Following the announcement by the NBA, Atlanta Hawks Shooting Guard, Vince Carter was withdrawn from professional basketball. His 22-year career finally ended.
Carter played in the same era as Kobe Bryant in the early 00s. It was observed how the duo balanced respect and compassion among themselves in rivalry.
One of Kobe’s last exclusive interviews in 2019 was with Pat-Bet David. And the Lakers legend shared some motivating thoughts at the time, including the incident of playing against Vince Carter.
Those who know Kobe as a player will also know his commitment and moving spirit to basketball. The five-time champion spoke of sitting on the bench due to injury. “There are many people who pay their hard earned money to watch you. It’s your job to be in shape, your job to be strong enough to work at this level every night. “
It is not surprising to hear that the Mamba after all of the hard work he has done. His dominance in the game was a reflection of his constant motivation to win. There were days when Kobe was injured and needed to be reinforced. It happened in 2000 against Carters Toronto Raptors. But Mamba doesn’t believe in taking a break.
Kobe Bryant would not retire against Vince Carter
“As a competitor, I don’t crouch. As if it wasn’t like, “Oh my god, my back hurts, I’m sore. We have to play against Vince Carter and Toronto Raptors tonight, ”he added. “Vince tore up the league. My back was jacked up. But like the perception of it. How what? “Kobe missed the game against Toronto, Vince Carter … But people will say,” What? Oh, he ducks in Vince. ‘ Excuse me? No, I do not think so. “
The media was thrilled that Kobe was getting away with Carter’s opponents in the game. And that was clearly not the case. Kobe’s killer mentality worked for him at the time.
“So I’ll be in the queue and say, ‘Okay, there will be many days when you know you can rest and relax. Today, none of them are. Your back can bother you every other day. This shit doesn’t bother me today. He (Vince Carter) has to see me today. “Kobe told.
The 41-year-old’s recent death was a sad moment in the world of the NBA. Vince Carter himself had expressed how he felt after Kobe died. “I wasn’t ready for it,” he said. “The last time I cried, the family died. But he was a family. “
Carter has played across epochs in the NBA, but Kobe Bryant said: “Best Dunker I’ve Ever Seen” is a big deal. In addition, the two played against each other several times, but the respect remains completely.
Hawks’ teammate Kyle Lowry also posted on Instagram and quoted emotional words about Carter’s resignation. “Thank you for being yourself !! You have been an inspiration for a generation… you deserve everything that will come to you in the future !! 15 forever !!!”
