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Vince Carter playing for the Toronto Raptors — eight-time NBA All-Star and 2000 Slam Dunk Contest champion
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Vince Carter

Vincent Lamar Carter

8× NBA All-Star, 2000 Slam Dunk Contest legend, longest career in NBA history (22 seasons).

Position
Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Size
6'6" · 220 lb
Born
Jan 26, 1977 · Daytona Beach, Florida
Drafted
1998 · pick 5
1,541 (3rd all-time)
Games
16.7
Points Per Game
25,728 (19th all-time)
Career Points
4.3
Rebounds Per Game
22 (NBA all-time record)
Seasons

Vince Carter played 22 NBA seasons, the longest career in league history. He was the 1999 Rookie of the Year, an eight-time All-Star, and the cousin of Tracy McGrady. His 2000 Slam Dunk Contest performance — including the between-the-legs dunk and the 360° windmill — is widely considered the greatest dunk contest of all time. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024.

Draft Night

Vince Carter drafted #5 overall by the Golden State Warriors (1998 NBA Draft).

Career

1998-2004Toronto RaptorsDrafted #5 overall by Golden State and immediately traded to Toronto for Antawn Jamison. 1999 Rookie of the Year, 2000 Slam Dunk Contest performance still considered the greatest in the event's history. Took the Raptors to their first three playoff appearances.
2004-2009New Jersey NetsTraded to New Jersey in December 2004. Made three All-Star teams there, paired with Jason Kidd in a high-pace offense.
2009-2010Orlando MagicOne full season alongside Dwight Howard, took the Magic to the conference finals.
2010-2011Phoenix SunsHalf-season after a midseason trade.
2011-2014Dallas MavericksThree seasons as a veteran wing under Rick Carlisle, hit one of the most-replayed playoff buzzer-beaters in 2014 vs San Antonio.
2014-2017Memphis GrizzliesThree more seasons in Memphis.
2017-2018Sacramento KingsOne season.
2018-2020Atlanta HawksFinal two seasons in Atlanta. Retired June 25, 2020 after 22 NBA seasons — the longest career in league history.

Honors & Awards

8× NBA All-Star 1999 NBA Rookie of the Year 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion 2× All-NBA selection Naismith Hall of Fame (2024) Longest NBA career: 22 seasons

In-depth stories

Vince Carter High School: Mainland in Daytona Beach
Vince Carter's high school was Mainland in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was a 1995 McDonald's All-American before signing with North Carolina.

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