Raptors president talks about the impact Vince Carter had on the popularity of basketball in Canada

Posted Dec 11, 2020
In a recent interview, Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri talked about the popularity of Canada’s sport. Vince Carter spent the majority of his prime in Toronto, leading the Raptors to several playoff appearances. On top of that, he was one of the most popular players in the NBA back in the day, and his impact among the kids watching him was tremendous. (Basketball Network)

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