In toppling Wizards, ageless Vince Carter takes down Father Time again

Posted Feb 9, 2019
At 42, Vince Carter should have an “I’ll have my pina colada poolside after playing 18 holes” mentality. Instead, the legendary performer signed to work with a rebuilding Atlanta Hawks team loaded with youth and upside. That might seem like a strange landing spot for a player 20 years into a jaw-dropping NBA career. Carter took a different view. (NBC Sports)

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