Vince Carter American Basketball Player Born in 1977
Vince Carter · basketball player and restaurateur · American
Biography
American basketball player Vince Carter was born on 26 January 1977 in Daytona Beach. His club career on record includes Toronto Raptors (1998–2004) and Brooklyn Nets (2004–2009).
Early life
He studied at Mainland High School and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Career
He is registered as a small forward. He started out at North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball in 1995, according to the records. Beyond North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, he has played for Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets and Memphis Grizzlies. Toronto Raptors is where he stayed longest, 1998 to 2004. At Dallas Mavericks (2011–2014), his team-mates on record include Dirk Nowitzki, José Calderón and Lamar Odom. Memphis Grizzlies team-mates from the same years include Marc Gasol and Mike Conley Jr. Screen work on record covers 2 credits, including NBA Today (2021) and The Carter Effect (2017).
Recognition
Vince Carter received a NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 1999.
Teams
9 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1995–1998 | North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball | Small forward |
| 1998–2004 | Toronto Raptors | Small forward |
| 2004–2009 | Brooklyn Nets | Small forward |
| 2009–2010 | Orlando Magic | Small forward |
| 2010–2011 | Phoenix Suns | Small forward |
| 2011–2014 | Dallas Mavericks | Small forward |
| 2014–2017 | Memphis Grizzlies | Small forward |
| 2017–2018 | Sacramento Kings | Small forward |
| 2018–2020 | Atlanta Hawks | Small forward |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NBA Rookie of the Year Award | Won |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021– | NBA Today | TV series | |
| 2017 | The Carter Effect | Film |
Personal life
He studied at Mainland High School and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Vince Carter on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 423K @mrvincecarter15
- Engagement rate
- 1.54% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 6,461
- Average comments
- 62 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Vince Carter Photos
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Photo: Frenchieinportland · CC BY-SA 4.0 -
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Photo: Nicolas Richoffer · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Vince Carter?
Vince Carter is 49 years old, born on 26 January 1977 in Daytona Beach.
What is Vince Carter known for?
Vince Carter is a small forward who has played for Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets.
How tall is Vince Carter?
Vince Carter is 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall.
What is Vince Carter’s nationality?
Vince Carter is American, born in Daytona Beach.
Has Vince Carter won any awards?
Yes. Vince Carter won NBA Rookie of the Year Award (1999).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q241261), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Danny Bollinger · CC BY 2.0
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