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Vince Carter’s career
Today on Throwback Thursday, we honor the career of Vince Carter, who recently turned 39 years old.
The former No. 5 pick of the 1998 NBA Draft, Carter became a high-flying force in the NBA and won Rookie of the Year honors in 1998-99. From there, he became a 10-time All-Star, the leader in many of the Raptors’ all-time statistical categories and a Slam Dunk Contest champion, too.
In his 18 NBA seasons and counting, Carter has scored more than 23,000 points, collected more than 5,800 rebounds, 4,300 assists and 1,300 steals.
Check out the photo gallery below to relive some of the best moments from Carter’s incredible career.
Relive these games on NBA TV today
Noon ET — Washington Wizards vs. New Jersey Nets, April 7, 2007 — Vince Carter and Jason Kidd became the first teammates with triple-doubles in the same game since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in 1989.
2 p.m. ET — 2000 Slam Dunk Contest — Raptors guard Vince Carter, Rockets guard Steve Francis and Raptors guard Tracy McGrady compete in the finals of the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest from Oakland.
8:30 p.m. ET — 2000 Slam Dunk Contest — Raptors guard Vince Carter, Rockets guard Steve Francis and Raptors guard Tracy McGrady compete in the finals of the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest from Oakland.
9 p.m. ET — Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors, 2001 Eastern Conference Semifinals – Game 3 — Vince Carter takes over for his home crowd, scoring 50 points in Toronto.
11 p.m. ET — Washington Wizards vs. New Jersey Nets, April 7, 2007 — Vince Carter and Jason Kidd became the first teammates with triple-doubles in the same game since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in 1989.
1 a.m. ET — Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors, 2001 Eastern Conference Semifinals – Game 3 — Vince Carter takes over for his home crowd, scoring 50 points in Toronto.
