The Brooklyn Nets have announced to the surprise of the player himself that next season they will retire the number 15 worn by Vince Carter between 2004 and 2009.
The New York franchise has published a video through its social networks where Carter has received the message through his former partner Jason Kidd.
«Congratulations on having your number retired next to mine. We have 5 and 15,” Jason Kidd said. «You made this game much easier for me. Maybe too easy. But again, congratulations. You’ve had an incredible career. I think you’ve been playing for like 40 years. You deserve it. But understand that you were one of my best companions. You know in New Jersey our game was very simple. You made me be better. So thanks. Congratulations,” highlighted the current Dallas coach.
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Carter came to the Nets on December 17, 2004 from the Raptors in a transfer operation that involved Allonzo Mourning, Aaron Williams, Eric Williams and two future first rounds of the Draft.
Since his signing, he was key to the future aspirations of a team that reached the playoffs for four seasons and with three appearances in the Conference Semifinals.
In total he played 374 games with figures of 23.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 37.9 minutes per day.
In addition to the aforementioned Carter, the Nets also have retired the number 3 (Drazen Petrovic); 5 (Jason Kidd); 6 (Bill Russell); 23 (John Williamson); 25 (Bill Melchionni); 32 (Julius Erving) and 52 (Buck Williams).
(Cover photo: Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
2024-05-15 13:40:04
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