Vince Carter
Professional basketball player, NBA All-Star
Born
January 26th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player played primarily as a shooting guard and small forward. Spent over 20 seasons in the NBA, representing teams such as the Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets, and Dallas Mavericks. Achieved recognition for exceptional scoring ability and athleticism, particularly noted for performing numerous highlight-reel dunks. Selected as an NBA All-Star eight times and won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 1999. Made significant contributions to his teams during playoff runs and left a legacy of thrilling performances throughout his career.
Eight-time NBA All-Star
NBA Rookie of the Year in 1999
Played for Toronto Raptors and New Jersey Nets
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