In One Unexpected Way, Vince Carter Surpassed Michael Jordan

Posted Feb 13, 2016
Vince Carter was one of those unfortunate souls who arrived in the NBA at a time when he and other high-flying wing players tried to live up to the hype of being “the next Michael Jordan,’’ and couldn’t pull it off. Off the court? The five-time NBA All-Star was every bit Michael Jordan, if not bigger – in Canada. (Forbes)

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