Vince Carter: ‘I plan on coming back one more season’

Posted Apr 11, 2018
Twenty years ago, the NBA welcomed a high-flying young man who created a phenomenon known as “Vinsanity.” Nearly 25,000 points later at age 41, Vince Carter is the oldest player in the NBA and a member of the rebuilding Sacramento Kings. He’s still in love with the game. Carter, a free agent-to-be, wants to return for his 21st NBA season during 2018-19. (The Undefeated)

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