Vince Carter didn’t have to wait for long to land another job after ending his NBA career. Carter, who played 22 years in the league before retiring in March, will join ESPN as a basketball analyst.

According to the network, Carter inked a multi-year contract and will cover the NBA and men’s college basketball. He will appear in-studio on ESPN’s main shows like NBA Countdown, The Jump, Get Up, and First Take, while also filling in as game analyst.

Carter won’t be new to this job, as he previously served as a guest analyst on several ESPN shows while still being an active player.

Vince Carter made the All-Star team eight times during his playing career, suiting up for Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets, and Atlanta Hawks among other teams. He also represented USA Basketball on several tournaments, most memorable being the 2002 Olympic Games in Sydney where the team won Olympic gold. 

Carter spent the 2019/20 NBA season with the Hawks, but couldn’t get his farewell game due to the COVID-19 outbreak. He retired with career-averages of 16.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

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Veteran Vince Carter previously said on several occasions that the 2019/20 season will be his last in the NBA. And it appears that he will stay true to his word.

Carter’s Atlanta Hawks are not included in the NBA’s plan to resume the season in Orlando as they have one of the worst records in the league and don’t have chances to make the playoffs. This ultimately means that the 40-year-old forward ended the 2019/20 on March 11th against New York Knicks.

While Carter previously didn’t make any statements about his status, he decided to set the record straight on The Ringer’s Winging It With Vince Carter podcast on Wednesday.

“I’m officially finished playing basketball,” said Carter. “I’m officially done playing basketball professionally.”

Carter said that the abrupt end of the season ended up making it easier for him to face retirement.

“If there was any disappointment because of the season—any of that—it was kind of easier to put it aside and handle it that way,” he added. “It’s like, OK, it’s something bigger than my career … It’s unfortunate, but with the coronavirus taking people’s lives rapidly, that’s the big picture in my mind.”

Hawks also made the news official with a post on their social media.

Vince Carter, who was NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion in 2000, walks away as the NBA’s record holder in seasons played with 22. He is also the only player in the history of the league to play games on four different decades.

Over the course of his illustrious career, Carter played with eight different franchises, including Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets, and Dallas Mavericks. His career stats include averaging 17.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

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For as long as most of us can remember, Vince Carter has been playing in the NBA. Now the 42-year-old is set to retire after the ’19-’20 season with the Atlanta Hawks.

Carter will have played in a record 22 NBA seasons, and if he appears in a game in 2020, he will have the distinction of being the only player ever to step on the court in 4 different decades.

Carter broke into the league strong, winning the 1998-99 Rookie of the Year Award and wowed the Slam Dunk contest in 2000. Windmill dunks became his trademark over the years, and the 8-time All-Star has scored 25,430 points for 8 different teams over the years.

Although he doesn’t play as many minutes as he used to, the rebuilding Hawks are bringing back the NBA’s oldest player for a second season, as they benefit from his veteran presence.

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NBA veteran Vince Carter previously announced his intention to play a record-breaking 22nd season in the NBA in 2019/20. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, that could happen in Atlanta Hawks jersey.

Carter spent last season with the Hawks and proved as a solid contributor from the bench while bringing veteran leadership and mentorship to the team’s young roster. Atlanta is now interested in reuniting with the 42-year-old for at least one more year.

Kirschner reports that Hawks currently have two roster spots available and keep one reserved for Carter in case he decides to come back.

Despite his advanced age, Vince Carter managed to put together a rather solid season with the Hawks, playing 76 games and being on the court for 17.6 minutes on average. He particularly proved himself productive as stretch four, contributing with 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

The teams around the NBA showed interest in Carter in previous weeks, but he is still weighing his options. Playing for a contender would reportedly be his preference, but he is also willing to accept a role on a talented team that could make some noise this season.

Carter himself is confident he will get everything sorted out in coming days.

“Hopefully in the coming days, we’ll have something figured out,” – he told the media recently.

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Despite being 42, Vince Carter isn’t ready to leave the NBA. Carter, who spent the 2018/19 season with Atlanta Hawks, confirmed that he will return in 2019/20 for his 22^nd season in the league.

During his appearance on Winging It podcast, Carter was discussing  Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki’s retirements and was asked whether he will come back to NBA next season.

“Yeah, I’m coming back,” – said Carter.

Carter was then asked whether his 22^nd NBA season will be in Hawks’ jersey.

“I would like to. We’ll see what happens,” – he responded.

 Vince Carter played 76 games for the Atlanta Hawks in this regular season and showed that he can still be productive at an advance age. Carter ended up averaging 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in just 17.5 minutes on court.

Carter, who was drafted fifth overall in 1998 by Toronto Raptors, played for eight NBA teams during his career and managed to earn eight All-Star appearances. His career highlights also include NBA Rookie of the Year award and NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion title in 2000.

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Vince Carter didn’t have to wait for long to land another job after ending his NBA career. Carter, who played 22 years in the league before retiring in March, will join ESPN as a basketball analyst.

According to the network, Carter inked a multi-year contract and will cover the NBA and men’s college basketball. He will appear in-studio on ESPN’s main shows like NBA Countdown, The Jump, Get Up, and First Take, while also filling in as game analyst.

Carter won’t be new to this job, as he previously served as a guest analyst on several ESPN shows while still being an active player.

Vince Carter made the All-Star team eight times during his playing career, suiting up for Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets, and Atlanta Hawks among other teams. He also represented USA Basketball on several tournaments, most memorable being the 2002 Olympic Games in Sydney where the team won Olympic gold. 

Carter spent the 2019/20 NBA season with the Hawks, but couldn’t get his farewell game due to the COVID-19 outbreak. He retired with career-averages of 16.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

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Veteran Vince Carter previously said on several occasions that the 2019/20 season will be his last in the NBA. And it appears that he will stay true to his word.

Carter’s Atlanta Hawks are not included in the NBA’s plan to resume the season in Orlando as they have one of the worst records in the league and don’t have chances to make the playoffs. This ultimately means that the 40-year-old forward ended the 2019/20 on March 11th against New York Knicks.

While Carter previously didn’t make any statements about his status, he decided to set the record straight on The Ringer’s Winging It With Vince Carter podcast on Wednesday.

“I’m officially finished playing basketball,” said Carter. “I’m officially done playing basketball professionally.”

Carter said that the abrupt end of the season ended up making it easier for him to face retirement.

“If there was any disappointment because of the season—any of that—it was kind of easier to put it aside and handle it that way,” he added. “It’s like, OK, it’s something bigger than my career … It’s unfortunate, but with the coronavirus taking people’s lives rapidly, that’s the big picture in my mind.”

Hawks also made the news official with a post on their social media.

Vince Carter, who was NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion in 2000, walks away as the NBA’s record holder in seasons played with 22. He is also the only player in the history of the league to play games on four different decades.

Over the course of his illustrious career, Carter played with eight different franchises, including Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets, and Dallas Mavericks. His career stats include averaging 17.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

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For as long as most of us can remember, Vince Carter has been playing in the NBA. Now the 42-year-old is set to retire after the ’19-’20 season with the Atlanta Hawks.

Carter will have played in a record 22 NBA seasons, and if he appears in a game in 2020, he will have the distinction of being the only player ever to step on the court in 4 different decades.

Carter broke into the league strong, winning the 1998-99 Rookie of the Year Award and wowed the Slam Dunk contest in 2000. Windmill dunks became his trademark over the years, and the 8-time All-Star has scored 25,430 points for 8 different teams over the years.

Although he doesn’t play as many minutes as he used to, the rebuilding Hawks are bringing back the NBA’s oldest player for a second season, as they benefit from his veteran presence.

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NBA veteran Vince Carter previously announced his intention to play a record-breaking 22nd season in the NBA in 2019/20. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, that could happen in Atlanta Hawks jersey.

Carter spent last season with the Hawks and proved as a solid contributor from the bench while bringing veteran leadership and mentorship to the team’s young roster. Atlanta is now interested in reuniting with the 42-year-old for at least one more year.

Kirschner reports that Hawks currently have two roster spots available and keep one reserved for Carter in case he decides to come back.

Despite his advanced age, Vince Carter managed to put together a rather solid season with the Hawks, playing 76 games and being on the court for 17.6 minutes on average. He particularly proved himself productive as stretch four, contributing with 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

The teams around the NBA showed interest in Carter in previous weeks, but he is still weighing his options. Playing for a contender would reportedly be his preference, but he is also willing to accept a role on a talented team that could make some noise this season.

Carter himself is confident he will get everything sorted out in coming days.

“Hopefully in the coming days, we’ll have something figured out,” – he told the media recently.

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Despite being 42, Vince Carter isn’t ready to leave the NBA. Carter, who spent the 2018/19 season with Atlanta Hawks, confirmed that he will return in 2019/20 for his 22^nd season in the league.

During his appearance on Winging It podcast, Carter was discussing  Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki’s retirements and was asked whether he will come back to NBA next season.

“Yeah, I’m coming back,” – said Carter.

Carter was then asked whether his 22^nd NBA season will be in Hawks’ jersey.

“I would like to. We’ll see what happens,” – he responded.

 Vince Carter played 76 games for the Atlanta Hawks in this regular season and showed that he can still be productive at an advance age. Carter ended up averaging 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in just 17.5 minutes on court.

Carter, who was drafted fifth overall in 1998 by Toronto Raptors, played for eight NBA teams during his career and managed to earn eight All-Star appearances. His career highlights also include NBA Rookie of the Year award and NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion title in 2000.

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