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A'ja Wilson is first WNBA player on 'NBA 2K' global cover

Entertainment News // 6 months ago

A'ja Wilson is first WNBA player on 'NBA 2K' global cover

Women's basketball star A'ja Wilson graces the cover of the upcoming "NBA 2K's" All-Star Edition, becoming the first WNBA player featured on the popular basketball video game's global cover.

Vince Carter, 43, retiring from NBA after record 22-year career

NBA // 4 years ago

Vince Carter, 43, retiring from NBA after record 22-year career

Eight-time All-Star selection Vince Carter is retiring from the NBA after a record 22-year career in the league.

Obama criticizes coronavirus response, gives advice to college graduates

U.S. News // 4 years ago

Obama criticizes coronavirus response, gives advice to college graduates

Former President Barack Obama criticized the Trumps administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, saying "folks in charge don't always know what they're doing," during two virtual commencements.

Vince Carter, 42, to play in NBA-record 22nd season with Atlanta Hawks

NBA // 5 years ago

Vince Carter, 42, to play in NBA-record 22nd season with Atlanta Hawks

Veteran free agent Vince Carter, 42, reached an agreement to return to the Atlanta Hawks to play in his final NBA season in the 2019-20 campaign.

Portland Trail Blazers trade Evan Turner to Atlanta Hawks for Kent Bazemore

NBA // 5 years ago

Portland Trail Blazers trade Evan Turner to Atlanta Hawks for Kent Bazemore

The Portland Trail Blazers traded Evan Turner to the Atlanta Hawks for Kent Bazemore, the teams announced Monday.

Vince Carter, 42, says he'll return to NBA for 22nd season

NBA // 5 years ago

Vince Carter, 42, says he'll return to NBA for 22nd season

Vince Carter, 42, says he plans to return for his 22nd NBA season in 2019.

Kevin Garnett says Team USA had $1M dunk bounty on Yao Ming

NBA // 5 years ago

Kevin Garnett says Team USA had $1M dunk bounty on Yao Ming

NBA legend Kevin Garnett said Team USA had a $1 million bounty on Yao Ming during the 2000 Olympics for whoever could dunk on him first.

NBA All-Star Weekend results: Hamidou Diallo dunks over Shaq, wins title

NBA // 5 years ago

NBA All-Star Weekend results: Hamidou Diallo dunks over Shaq, wins title

Jayson Tatum, Hamidou Diallo and Joe Harris shined during the NBA's All-Star Weekend events Saturday night.

Indiana Pacers look to win fifth straight against Atlanta Hawks

NBA // 6 years ago

Indiana Pacers look to win fifth straight against Atlanta Hawks

The fact that the Indiana Pacers are one of the hottest in the Eastern Conference right now is not necessarily surprising given their play all season.

Atlanta Hawks going for fourth straight as they host hot Indiana Pacers

NBA // 6 years ago

Atlanta Hawks going for fourth straight as they host hot Indiana Pacers

The Atlanta Hawks shoot for a season-long four-game winning streak on Wednesday night, but they'll have to do it against the Indiana Pacers.

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He does a lot of things for us on both ends of the floor and it's always tough to make up for that
Jason Kidd angered by media reports Dec 06, 2007

I am excited to be joining such a talented collection of players, and I know we will all work extremely hard and with pride to represent our country
Team USA replaces Bryant with Carter Jul 28, 2003

I would prefer to trade him and get a veteran
Report: Carter wants Bosh dealt Jul 01, 2003

If I'm a fan voting for you, and you're starting, and all of a sudden you're not starting, how do you think I would feel? I would feel disappointed
In Sports from United Press International Feb 09, 2003

If I'm a fan voting for you, and you're starting, and all of a sudden you're not starting, how do you think I would feel? I would feel disappointed
Jordan getting superstar treatment Feb 08, 2003

Vincent Lamar "Vince" Carter (born January 26, 1977) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. He is a shooting guard who can also play small forward.

A high school McDonald's All-American, Carter went on to star for three years at the University of North Carolina before being selected as the #5 pick in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors, who traded him to the Toronto Raptors. The NBA Rookie of the Year his first season, he shot to fame as the winner of the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest the next season, competing alongside his third cousin and then-teammate, Tracy McGrady.

An eight-time NBA All-Star, Carter joined NBA icons Julius Erving and Michael Jordan as the only players to lead the NBA All-Star Game fan voting three or more times. He helped lead the Raptors to three consecutive playoff appearances before various injuries and losing seasons caused relations between Carter and the Raptors to deteriorate. In 2004, he was traded to the New Jersey Nets, where he spent five years before being moved to the Orlando Magic on the day of the 2009 NBA Draft. In December 2010 he was traded by the Magic to the Phoenix Suns.

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