Vince Carter Gets Ovation in Possibly Last Game at Toronto

Posted Dec 18, 2017
North Carolina legend Vince Carter is playing in his 20th NBA season, and at 40 years old, there is speculation that Carter may retire soon. Carter and the Sacramento Kings traveled to play the Toronto Raptors on Monday, where Carter spent his first six seasons (and part of his seventh). When he checked out of the game, the Raptors fans gave him a standing ovation. (Inside Carolina)

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