Vince Carter becomes fifth player to appear in 1,500 NBA games

Posted Dec 10, 2019
Vince Carter on Tuesday played in his 1,500th NBA game, joining John Stockton, Dirk Nowitzki, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Robert Parish as the only players in NBA history to reach that milestone. It is a testament not only to longevity but his talent and ability to adjust to different roles throughout his career – from lottery pick to All-Star to veteran sage. (USA Today)

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