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- Born January 26, 1977
- Birth Place: Daytona Beach, Florida
- Height: 6'6"
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Number: 15
- Fifth pick in 1998 draft by the Golden State Warrirors
- 1999: NBA Rookie of the Year
- 2000: Slam Dunk Champion
- Salary: $16,123,250 (2010) http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/pr...
- College: North Carolina http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/pr...
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Vince Carter is an All-Star Forward-Guard for the Orlando Magic and considered one of the most exciting and creative offensive players in the National Basketball Association.
In 1999, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year and in 2000 won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He has been elected to the NBA All-Star team eight times and has a two time All-NBA selection.
During his stays with the Toronto Raptors and the New Jersey Nets he has enjoyed tremendous individual success, but has been unable to elevate his team to significant post-season success.
In his return to the IZOD Center, Carter who had 16 points and the Orlando Magic handed the New Jersey Nets their second consecutive loss of the season.[1]
Early Life
Vince Lamar Carter was born in Daytona Beach, Florida on January 26, 1977. He attended Mainland High School, where he was touted as a highly coveted prospect and a McDonald's All-American. He would later attend college at the University of North Carolina and establish himself as one of the top players at the college level.Pro Career
Carter was selected with the fifth pick in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors, but then was immediately traded to the Toronto Raptors for fellow University of North Carolina teammate Antawn Jamison. He would establish himself as an elite player winning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. In 2000, he would be selected to his first All-Star Game, and during All-Star Weekend would win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. In the years following he would continue his All-Star caliber play and become the Raptors franchise player.In 2004, frustrated with the team's mediocre play Carter demanded and was granted a trade to the New Jersey Nets for centers Alonzo Mourning, Aaron Williams, and forward Eric Williams.
On June 26, 2009, Carter and Ryan Anderson were traded to Orlando - his hometown. In return, the New Jersey Nets receive Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee ESPN.com: Carter traded to hometown Magic
Vince Carter Timeline
- Born: Jan 26, 1977
- 1998: Drafted, Golden State Warriors
- 1998: Traded, Toronto Raptors
- 1999: NBA Rookie of the Year
- 2000: NBA Slam Dunk Champion
- 2000: Won Gold Medal at Summer Olympics
- 2004: Traded to New Jersey Nets
- 2009: Traded to Orlando Magic
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Vince Carter Questions
RED CARTER swimsuits?? 3 AnswersNice swimsuits I should buy one for my girlfriend. http://www.bluefly.com/_/N-1aaq/Ntt-Red%20Carter/Nrk-all/Nrr-all/Nrt-Red%20Carter/Ntk-all/Ntx-mode+matchallpa... read more
Why did Vince Vaughn in the movie "Into The Wild" get arrested? 1 AnswerHe was selling boxes that allowed people to illegally get cable TV. read more
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NBA News Carter's 26 lead Magic over struggling Celtics (source: Espn): Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Le... http://twurl.nl/fhogi2
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RT @celtics: The C's fall to the Magic, 83-78. Pierce drops 21, 3 rebs and 2 assists. Allen adds 15, 6 assists. Vince Carter had 26 for ORL.
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Celts play poorly, lose to Magic 83-78|Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 .. http://oohja.com/x2ykt
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Wow, Vince Carter just took it to my Celtics! It's a long season though... http://www.spec-taters.com/
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Magic win 4th straight, beating Boston 83-78: Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 reb... http://bit.ly/6eQgOi
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