Vince Carter Biography
Eight-time All-Star guard / forward as a member of the Toronto Raptors who received the 1999 NBA Rookie of the Year award. After winning the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, he built a major following, receiving the nickname “Vinsanity.” Born on January 26, 1977, in Daytona Beach, FL, Vince Carter played for five seasons alongside Jason Kidd on the New Jersey Nets. After his junior season, he shone at North Carolina University, making the Final Four twice, before entering the NBA draught. Having spent the first six years of his career with the Raptors, he played for five seasons on the Brooklyn Nets (at the time in New Jersey), then joined the Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, and Memphis Grizzlies.
Vince Carter Bio, Wiki, Age, Birthday, Salary, Zodiac
| First Name | Vince |
| Middle Name | Lamar |
| Last Name | Carter |
| Full Name at Birth | Vincent Lamar Carter |
| Alternative Name | VC, Vince, Air Canada, Half-Man/Half-Amazing |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthday | 26th January, 1977 |
| Birthplace | Daytona Beach, Florida |
| Height | 6' 6″ (198 cm) |
| Weight | 215lbs (98 kg) |
| Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Brown – Dark |
| Hair Color | Bald |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Daytona Beach Mainland, Daytona Beach, FL, Mainland in Daytona Beach, Florida |
| University | University of North Carolina (three years, graduated), University of North Carolina |
| Occupation | Basketball |
| Basketball Position | Guard |
| NBA First Game Date | 5th February, 1999 |
| Draft | Golden State Warriors, 1st round (5th pick, 5th overall), 1998 NBA Draft |
| Claim to Fame | New Jersey Nets |
| Shoe Size | 16 |
| Brand Endorsements | Nike, Puma |
Vince Carter Education
- He attended Mainland High School situated in Daytona Beach, Florida, and later went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- In August 2000, he completed his college education with a degree in African-American studies.
Vince Carter Career
- Basketball Player
Vince Carter Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Vince Carter is well-known as a Basketball Player. His height is 6 feet and 6 inches. His weight is 98 kg. His body measurements are not still confirmed yet. We will update you as soon as possible. His Zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Vince Carter Achievements
Having spent the first six years of his career with the Raptors, he played for five seasons on the Brooklyn Nets (at the time in New Jersey), then joined the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies.
Vince Carter Family & Parents
Father – Vincent Carter
Mother – Michelle Carter
Vince Carter Married, Wife, Girlfriend
In 2004, he’d married Ellen Rucker. The couple then had a daughter named Kai Michelle but in 2006 they split.
Vince Carter Awards & Championship
- 8× NBA All-Star selection: 2000–2007 (did not play in 2002 due to injury)
- Olympic gold medal: 2000
- 2× All-NBA:
- Second Team: 2001
- Third Team: 2000
- NBA Slam Dunk Champion: 2000
- NBA All-Rookie First Team: 1999
- NBA Rookie of the Year Award: 1999
- The Sporting News NBA Rookie of the Year: 1999
- Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award: 2016
Vince Carter Basketball Playoff Records
- Most three-point field goals made in one half: 8 (May 11, 2001 vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Eastern Conference Semifinals)
- Most consecutive three-point field goals made in one game: 8 (same game as above)
- Most consecutive three-point field goals made in one half: 8 (same game as above)
- First 40-year old player to hit at least three 3-pointers in a playoff game: 3 (April 22, 2017, vs. San Antonio Spurs, Western Conference 1st round)
Vince Carter Toronto Raptors Franchise Records
- Most points scored in a season: 2,107 (1999–2000)
- Most points scored in a game: 51 (February 27, 2000 vs Phoenix Suns)
- Most points scored in a playoff game: 50 (May 11, 2001 vs. Philadelphia 76ers)
- Highest franchise career points per game average: 23.4
- Highest points per game in a season: 27.6 (2000–01)
- Most blocks in a playoff game: 4 (May 11, 2001 vs. Philadelphia 76ers)
- Most field goals made in a season (1999–2000)
- Most field goals made in a game: 20 (January 14, 2000 vs. Milwaukee Bucks)
- Most minutes played in a game: 63 (February 23, 2001 vs. Sacramento Kings)
- 3rd All-Time Franchise points leader: 9,420
- 4th All-Time Franchise blocks leader: 415
Vince Carter Video Game, TV Shows & Films
- Cover of NBA Live 2004
- Cover of NBA Inside Drive 2002
- Feature film Like Mike (2002), in which the fictional Los Angeles Knights team must beat Carter and the Toronto Raptors in order to gain the 8th seed in the playoffs
- Music videos for Fabolous' “This Is My Party” (2002), and Glenn Lewis' “Back for More” (2003)
- TV series Moesha; as for himself in the episode “Mis-Directed Study” (1999)
- The documentary film The Carter Effect (2017), by Sean Menard, about Carter's impact in the Canadian basketball scene; shown at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival; 60 minutes It was also made available on Netflix.
- Video game Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden; Carter has been turned into a cyborg by the evil terrorist organization B.L.O.O.D.M.O.S.E.S
Vince Carter Career Statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Vince Carter Controversies
From 2004 until 2006, Vince Carter had been married to Ellen Rucker. Together the former beaus have a daughter.
He’s married to Sondi Carter, a trainer for NASM. The couple is together with a son and a daughter.
Association
He’s played five seasons alongside Jason Kidd on the New Jersey Nets.
Vince Carter Net Worth, Salary, Earnings
Vince Carter is a well-known and popular Basketball Player. The main and primary source of his income comes from Basketball Player. Let’s check how rich Vince Carter is in 2020?
| Net Worth (2020) | $110 Million |
| Annual Salary | $2.565 Million |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Basketball Matches(profession). |
Vince Carter Twitter
- Twitter – @Vince Carter
Vince Carter Instagram
- Instagram – @Vince Carter
Vince Carter FaceBook
- Facebook – @Vince Carter
FAQs
Is Vince Carter a Hall of Famer?
You almost definitely have seen the news by now: Vince Carter is “officially done professionally with basketball.” … He has a 94.5 percent chance to get in, according to Basketball Reference's Hall of Fame likelihood tracker. So, yeah, Carter's going to become a Famer Hall.
Does Vince Carter still play in NBA?
Vince Carter has announced his retirement from the NBA, ending his 22-year career. Carter, 43, announced his retirement on the podcast “Winging It With Vince Carter” of The Ringer, saying that he is “officially done professionally with basketball.”
Are Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter related?
Tracy's younger brother, Chancellor “Chance” McGrady, played for Memphis Tigers, runner-up of the 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball. McGrady and Vince Carter are (once removed) step-second cousins; they had a feud after McGrady left the Raptors but it was resolved in a short time.
