Top 15 Quotes & Sayings by Vince Carter

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Vince Carter.
Last updated on September 18, 2024.
Vince Carter

Vincent Lamar Carter Jr. is an American former professional basketball player and current basketball analyst for ESPN. He primarily played the shooting guard and small forward positions, but occasionally played power forward later in his NBA career. He was an eight-time All-Star and a two-time All-NBA Team selection. He is the only player in NBA history to play 22 seasons and in four different decades, from his debut in 1999 to his retirement in 2020. He entertained crowds with his leaping ability and slam dunks, earning him nicknames such as "Vinsanity", "Air Canada", and "Half Man, Half Amazing". He has been ranked as the greatest dunker of all time by numerous players, journalists, and by the National Basketball Association (NBA). In addition to his dunking prowess, he was a prolific three-point shooter, making the sixth most three-point field goals in league history.

There's not a thing that any of you guys can say bad about me that would hurt my feelings... I'm not coming at you, what I'm saying is that, I'm willing to take that heat for my team, if we're playing well or if we're not playing well.
I play some fighting games, but mostly I just play sports.
I think people are going to like my new shoes. I like them. I had a lot of success with the one last year, but this year's shoe is going to be a little different, but at the same time it's going to be a little spin-off on last year's shoe.
Everybody is different. Everybody has different styles. Just do it the best way you know how.
I just think people should be able to express themselves.
My first dunk was actually in sixth grade.
I don't care how I got here. In the books, when you look at it 10 or 20 years from now, it's not going say how he got here, it's going to say he's here and he represented the team.
I don't want or need to gain respect with what I do off the court. I want respect for what I do on the court. — © Vince Carter
I don't want or need to gain respect with what I do off the court. I want respect for what I do on the court.
It's time for the truth: I want to be traded, I'm ready to be traded. First and foremost, this has nothing to do with the fans or the city, it's just time for me to look after me.
I like to smile, even in intense situations. My opponents don't know how to react when they see me smile.
Life's not real easy right now. But I guess I'd rather have it this way than not at all. — © Vince Carter
Life's not real easy right now. But I guess I'd rather have it this way than not at all.
[When you're on fire] it feels like nobody's out there, you're playing by yourself. You don't care how good a defender is guarding you.
My parents are my inspiration. Believe it or not, they're my personal coaches. After every game I still call them and get their take on how I played.
My old coach used to say two points was two points.
I take a lot of favorite moves from great players and add them to my repertoire.
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