At 38, Vince Carter Drifts to the 3-Point Line and Reinvents Himself

Posted Apr 1, 2015
If Vince Carter is self-conscious about going gray at 38, it is one of the rare instances in which he has fought the slow toll of time. As a basketball player, he has embraced his old age, adapting his game and tailoring his approach as his career marches on. Gone are the fierce drives and skyscraping dunks (for the most part), replaced by jumpers along the 3-point arc. (New York Times)

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