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Hawks' Vince Carter wants to be available for all 82 games

NEW YORK -- Being the first NBA player to play in four different decades is not a lofty enough goal for Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter.

After dropping 17 points in the Hawks' 100-96 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, Carter said that he aims to appear in every game this season.

"I want to make sure I am available for every game," Carter told ESPN. "Obviously, it is Coach's decision, but I want to keep my body right so I can do that.