Vinsanity: Passion for basketball helping Carter defy Father Time in Sacramento

Posted Feb 13, 2018
Vince Carter may be the oldest guy in the NBA, but he rarely acts his age. The 41-year-old has altered his style and fought off Father Time in a career that's seen him play for seven teams. Now, the last NBA player to have been coached by Dean Smith at the University of North Carolina is close to moving into the top 10 all-time in number of NBA games played. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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