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Vince Carter Passes Lakers Legend Jerry West For 21st On NBA All-Time Field Goals Made List

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter passed Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West for 21st on the NBA’s all-time field goals made list on Tuesday night. Carter’s 9,017th field goal made which broke the tie with West came on a 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter.

While the Hawks lost to the Charlotte Hornets, Carter finished with seven points (2-of-4 shooting), one rebound, one assist, two blocks, and two steals in 23 minutes.

At 41 years old, Carter is currently the oldest active player in the league. In comparison, his rookie teammate Trae Young is only 20 years old.