I paid $125.00 for in a silent auction pic.twitter.com/YLDLBJBO5n
— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) March 31, 2020
Carter, who was tagged in the post, was quick to be the bearer of bad news:
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but that’s not my signature that’s Alvin Williams autograph… https://t.co/vxgI6VzVgb
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) April 1, 2020
As it turns out, Melas wasn't all that saddened by getting former Raptors guard Alvin Williams' autograph:
Alvin hit the series-clinching shot against the Knicks. And gave his knees to the city of Toronto. I'm good with it.
— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) April 1, 2020
But Williams wouldn't take long to deny that being his signature as well:
That’s not my signature bro!! 😂😂. Looks like John Wallace’s
— Alvin Williams (@20_awill) April 1, 2020
Ouch, that's got to sting.
Melas was at least thankful he was one step closer in this NBA Twitter investigation:
HAHHA. Just need John Wallace to confirm now. https://t.co/qY6DUFa6a1
— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) April 1, 2020
Folks quickly matched one of John Wallace's signatures to match that of Melas' auction-won program.
definitely Wallace pic.twitter.com/VeZcSaNftf
— Matt Johnson (@twoeightnine) April 1, 2020
And there you have it, Mr. Melas, that's $125 for a John Wallace autograph and a 20-year-old Raptors program containing some sweet memories:
No wonder I was the only bidder. https://t.co/5xSLFNFVJr
— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) April 1, 2020
Price might be in the eye of the beholder, but conventional wisdom might say Melas overpaid just a tad for that little Raptors souvenir. He told his story in full on The Athletic's No Dunks podcast if you want to learn more.
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