Vince Carter speaks out on controversial decision to attend UNC graduation during 2001 NBA Playoffs

Posted May 18, 2020
Nearly two decades later, Vince Carter says he wouldn't change a thing about his decision to attend his graduation ceremony at UNC on the morning of what was then the most important game in Toronto Raptors history. "It was a taxing day for me, but I was able to accomplish both goals," Carter said. "And I would do it again if I had to," Carter told graduates. (The Score)

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