What does Vince Carter mean to basketball in Canada?

Posted Jan 18, 2019
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, but the story coming out of that game was centered around Vince Carter who may have played his last NBA game in Toronto. From beloved superstar to vilified foe and everywhere in between, Carter's place in history as seen through the lens of Canadian basketball fans is complicated and runs the full gamut. (NBA.com)

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