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Vince Carter
Vince Carter is an American professional basketball player currently signed to the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). During his college years, he played three seasons at the University of North Carolina, helping his team reach the final four of the NCAA Tournament. He was selected as the fifth overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors, but was immediately traded to the Toronto Raptors. Since then he has played for a number of NBA teams, including New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies. He has won a gold medal for representing the United States in the Summer Olympics. He has been named to the NBA All-Star team for a record eight times. Known for his exceptional dunking skills, he has earned nicknames like 'Vinsanity', 'Air Canada', and 'Half-Man, Half-Amazing'. Despite an overall successful career during which he has made numerous records, it is generally considered that his love for the game has gradually declined over the years. Repeated injury also played an important role during his early career.
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Born
January 26, 1977
Birth Place
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Nationality
American
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Also Known As
Vincent Lamar Carter
Famous As
Basketball Player
Height
6'6" (198 cm)
Education
Mainland High School
Awards
NBA Rookie of the Year Award
Father
Vince Carter Sr.
Mother
Michelle Carter
Spouse(s)
Ellen Rucker (m. 2004–2006)
Siblings
Alicia Scott, Chris Carter, Jeff Scott
Children
Kai Michelle Carter
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Vince Carter Reveals How He Found Out He Was Cousins With Tracy McGrady: "I Get A Call From My Grandmother. 'What's Up, Cuz?', I Said 'Who The Hell Is This?', He Says 'It's T-Mac Man!'"

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady have a lot in common. They both burst onto the NBA early and became arguably the most exciting players in the entire league. Carter was known for his ferocious dunks, some of the best in the history of basketball, while McGrady could score at a level that was outstanding and hard to fathom even for those around him. They both also had a lot of love and respect for each other's talent.
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Dominique Wilkins Reveals His Mount Rushmore Of Dunkers: "Michael, Dr. J... Who Is The Grandaddy Of Us All. Vince Carter And Other Guys Like LaVine And Gordon.”

Dominique Wilkins is one of the greatest athletes the game of basketball has ever seen. His dunking prowess is legendary, as 'The Human Highlight Film' got his nickname by pulling off moves very few had seen before in the NBA. His iconic dunk contest wars with Michael Jordan are a must-watch for any NBA fan.
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Vince Carter Reacts To Death Of Former UNC Star

For three seasons at the University of North Carolina, Vince Carter and Ademola Okulaja were teammates. The pair apparently remained close after their tenure in Chapel Hill ended. On Tuesday, Carter found out the painful news that Okulaja had passed away at the age of 46. This afternoon, Carter posted...
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Vince Carter Makes Opinion On Jimmy Butler Clear

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler made a statement on Tuesday night, scoring 41 points against the Boston Celtics in a Game 1 victory in the Eastern Conference Finals. Butler is widely regarded as an All-Star in the NBA. However, Vince Carter doesn't believe Butler is getting the proper respect he deserves.
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For number 100 we’re doing a special two-part episode with the greatest dunker who’s ever existed. Vinsanity, or Air Canada, aka Vince Carter, joins Knuckleheads.
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Vince Carter reveals the secret to his longevity: "I like foods that fuel"

Being the only player to last 22 seasons in four different eras in the NBA, Vince Carter sure had a little secret to his unmatched longevity. He wasn’t electrifying the crowd with incredible in-game dunks no more during his twilight years in the league, but to be able to keep up against players half his age, no one can refute that “Vinsanity” really took care of his body.
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Apparently Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady didn’t find out they were cousins until McGrady was drafted into the NBA

Ready to have your mind blown? Ready for up to be down and salty to be sweet? Ready to hear color and see sound? Alright then, don’t say we didn’t warn you:. According to Vince Carter, neither he nor Tracy McGrady—possibly the two greatest blood relatives to ever play in the NBA at the same time—didn’t know they were related until McGrady was drafted into the Association in 1997. Yes, really.
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Vince Carter breaks down his most dangerous dunk: "If you fall off you break your arm"

Vince Carter's performance in the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest solidified his place as the greatest dunker in NBA history. He had power, finesse, and style that was never seen up until that point. While fans were going wild with every dunk, Carter's mind was all over the place. Before he went off and stuck his arm into the rim, Carter was wary of the dangers of the now legendary dunk. He knew that if he did not jump high enough, he could end up with a broken and bloody forearm.
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Video: Similar Plays Of Michael Jordan And Vince Carter Finishing At The Rim

View the original article to see embedded media. As Michael Jordan's time in the NBA was coming to an end in the late 90s, the league was desperate to find a successor for arguably the biggest superstar sports has ever seen. MJ was a massive international icon and replacing him was always going to be a tough job. A young man by the name of Kobe Bryant was coming up then and would go on to become the closest thing to MJ, but there was another NBA legend that first looked like he would fill in Jordan's massive shoes.
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Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions taps Vince Carter for ESPN project

Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions continues to add real estate across ESPN’s properties. The Post has learned that the companies are collaborating on a project with Vince Carter, called “Vince’s Places”, for a procession of visits with NBA legends that will track with the rest of the programs in the “Places” series. The show launches Wednesday at noon ET on ESPN+, the network’s streaming service. The first episode will include Carter and Manning’s exploration back to 1891 for the advent of the sport, and also feature spots with Alonzo Mourning and WWE superstar Titus O’Neil. Guests later in the season include Jerry West,...
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