Vince Carter said it was a dream that his number 15 would retire from the Berkraze Center Ruffter. Is he ready to become a reality on Saturday?
Carter said in Brooklyn Paramount, “I know I think so, but it's not.” “One of the men said,” But you just had it. ” [jersey retired]。 I said “yes”, but I really understand what this means and what this is, so I can keep the same feelings and emotions every year. Masu. Not everyone can get honor. Now I know that there are only seven participants. This is a rare air.
“So, especially when talking about Doctor J, I respect, I am very grateful to be a member of the group. J-kid, I respect you. When I came in. I remember, I met two men [were] 32 and 52 years old. I always saw it many years ago. So now, I went up with them and I was chasing something … I want to give such an impact [they] did. So it's really wonderful to be here a few days later. “
Carter is used to being exposed to rare air. It was the place where he lived in the days when he built a gorgeous career.
Let's make it a career in the Hall of Fame.
He joined Nets from Toronto in December 2004, and scored from 15.9 points to 27.5 points in the remaining period of the season. In five years, he contributed three times to the team's entry into posts and scored 23.6 points on average.
Carter was a question and answer to Richard Jefferson at a premiere screening of the documentary film “From Daytona Beach to Brooklyn” on Thursday, saying, “Two men with a round head and white skin color. You've probably seen competing for Rob. “
Nets retired only from the late Dragen Petrovic (3), Jason Kid (5), John Williamson (23), Bill Merquioni (25), Julius Irving (32), and Back Williams (52). is. Kid last was in 2013, coaching Brooklyn.
It changes on Saturday.
“I'm really blessed, what Joe Zai is trying to do, what my former teammate Sean Marks is trying to do, and that I have given me this honor,” said Carter. Ta. “I talked to Joe Tai several times, but he felt like” this was inevitable “. This should have happened.” And he wanted to do it under his own monitoring. It is very wonderful.
The carter was so.
He lit Nets with offense, like a famous Alonzo memorial poster in 2005.
Jason Collins has moved a veteran to help a mourning under the basket with its symbolic play. However, Collins remembers not only as dancers and scorers, but also as a friend, and remembered as a person who immediately supported me when I came out of my gay.
“Yes, he was wonderful. When I announced, he was one of the players who gave his support,” said Corins and teammates from 2004 to 2008. “Every time I meet him … you always regain your energy,” How are you doing? ” how is your family? And everything again. He's a great teammate. “
He was not an all -star, but was one of the few superstar who was enrolled in franchise.
Jefferson, who played for four years with Carter, said, “I support one of the most talented athletes in walking on the earth.” “It's not just dunk. It's his ability. It's his control of his body. It's his quickness, which is the handle. He is like another person.
That's why he has had a permanent impact on culture, not only in Canadian games, but also by the waves of players who imitate his style.
In the NBA after Jordan, the fans were seeking extraordinary spectacles.
They found Carter.
“It's just symbolic,” said Cam Johnson. “When I grow up after watching the game, I want to play like a Vince Carter. It seems like the coolest way of playing. Just entry and dunk everyone, hit a shot from anywhere. What is better?
