Vince Carter Leaves Lasting Legacy as 22-Year NBA Career Ends Posted Jun 8, 2020 The NBA’s decision to restart its season in July with 22 teams means the 22-year career of former UNC star Vince Carter has come to an end. While the latter portion of his career included several stops around the NBA to provide veteran leadership, the early portion saw him explode on the scene with feats of athleticism that captured fans' imaginations. (Chapelboro.com)