On Thursday, Vince Carter announced his retirement.
It brings an end to an incredible NBA career, one that spans a record-setting four decades. It started with the Toronto Raptors, where Carter became a household name, and ended with the Atlanta Hawks, where he served as a mentor on one of the NBA's up-and-coming teams. He earned eight All-Star selections and two All-NBA selections along the way.
In wake of his announcement, the NBA community came together to congratulate Carter on his career.
Teams
Dear @mrvincecarter15,
- Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 25, 2020
Thank you for inspiring a nation to believe.
Thank you for laying the foundation of basketball in Canada.
Thank you for letting us fly with you.
Thank you for a lifetime of memories.
Love, Canada pic.twitter.com/vTkWLfss4M
22 seasons in the making. Happy retirement, @mrvincecarter15!
- Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) June 25, 2020
π: https://t.co/TtTw0ozXOJ#H15TORY x #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/Ckd85R9Inx
22 Years of Greatness
- Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 25, 2020
Congrats on a legendary career, @mrvincecarter15. pic.twitter.com/RdcVoghtcl
Congrats on a Hall-of-Fame career, Vinsanity!
- Phoenix Suns (@Suns) June 25, 2020
Thank you for all you did for the game of basketball! pic.twitter.com/akUChVdO9R
Thank you, Vince. #H15TORY pic.twitter.com/ebSsGLZnTd
- Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) June 26, 2020
All-Amazing. pic.twitter.com/aCBmmc7nMO
- Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) June 25, 2020
"He's one of our own." π
- Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) June 25, 2020
Congrats on an amazing career, @mrvincecarter15! pic.twitter.com/XZkScjCjVy
Today we salute the career of a legend.
- Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) June 25, 2020
Thank you for everything, @mrvincecarter15 ππ» pic.twitter.com/g3i1rGx1BR
Congratulations on an unforgettable career, @mrvincecarter15!
- Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) June 25, 2020
ππ pic.twitter.com/lcZuEPElrV
Thank you @mrvincecarter15 for the incredible memories and congratulations on a truly extraordinary @NBA career!#H15TORY pic.twitter.com/f3EjBNTcAk
- Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 25, 2020
Congratulations to @mrvincecarter15 on an iconic @NBA career.
- Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 25, 2020
So glad we were able to give you a round of applause during your final game at @TheFieldhouse π pic.twitter.com/qx0e6aJKgB
Congrats on the amazing career, @mrvincecarter15.
- NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 25, 2020
Thank you for the memories and Happy Retirement! pic.twitter.com/pRhEkhPSBv
Nothing but respect to a legend π
- New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) June 25, 2020
Happy retirement, @mrvincecarter15! pic.twitter.com/A8hbXyb3qp
Congratulations to @mrvincecarter15 on an unforgettable career!
- Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) June 25, 2020
Thank you for all the memories. pic.twitter.com/15iosh3ocH
Nothing but respect for a legendary career. π
- Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) June 25, 2020
Thank you, @mrvincecarter15!#H15TORY pic.twitter.com/azaSDgEVtC
Congrats to an amazing career, @mrvincecarter15! #H15TORY pic.twitter.com/mWX2gmVR0l
- Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) June 25, 2020
Salute to an amazing career, @mrvincecarter15. π #H15TORY pic.twitter.com/ordYSedMr2
- LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 25, 2020
Players
Inspired so many Canadian kids! Pre VC a couple Canadians in the NBA and this year up to 20 were on NBA rosters. Thank you VC! β€οΈ https://t.co/PmtbAj8Cr5
- Steve Nash (@SteveNash) June 25, 2020
@mrvincecarter15 congrats on a HOF career bro. Thanks for inspiring a whole generation of young kids across Canada and helping them believe that making the NBA was a possibility #HalfManHalfAmazing
- Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) June 25, 2020
I'll never forget the lessons VC taught me as a young NBA player, ones that I'll be forever grateful for ππΏππΏ. Vince contains some of the best talent I've ever seen a basketball player posses, and I'm glad I was able to witness that up close and personal early on in my career. https://t.co/qYySzafxd5
- Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) June 25, 2020
Congrats to one of my all-time favorite teammates @mrvincecarter15 on an incredible career. See you in @HoopHall! pic.twitter.com/lmzyxQWiWj
- Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) June 25, 2020
Congrats VC on an amazing career!! Legend! I'll never forget watching you jump a 7 footer, telling me during Linsanity I owe you licensing fees for ripping it off Vinsanity and being an amazing mentor/teammate. Thanks for forever changing the game
- Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) June 26, 2020
Oh my goodness π³π₯ @mrvincecarter15 https://t.co/AHc2VgS5Un
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) June 26, 2020
Congratulations on an amazing career! @mrvincecarter15
- jose manuel calderon (@JmCalderon) June 25, 2020
Had the pleasure of playing vs you and with you! Always a class act!
Thank you!! #Vinsanity #HalfManHalfAmazing pic.twitter.com/QlDZjWwwy2
Unbelievable career Vince!
- Pau Gasol (@paugasol) June 25, 2020
Thank you for your invaluable contributions to the game we love. pic.twitter.com/TCI2zg2YX9
This pic couldn't be more fitting! Like any player, I've had some ups and downs in my career. But @mrvincecarter15 's killer smile has been a constant no matter what! What a thrill to say you were my teammate!!! https://t.co/opXZM4TLOI
- Robin Lopez (@rolopez42) June 26, 2020
Thank You VC for everything !! ππ½ββοΈπ― @mrvincecarter15 pic.twitter.com/2CSTbXY8Hq
- Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) June 25, 2020
half man half amazing. πͺπ½ #ThankYouVince pic.twitter.com/onSrIDk77a
- Ja Morant (@JaMorant) June 25, 2020
Congrats on a Hall of Fame career @mrvincecarter15 one of my favorite players ever #HalfManHalfAmazing
- Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) June 25, 2020
Half-Man Half-Amazing congratulations on a amazing career, we will miss you. Happy retirement @mrvincecarter15 ππΌππΌππΌ pic.twitter.com/DkG656XSiX
- Goran DragiΔ (@Goran_Dragic) June 25, 2020
Congrats on a HOF career @mrvincecarter15 ! It was a honor to play along side of you! pic.twitter.com/7Mwp9Kywz8
- Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) June 25, 2020
Thanks for taking us on the magic carpet ride through the sky @mrvincecarter15 !! #legend
- π Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) June 25, 2020
THANK YOU VC π€π€
- Troy Brown Jr (@Troy_Brown33) June 25, 2020
One of My Childhood HeroesβΌοΈβΌοΈ
The Game Is Gonna Miss You OGππΎ
(This Man Has Been In The League More Years Than I've been Aliveπ) pic.twitter.com/xlDBP2RWja
Respect!
- Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) June 25, 2020
ππΏ https://t.co/CHIhpmcFIL
*simplify https://t.co/3Sb0Z5E9Cf
- Jameer Nelson (@jameernelson) June 25, 2020
Congratulations to my brother @mrvincecarter15 on a GREAT Career....the game is going to miss you!!! Thank You for the highlights and everything that you've done for the game of basketball. #AirCanada#BestInGameDunkerEverππΎπͺπΎππΎππΎπ― pic.twitter.com/8QOG9KM6c9
- Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) June 25, 2020
Gonna miss Vinsanity. Thx for the memories @mrvincecarter15 ππ½ pic.twitter.com/n8gudv9QtP
- Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) June 25, 2020
Legend! https://t.co/0YLUq8ODiS
- Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) June 25, 2020
THANK YOU @mrvincecarter15 .! ILL BE FOREVER THANKFUL FOR YOU TAKING ROOKIE JC UNDER YOUR WINGS AND HELPING MOLD ME INTO THE PRO I AM TODAY! ENJOY THE HALL OF FAME LEGEND IT WAS ONE HELLUAVA RIDE GLAD TO SHARE SOME MEMORIES WITH YOU.! -99
- JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) June 25, 2020
The reason we had dunk contests after HS/AAU practices!!!
- Derrick Favors (@dfavors14) June 25, 2020
Congrats @mrvincecarter15 https://t.co/K16C7hoI3H
Salute to the legend! Big bro @mrvincecarter15! https://t.co/KmwDyEGOTQ
- Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) June 25, 2020
Coaches
Congrats @mrvincecarter15. Half Man, Half Amazing, ALL class! It's been an honor and a privilege for me to work with you. https://t.co/eHb6Dy2OiM
- LP (@LloydPierceLP) June 25, 2020
It's been a @UNC_Basketball start to the day. Vince officially retiring and memories of us drafting Ty Lawson 11 years ago.
- George Karl (@CoachKarl22) June 25, 2020
Two of Carolina's all time greats!
