Vince Carter's efficiency has been crucial to Mavs' success Posted Jan 14, 2014 The numbers show how essential sixth man Vince Carter’s scoring efficiency is to the Dallas Mavericks. The 36-year-old Carter averages 12.4 points on 45.0 percent shooting in the Mavs’ 23 victories. The Mavs are 10-3 when Carter, an eight-time All-Star who has embraced a reserve role during the golden years of a Hall of Fame career, shoots at least 45 percent from the floor. (ESPN.com)