Vince Carter, near 40, leads NBA's elder statesmen

Posted Dec 1, 2016
Vince Carter is no longer the NBA's highest flyer, though he's certainly not ready to be grounded. Once one of basketball's most ferocious dunkers who put opponents on posters he can no longer rely just on his athleticism. Nearing 40 years old, the guy who famously put his arm through the rim while winning a dunk contest now often plays below it. (Associated Press)

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