The 22-year career of Vince Carter — one that spanned four decades in the NBA — officially came to an end Thursday as Carter announced his retirement on the “Winging It” podcast.
“Half man, half amazing” spent the first half of his career as a perennial All-Star (earning that honor in eight consecutive seasons), leading the Raptors and Nets to five playoff appearances and three series wins. He made the transformation into a valuable veteran teammate over the last few years, becoming a mentor in the Memphis, Sacramento, and Atlanta locker rooms to close out his career.