Vince Carter

Prime Vince Carter Vs. Right Now Klay Thompson

... unreal that people started calling him “Half-Man, Half-Amazing,” like he was a real life superhero. And his dunks outside game action—i.e. in the 2000 dunk contest—were, unbelievably, completely freestyled, meaning that probably the single greatest dunking performance ever was accomplished with zero planning. A total freak of nature, Vinsanity was worth the price of admission. Klay Thompson: Three-point shooting. I have used this Shea Serrano quote regarding Game 6 of the 2016 Western Conference Finals before, but in this context it bears restating. Klay Thompson had already hit nine 3 s in the game, evolving into KLAY THOMPSON — his most violent form. The universe vibrates when KLAY THOMPSON walks and it glows when he shoots 3 s. When Thompson gets in a zone, there are few players in the league who can rival his scorching, melt-your-entire-skeletal-system level of hotness. When Thompson gets in a zone, he’s on ...

Riverfront In Spotlight, Vince Carter In Air

... Conley’s, and I suspect that’s the way it will go down. I did have Conley first in line as an injury replacement on the West Squad, but he didn’t make that case look good last night. Studio Hound: Memphis engineer and producer Matt Ross-Spang worked on the Drive-By Truckers’ “American Band,” Margo Price’s “Midwest Farmer’s Daughter” and Lori Mc Kenna’s “The Bird & the Rifle,” three of the most (deservingly) highly regarded roots/Americana albums of 2016, and is currently working on a new album from Grammy winner Jason Isbell. Tape Op magazine does a long Q&A with Ross-Spang , titled  “Eyeing the Future Through the Past.” A lot of it is probably a little too insider-y for most readers, but there’s some interesting stuff about the present and future of Sam Phillips Recording Service and about running an active recording studio (Sun Studio) that’s also a tourist attraction. A sample. Was anyone ever locking the studio down, like to do day after day without tours. No. We did a T Bone Burnett [Tape Op #67] ...

Vintage Vince Carter

... and guard Vince Carter (15) talk during the first half in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Boston Celtics in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, May 18, 2010. (AP Photo/John Raoux). John Raoux, ASSOCIATED PRESS. Orlando Magic forward Vince Carter (15) drives against Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) in the first quarter of Game 4 in the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals in Boston, Monday, May 24, 2010. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson). Winslow Townson, ASSOCIATED PRESS. Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, right, and Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen chat during the second half of Game 5 in the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, May 26, 2010. The Magic won 113-92. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack). Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP. Orlando Magic's Vince Carter (15) complains about a call during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Boston Celtics in ...

I'm Still Standing

... celebration. “The feeling I had,” Carter said of watching the video, “it was like being drafted, that wonderful moment. It was like holding up that dunk contest trophy. It was like winning Rookie of the Year. It was receiving that gold medal at the Olympics [in 2000]. It was like standing there at the Opening Ceremony at the Olympics. Those were some of the moments in my life. Looking at that Jumbotron, I felt like the boy in the bubble having that moment. So, somebody could’ve been talking to me and I couldn’t hear it. I was living in those moments right then. Why? Because I didn’t think it would ever happen. To see it, it made me happy.”. Carter’s influence on a generation of Canadian basketball players is immeasurable. Though he hasn’t worn a Raptors uniform in more than 13 years, his ascent to being a four-time leading All-Star vote-getter – highlighted by that unforgettable 2000 Slam Dunk Contest – continues to define much of his legacy. That success didn’t come without some thorns, but Carter pushed through those prickly moments, including his infamous decision to attend his ...

On Vince Carter’s 40th Birthday, Watch Two 40-dunk Videos Of His Best Slams

... Figure Skating Championships: Free Dance Olympic Sports Sat 8 am CT. Digital Only UCI Cyclocross: Women's World Championships Olympic Sports Sat 8 am CT. Digital Only IBSF World Cup: Konigssee Two Man Bobsleigh Run 2 Olympic Sports Sat 9 am CT. Digital Only FIS Ski Jumping: Willingen Men's HS 145 Team Olympic Sports Sat 9 am CT. NBCSN A-10 Basketball: Davidson vs. Fordham General Sat 11 am CT. NBC Sports USSA: Solitude Team Snowboardcross and Skicross Olympic Sports Sat 12 pm CT. Golf Channel Farmers Insurance Open Third Round Golf Sat 12 pm CT. NBCSN A-10 Basketball: St. Bonaventure vs. Rhode Island General Sat 1 pm CT. NBC Sports U. S. Figure Skating Championships Olympic Sports Sat 1:30 pm CT. Digital Only FIS Freestyle Skiing: Calgary Moguls Olympic Sports Sat 2:30 pm CT. NBCSN U. S. Track and Field Indoor Games Olympic Sports Sat 3 pm CT. NBC Sports Pegasus ...

40 Photos For Vince Carter's 40th Birthday

... All-Star game. Nick Wass, AP. April 3, 2001: Vince Carter celebrates his team's 100-85 victory over the Philadelphia 76 ers. Kevin Frayer, Associated Press. May 13, 2001: Vince Carter hugs Allen Iverson prior to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series in Toronto. Kevin Frayer, Associated Press. May 20, 2001: Vince Carter celebrates as he enters Kenan Stadium to begin commencement exercises at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N. C. Grant Halverson, Associated Press. Dec. 7, 2001: Vince Carter dunks the ball during a game against the Denver Nuggets. Nat Butler, NBAE/ Getty Images. Feb. 9, 2003: Michael Jordan jokes with Vince Carter during pre-game warmups. Michael A. Schwarz, USA TODAY. Oct. 23, 2003: Vince Carter chats with Cleveland Cavaliers' rookie Le Bron James as they wait for a decision to cancel an exhibition game. Jacques Boissinot, Associated Press. Jan. 28, 2004: Chris Bosh and Vince Carter celebrate at the end of the Raptors 94-84 win over the ...

40 Things That Have Changed During His Career

... Vince Carter. (Getty). Vincent Lamar Carter, Jr. was born on January 26, 1977 in Daytona, Florida. A cousin of former NBA player Tracy Mc Grady, the now 40-year-old Carter attended the University of North Carolina and then was drafted fifth overall by the Golden State Warriors in 1998. Carter was immediately traded to the Toronto Raptors for Antawn Jamison, and the rest has become history. Since Carter made his NBA debut on February 5, 1999, here are 40 things that have changed in the NBA and the world as Carter’s 18-season career has elapsed. 1. Carter has played for five other teams besides Toronto, which include the Dallas Mavericks, the Memphis Grizzlies (his current team), the New Jersey Nets, the Orlando Magic and the Phoenix Suns. 2. The human population of the Earth surpassed 6 billion individuals. 3. Three different United States presidents have sat in office. 4. The euro replaced traditional currency in 11 European countries. 5. Lance Armstrong won – and was stripped of – seven Tour de France titles. 6. Vladimir Putin came into power in Russia. 7. The United States women’s soccer team won the World Cup ...