Q&A: Vince Carter Discusses Shifting Role, Hawks' Progress, and More

Posted Dec 31, 2019
In my house there sits a picture of my dad and me – at three weeks old – watching the 1997 NCAA National Semifinal game between North Carolina and Arizona. My dad was a huge Tar Heels fan and indoctrinated me into the tradition early. Playing in the game was, among other future NBA stars, Vince Carter – then a sophomore at Carolina. (Hawks Maven)

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