Vince Carter
Vince Carter is an American former professional basketball player known for being the only player in NBA history to have a career spanning four decades.
Basketball Player
January 26, 1977
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Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Vince Carter, an American former professional basketball player and current ESPN analyst, is known for his exceptional dunking skills and athleticism. Primarily playing as a shooting guard and small forward, he also occasionally took on the role of a power forward later in his career. Carter’s accolades include being an eight-time All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Team selection, and winning an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2000. He played for various teams during his 22-year career, such as the Atlanta Hawks, and is the only player in NBA history with a career spanning four decades, debuting in the 1990s and retiring in 2020. His most memorable moment was in the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, where he jumped over French center Frédéric Weis, earning the nickname “Half Man, Half Amazing.” Carter was also named NBA Rookie of the Year in 1999. Apart from basketball, he is an accomplished photographer and showcased his work in a New York City gallery in 2007.