Greatest former UNC athlete by state (Florida): Vince Carter

Posted May 10, 2019
At North Carolina, Vince Carter was a high-flying dunking machine who quickly developed into a terrific defensive player. As a professional, his incredible on-court theatrics gave birth to the phenomenon “Vinsanity.” And now after 21 seasons in the NBA, Carter may not be done yet, though he’ll one day end up in the Naismith Hall of Fame. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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