Vince Carter, stardom behind him, still proud, still contributing in NBA at age 38

Posted Apr 16, 2015
Vince Carter is explaining why he signed with the Grizzlies last summer, and he cites the vague “opportunity.” Opportunity to win his first championship? Opportunity to play? “To play,” Carter says. “I didn’t have anybody else wanting me.” Did he think he could play more in Memphis than anywhere else? (NBC Sports)

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