Not so long ago, we wondered what the “legacy” of Vince Carterand how it would be celebrated.
Certainly, “Vinsanity” had marked an entire generation of fans with its flights to the circle, but its track record was very meager, with only one major title (at the 2000 Olympics) and a very complicated divorce with the Raptors.
In a few months, the question was resolved since Vince Carter entered the Hall of Fame, before the Raptors and then the Nets decided to retire his number 15. In Brooklyn, it happened last night!
“This is truly something that me and my family will cherish forever” explains the retireevery emotional at the press conference. “Being the seventh player to see his jersey go up is crazy. It's an honor. »
A new life in New Jersey
Vince Carter's number 15 joins those of Drazen Petrovic (#3), his former teammate Jason Kidd (#5), John Williamson (#23), Bill Melchionni (#25), Buck Williams (#52 ) and especially Julius Erving (#32).
The latter was in fact Vince Carter's idol during his childhood, and being able to enjoy the match and the ceremony alongside “Dr. J” particularly marked the winner of the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest.
Because although he ultimately only played four and a half seasons in New Jersey, the former outfielder assures that the period was one of the most beautiful of his career.
“It was a new life. My role in Toronto was to take the ball and go score. When I got here, there was a guy (Jason Kidd) who made my life easy.” explained the hero of the evening.
