Vince Carter

NBA Legend

Professional Basketball Player / Dunk King / 8-time NBA All-Star

Born January 26, 1977 | Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward

NBA Champion Olympic Gold Medalist

Expert Tip: Vince Carter is widely regarded as one of the greatest dunkers in NBA history and played a record 22 seasons in the league.

Career Highlights

11998 NBA Draft (5th overall pick)

Carter was selected by the Golden State Warriors and immediately traded to the Toronto Raptors.

Selected by the Golden State Warriors and immediately traded to the Toronto Raptors.

22000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion

Carter's legendary performance revolutionized the dunk contest with his athleticism and creativity.

His legendary performance revolutionized the dunk contest with his athleticism and creativity.

38-time NBA All-Star (2000-2007)

Carter was voted as an All-Star starter in his first seven appearances.

Voted as an All-Star starter in his first seven appearances.

42000 Olympic Gold Medalist

Member of the famous "Redeem Team" that won gold in Sydney.

5NBA record 22 seasons played

Carter holds the record for the longest NBA career spanning four decades (1998-2020).

Holds the record for the longest NBA career spanning four decades (1998-2020).

Expert Tip: Carter was known for his longevity, adapting his game as he aged from a high-flying dunker to a respected veteran and three-point shooter.

Signature Achievements

1Iconic Dunk over 7'2" Frédéric Weis

At the 2000 Olympics, Carter performed one of the most famous dunks in basketball history.

Performed one of the most famous dunks in basketball history at the 2000 Olympics.

2Toronto Raptors All-Time Leading Scorer

Carter held this record until surpassed by DeMar DeRozan in 2018.

Held this record until surpassed by DeMar DeRozan in 2018.

3Only player to score in 4 different decades

Carter scored NBA points in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.

Scored NBA points in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.

Career Teams

1Toronto Raptors (1998-2004)

Became "Air Canada" and brought global attention to the franchise.

2New Jersey Nets (2004-2009)

Formed a "Big Three" with Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson.

3Dallas Mavericks (2011-2014)

Played a key role in the 2011 NBA Championship team.

4Atlanta Hawks (2018-2020)

Final NBA team where he served as a mentor to younger players.

Expert Tip: Carter's jersey number 15 was retired by the Toronto Raptors in 2020, cementing his legacy with the franchise despite a controversial departure in 2004.