twelve98 You are pretty ignorant to the fact he was the reason he put this town on the map. He made this town a breeding ground for players in Canada to grow and become pros. He didn't actually want to leave. The organization made it seem that way. If you should boo anyone it should be people like Mcgloure he never wanted to be in the Raptors. But all of a sudden in the 2012-2013 season he did? Cause he was getting old? No, Vince never wanted to leave the GM hated him but the coaching staff and everyone else did and with all the fans as well. Plus he was one of the best and if not the best Raptor in history for his amazing dunks and scoring ability.
Illmatic mad probs for what he did when he was here, but he *absolutely* wanted to leave in the end - he acted like a d*ck and forced his way out - he's admitted it himself!!
twelve98 if there was an intent it would be not winning. That is just the part of the game and the scene you have to face when you play for anyone in the league. But when all is said and done there is no reason to actually boo the guy. He loves the city and it shows for his hard work and dedication here. He isn't like some Toronto Raptors from the past that barely put in work (i.e Shawn Marion or Hedo Turkgulu) they went out there and half assed games. Now we see players like Lowry or even Gay when he was here trying there hardest to win at all costs. He started that culture so give the guy some credibility.
No reason?? NO REASON?! tell me that everytime Vince played us since he left, he hasn't tried 200% to rip our hearts out. More than he'd give on any other night. He embraced that villain role to the city of Toronto, The playoffs in 2007, that dreary fucking night on November 21, 2008 when he made it his job to remind every raptor fan that he played his best in the ACC whether friend or foe! Don't fucking tell me I can't boo him, He may be to best player we've ever had and made a lot of memories here, for that I'll thank him with that Standing ovation like everyone else, But as long as he's playing, and as long as I can remember the numerous times Vince Carter, Half-Man Half-Amazing, Mr. AIR CANADA HIMSELF has torn out Raptors fans hearts and ate them infront of them as they lay there hurt, shocked, and worst of all nostalgic..... I'm Booing and there's not a damn thing you can do to stop me.
I don't give a damn if he leaving was his fault or not, people need to appreciate him for what he did instead of hating for what he didn't get to do. I love my dad for that shitty bike I had, I don't hate him for not buying me a Mercedes. Get my point? Appreciate the fact that one of the best entertainers of all time put your team on the basketball map and that's it. If you can't appreciate at least show some respect.
I agreed with what so said BUT !! the hate it's out of love. We loved Vice so much we hated every time he stepped on the court without a Raptor uniform
greatest raptor, because of him, i have 5 toronto jerseys on my wall with Carter on back. Im from Poland. Toronto is known because of Vince, his influence is not only in Your country, but whole world, because of him i became Pro dunker, and im throwing down dunks, with my 178cm, JUST BECAUSE OF HIM, in the fact, he changed my life.
this must of been one of the greatest moments vince has felt in the ACC. after 10 years of being booed and shunned he gets a final standing ovation.. really powerful stuff
Who threatened never to dunk again while wearing the Raptors' jersey and made no effort in his last set of matches for the team. He should be Boo-ed anytime he's in Toronto. Not just during games - just walking down the street / in restaurants w/e.
dothedeed He was obviously joking about never dunking again but he was definitely acting stupid at that time. His last few years in Toronto were garbage compared to his potential and he acted like a kid but it's so long ago that people shouldn't hold on to it forever. Regardless, he's still the best dunker ever.
As a Toronto resident and a Raptors fan for 20 yrs, VC will always be considered a landmark in Raptors history. Much respect for everything he did for our team and as a city. I'll always look back to the 2000 All Star weekend as one of the most exciting times of my childhood. I feel like too many people boo him because they don't know the truth behind the trade to NJ. Babcock ordered the trade, not VC. Way too many people holding grudges. I wish VC would come back and play out his final yr as a Raptor. Not only would it be a perfect ending to his career but I feel like Toronto fans would finally give him the forgiveness he deserves.
Word like so many players are doing now. like Garnett, Bron, Tay Prince, I wouldn't mind seeing that. VC going back to Toronto, I think Bosh may be done also playing Ball due to him have a blood clot in his lungs. They said this is some serious illness.
Airplane299 I'm guessing if he meant the Raptors, he would have said the Raptors. Plenty of people fell in love with Vince during his early seasons due to his flashy athletic play, not just Toronto fans.
Airplane299 Like Bobboican said if I want to said the raptors I would just said the raptors. Vince carter made me a basketball lover and a Raptors fan. Thank you vince for everything Your really the greattest Raptors player ever.
BobBoican Whatyn OK, I was mistaken. I thought that because, VC was drafted by Toronto on the Raptors first year, so you would be interested in a new team more than a new player. Thanks for clearing it up for me though.
Airplane299 No problems my bro, and it's all good. I was more a VC fan then a Raptors fan, because when VC letf the Raptors and I did the same too. Like BobBoican mention on his comment I was more interested about VC flashy athletic plays then Raptors win a game.
Vinces the reason Im a basketball fan, one of the reasons I started playing basketball and made me a die hard raptors fan. Despite what happened in the past Im glad to see him honoured tonight as he should be
I really don't see how ppl can hate on Vince. Seriously dude put the Raptors on the map. Damon Stoudamire nope,Marcus Camby nope. At least he took them to the playoffs the first time in franchise history. And majority of the haters on here back in the day was tuned into Sportscenter waiting for him in the top 10 plays. Along with Jason Williams clowning in Sacramento. It's good to see he still got love in Toronto.
Michael Han I believe,when he claimed that he'll never dunk again,he meant it as a joke and you should remember that it was after his knee injuries that people started to call him out for settling too much for jumpers...so he probably got a bit pissed off when people kept bringing up dunks and completely discredit his other abilities in terms of the game.I still don't get why people,raptors fans in particular,got so offended by that silly joke that VC made,i even find it a bit funny.He even dunked a few times the game after this particular interview.
It's the impact Vince had on basketball in the country. Not only in Toronto but across the country. Believe me after Vince rise to stardom, so many people picked up a basketball and hoops started to pop up all across the country.
Not sure how or was in other parts of the country but growing up in the 90's in. High school in Newfoundland plenty of folks had hoops in their drive way. We watched the NBA before the Raptors came into existence. Shaq was my favourite player and I was a Magic fan. When he left for LA I began to cheer for the Raptors. So where I grew up I never really saw change in the sport but I'm from rural Newfoundland so the cities could be completely different. But growth of a sport is always a good thing. I hope the National Basketball League of Canada expands out west and allows Canadians from Canadian Universities or Canadians that play NCAA ball to be able to play pro ball if they don't have the chance to play in the NBA.
I grew up in Oakland CA and grew up a die hard Warriors fan. But Vince has always been my all time favorite player hes the reason me and millions of other kids who grew up in the mid 90's fell in love with basketball. And I hate when people try to dismiss him as a circus act like he was just some freak athlete dunker, negative. VC is one of the greatest all around scorers the leage has ever seen, offensively he was deadly everywhere, great basketball player, and sure fire hall of famer
I don't understand the dislike/hatred towards Vince Carter from some of the Toronto fans. Vince Carter imo is the greatest basketball entertainer. No other player has achieved that type of greatness of entertainment. He provided so much in game dunks highlight reels that can never be touched. The guy was just amazing to watch. No one will ever come close to what Vince Carter did to not only to entertain the fans of Toronto, but to the world.
It's not that hard. He feigned injuries, quit on the team and then demanded a trade (after depleting his trade value). He submarined the franchise so badly it took years to get back on track. We're still not really back on track. We squandered so much to first keep him happy and then got nothing back for him when he was traded.
va3svd omg, if there wasn't Vince Carter, the shitty Raptors organisation would've disappeared already, like the Vancouver. Blame your GM Babcock who made the that dumb trade
i haven't cried since i watched lilo and stich in 2002. this shit changed that. When i saw him cry i just couldn't hold back the tears! Hang this man's jersey from the rafters when he retires!
Time heals all wounds and this was the full circle moment VC so deserved. The Raptors fans were upset, bitter, for so many years precisely because of how great Vince was to this franchise, this city, this country. He that man that made basketball cool in Canada. He's that dude. And losing him was like a bad, bad breakup and fans hated on him for years and years. That hate begotten from love. As we booed the hell out of him every time he came to town with the Nets, we knew we still loved this man.
Raptors fans actually have a privilege see the true Vince before he's first knee surgery. If i had a time machine, this gonna be the first time i visit, cuz Vince carter was the greatest show on court...
A real Raptors fan would *NEVER* boo Vince Carter, it's not his fault why he got traded. It's the dumb stupid GM managers and the management that kept fucking up and didn't handle things professionally, so that frustrated him and they traded him, they forced him to leave the Raptors.
I love Vince so much I'm a strong fan of the raptors but if I go to raptors games against the Grizzlies I always cheer when Vince scores he will always be my favourite player
I've moved on, forgave him. Seeing what he's really done for this city and Canada really, he's one reason why a lot of people started playing ball in Canada. Heck, he's the reason why I started loving the raptors.
We salute you Vince Carter. Kids in Canada picked up a basketball because of you. You are the Raptor's first ever superstar and we will always remember you fondly.
Half Man..Half Amazing.. You Deserved it Vinsanity.. Eversince 98 b4 i leave ny Homeland. .it is you the most interesthing, exciting, intense Player after the retirement of MJ.. 2000 Dunk contest. .??? The Best One man show/dunk contest of all time.. Still one of your biggest Fans. .. Much more Love &Respect from Vienna, Austria 😉
We have the best and worst fans at the same time. Still alot of people boo 10 years later. Vince did a lot for this franchise. He is the reason a lot of us are nba fans. Hes the only raptor that has a chance of making the hall of fame so we need to move on
Basketball is life, its a source of entertainment, peace and competitive drive that has been instilled in so many Canadian lifestyles, and VC is probably the reason why. He was here for only 6 years man, but his impact to the game north of the border will live on forever. People say we shouldn't retire his jersey because of what went down during the final season, but just imagine we didnt trade for him and we ended up keeping Antwan Jamison...we might not even have a team anymore (remember vancouver...). im 21 years old but i believe Vince Carter will be the greatest sports icon in my life. And when team Canada upsets the United States im gonna be thankful one more time!
It’s sad how quickly people forgot how electrifying Vince was. He got a buzz in the arena going like no one else those years in Toronto. It’s a crime he was only voted all NBA two times, I think the national media held the Toronto stuff against him once he got to NJ because he was All NBA caliber for most of his years in Jersey. I’ve never heard him talk about it, but I don’t believe he was ever the same player after the knee injuries. You could just see it in how he ran. I don’t think he would use that as an excuse for anything though. Even with that, he was still one of the most exciting players in the game. Now everyone talks up all these players with inflated scoring averages because they shoot nothing but threes with zero resistance because of the defensive rules, but those of us who grew up in the post Jordan era know none of these dudes could hold a candle to Vince, T Mac, Kobe and AI.
As a fan of Basketball, VC have an important influence in world's basketball. I remember when I was a child living in china fifteen years ago, VC and Raptors were so popular in Chinese street basketball. I only knew American basketball and Chinese basketball when I was young. It was VC that showed our young Chinese basketball fans to the Canada basketball. Thanks you VC, thanks you Raptors.
Let's just say that I worked @ Inside while he owned it. Dude was a class act, hands-down. Never turned down a picture or an autograph. Invited me to the booth whie he partied with Antawn Jamison. Always gave me props & daps. And when he was traded 13 years ago, he was traded by chance - not choice... VC15 - a Raptors legend!
I returned to watching basketball because of Vince Carter. I mean he was the best of his time and for Toronto. It was such an exciting time. I couldn't go to any game as a teenager but as an adult today I went to see him get honored. Glad that the Raptors did this for him #15. The impact he had on basketball, Toronto basketball in particular and the youth of his time in Toronto and Canada alike was immense! The impact may not be seen but it'll be felt for years. The booing from fans comes from still holding on to wishing he hadn't left, it's really love for him in disguise haha. Btw I am a fan and will cherish his time representing this Toronto team and the city forever.
Vince's body of dunk work is from another planet. He combines power, height, fearlessness and perfect form. From his slam dunk competition opening dunk, dunk over the 7 footer in the Olympics, 360 dunks in traffic during real games, even his 360 layups are all things you only really expect people to do in a video game, but this man did it at the highest level of competition.
basically VC is the GREATEST Raptor of all-time… and whether Raptors fans want to boo him or not, the new generation of local Canadian ballers (Tristan Thompson, Michael Bennett, Andrew Wiggins, Nik Stauskas) have all grown up and made the NBA under the influence of VINCENT LAMAR CARTER
Mark Lim Mcgraday Was only GREAT after he left Toronto, so even though he was a better player, he definitely wasn't close the greatest Raptor of all time when he was one.
McGrady was never a better player a more selfish player and scorer but never played D, Never passed and had terrible knees, he should not even be in the Hall of Fame. Carter is better was better and is still playing.
Vince Carter aka Air Canada, Vinsanity and Half Man Half Amazing, the reason why I started to cheer for the Raptors and follow basketball. I've stuck by him as my fav player even in the Twilight of his career. Seeing the fans finally giving him the respect and recognition he deserves bring tears to my eyes..
I used to hate him for what transpired in the past but you have to be mature and understand THIS MAN first put us on the map !!And looking back those were some crazy exciting times in Toronto basketball man. WHO SLAMS HARDER ANOIX OR VINCE CARTER???
growing up in toronto and the biggest raptors fan i loved watching vince play. i was sad when he left but im proud to say that i saw the greatest in game dunker of all time play. he literally put the raps on the basketball map. i hope the raps retire #15 one day.
The Raptors wouldn't have been the same if Vince Carter hadn't played in Toronto... This man is a legend in my humble opinion, and you can see it in his eyes that even after all those year that have gone by, Toronto and the Raptors hold a very special place in his heart.. Thanks for the memories Vince.... #AirCanada #HalfManHalfAmazing
gotta respect toronto for a tribute to a former player, not the response that normal former players receive, and props to the fans for cheering on, raptors fans are royal, a lot of the bandwagon fans can take notes
i love this, this guy put the raptors on the map and was and still is the biggest/best player to play for us. all the years of booing was too much especially since it wasnt all his fault he even wanted to stay and commit to the team's future but the trade went down anyway. best dunker of all time and one of the best players of the 2000s decade.
He will forever be a part of the Raptors' history as a franchise. He was the reason why basketball became so popular in Canada. Before he came along, basketball was just an afterthought in Canada. It's a shame that he left the Raptors and didn't really cement his legacy as their preeminent franchise player, but he should be appreciated for everything he did for them while he was still with them and not be hated for leaving. It still makes me wonder what more he could have accomplished with the Raptors if he had never left, but we will never know. What could have been with him and the Raptors will never be. He did do some good for the Raptors and he deserves respect for that.
My greatest Vince Carter memory was watching the Raptor highlights when I was on vacation in Trinidad in 2000 peoples was rocking the purple no 15. I was very proud to be from Toronto
As someone who liked the nets as a kid, I remember that nets vs raptors playoff series where Toronto booed him every time he got the ball. Seeing that standing ovation is powerful
Vince Carter is so much a part of the Toronto ethos. We all grew up watching him in purple doing crazy electrifying dunks. When i think of Toronto (and not even just Raptors) Vince is key part of those memories. Thanks Vince for everything!
Used to love going to those games, the last year in Maple Leaf Gardens, just before the ACC opened up... Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady putting on a show.. it was a lot of fun
Man 5 years later, and the man finally decided to hang up the shoes. Vince Carter is probably my favourite basketball player for a while now, just his athleticism and entertainment factor. Its a shame that things had to end the way it did, and I do not blame him for mistakes F.O. and management did against Carter; ignorance and immaturity prolly played a big part. Regardless on how you feel about him, you cannot deny what he's contributed to the franchise and NBA as a whole. Greatest dunker in NBA history and the only man to play in 4 different Decades. Grew up watching him, seeing him demolish our team with another jersey on, and seeing how his career transpired until the very end. Vinsanity was half man half amazing, and itll always be as such.
Vince Carter was one of the funnest players to watch ever. What an incredible above the rim pkayer he was. Nothing but love and respect. Hating VC shows how big of a joke you are as a person but you can't comprehend that otherwise you wouldn't embarrass yourself.
I'll admit I didnt like how everything played out when he left. Never really wished him well. But I've come to a point where I have to admit he was one of the most influential players within the Toronto Raptors organization and give him his due props.. Congratulations Vince Carter on your tribute and do wish you the best for the remainder of your career.Time has a way of changing how u feel about people or things. On that note.. to the Toronto Raptors of the present.. let's bust ass this season.. no falling down and holding that knee.. we gonna soldier it through!!
Vince made me love basketball. my first favourite player on my first favourite team until 04 when he left and I watched kobe drop 65 on Portland cuz the raps game wasn't on
this video has put me into tears... I've been a fan of Vince and Tracy eversince... I am not even a fan of MJ... but TMac and VC damn I am a big fan of them...
It's about time we honour VC for all he's done for the city
Damn straight.
Country itself
What has he done?
@@theworkethic where are the Vancouver Grizzlies?
@@theworkethic He Put Toronto On The Map
It's time people stop booing Vince, no reason for it.
u clearly don't know the history - there's PLENTY of reason to boo him
twelve98 You are pretty ignorant to the fact he was the reason he put this town on the map. He made this town a breeding ground for players in Canada to grow and become pros. He didn't actually want to leave. The organization made it seem that way. If you should boo anyone it should be people like Mcgloure he never wanted to be in the Raptors. But all of a sudden in the 2012-2013 season he did? Cause he was getting old? No, Vince never wanted to leave the GM hated him but the coaching staff and everyone else did and with all the fans as well. Plus he was one of the best and if not the best Raptor in history for his amazing dunks and scoring ability.
Illmatic mad probs for what he did when he was here, but he *absolutely* wanted to leave in the end - he acted like a d*ck and forced his way out - he's admitted it himself!!
twelve98 if there was an intent it would be not winning. That is just the part of the game and the scene you have to face when you play for anyone in the league. But when all is said and done there is no reason to actually boo the guy. He loves the city and it shows for his hard work and dedication here. He isn't like some Toronto Raptors from the past that barely put in work (i.e Shawn Marion or Hedo Turkgulu) they went out there and half assed games. Now we see players like Lowry or even Gay when he was here trying there hardest to win at all costs. He started that culture so give the guy some credibility.
No reason?? NO REASON?! tell me that everytime Vince played us since he left, he hasn't tried 200% to rip our hearts out. More than he'd give on any other night. He embraced that villain role to the city of Toronto, The playoffs in 2007, that dreary fucking night on November 21, 2008 when he made it his job to remind every raptor fan that he played his best in the ACC whether friend or foe! Don't fucking tell me I can't boo him, He may be to best player we've ever had and made a lot of memories here, for that I'll thank him with that Standing ovation like everyone else, But as long as he's playing, and as long as I can remember the numerous times Vince Carter, Half-Man Half-Amazing, Mr. AIR CANADA HIMSELF has torn out Raptors fans hearts and ate them infront of them as they lay there hurt, shocked, and worst of all nostalgic..... I'm Booing and there's not a damn thing you can do to stop me.
I don't give a damn if he leaving was his fault or not, people need to appreciate him for what he did instead of hating for what he didn't get to do.
I love my dad for that shitty bike I had, I don't hate him for not buying me a Mercedes.
Get my point?
Appreciate the fact that one of the best entertainers of all time put your team on the basketball map and that's it.
If you can't appreciate at least show some respect.
Best comment here. Well said.
Word!
I agreed with what so said BUT !! the hate it's out of love. We loved Vice so much we hated every time he stepped on the court without a Raptor uniform
originalrobmarley so u boo him? That makes no sense to me. You love him. So u make him feel like crap every time he's back in Toronto?
QFT
greatest raptor, because of him, i have 5 toronto jerseys on my wall with Carter on back. Im from Poland. Toronto is known because of Vince, his influence is not only in Your country, but whole world, because of him i became Pro dunker, and im throwing down dunks, with my 178cm, JUST BECAUSE OF HIM, in the fact, he changed my life.
you cant throw dunks. liar.
hanz choy LMFAO
hanz choy check out his channel bro
hanz choy i won 21 dunk contests in a fact;)
this must of been one of the greatest moments vince has felt in the ACC. after 10 years of being booed and shunned he gets a final standing ovation.. really powerful stuff
The GREATEST IN-GAME DUNKER OF ALL TIME!!! Salute to Vinsanity!!
Greatest dunker period
Who threatened never to dunk again while wearing the Raptors' jersey and made no effort in his last set of matches for the team. He should be Boo-ed anytime he's in Toronto. Not just during games - just walking down the street / in restaurants w/e.
dothedeed
He was obviously joking about never dunking again but he was definitely acting stupid at that time. His last few years in Toronto were garbage compared to his potential and he acted like a kid but it's so long ago that people shouldn't hold on to it forever.
Regardless, he's still the best dunker ever.
dothedeed grow the fuck up.
***** ? Fuck that dude.
As a Toronto resident and a Raptors fan for 20 yrs, VC will always be considered a landmark in Raptors history. Much respect for everything he did for our team and as a city. I'll always look back to the 2000 All Star weekend as one of the most exciting times of my childhood. I feel like too many people boo him because they don't know the truth behind the trade to NJ. Babcock ordered the trade, not VC. Way too many people holding grudges. I wish VC would come back and play out his final yr as a Raptor. Not only would it be a perfect ending to his career but I feel like Toronto fans would finally give him the forgiveness he deserves.
Well said!
Word like so many players are doing now. like Garnett, Bron, Tay Prince, I wouldn't mind seeing that. VC going back to Toronto, I think Bosh may be done also playing Ball due to him have a blood clot in his lungs. They said this is some serious illness.
AlladinMclovin2334 But LeBron James Is Still Going Strong
Statue worthy?
@@lawrenceculbreth-thomas4119 100% IMO
Before Vince Carter I didn't care much about basketball.
Before the Raptors you mean?
Airplane299 I'm guessing if he meant the Raptors, he would have said the Raptors. Plenty of people fell in love with Vince during his early seasons due to his flashy athletic play, not just Toronto fans.
Airplane299 Like Bobboican said if I want to said the raptors I would just said the raptors. Vince carter made me a basketball lover and a Raptors fan. Thank you vince for everything Your really the greattest Raptors player ever.
BobBoican Whatyn OK, I was mistaken. I thought that because, VC was drafted by Toronto on the Raptors first year, so you would be interested in a new team more than a new player. Thanks for clearing it up for me though.
Airplane299 No problems my bro, and it's all good. I was more a VC fan then a Raptors fan, because when VC letf the Raptors and I did the same too. Like BobBoican mention on his comment I was more interested about VC flashy athletic plays then Raptors win a game.
Vinces the reason Im a basketball fan, one of the reasons I started playing basketball and made me a die hard raptors fan. Despite what happened in the past Im glad to see him honoured tonight as he should be
I really don't see how ppl can hate on Vince. Seriously dude put the Raptors on the map. Damon Stoudamire nope,Marcus Camby nope. At least he took them to the playoffs the first time in franchise history. And majority of the haters on here back in the day was tuned into Sportscenter waiting for him in the top 10 plays. Along with Jason Williams clowning in Sacramento. It's good to see he still got love in Toronto.
Michael Han I believe,when he claimed that he'll never dunk again,he meant it as a joke and you should remember that it was after his knee injuries that people started to call him out for settling too much for jumpers...so he probably got a bit pissed off when people kept bringing up dunks and completely discredit his other abilities in terms of the game.I still don't get why people,raptors fans in particular,got so offended by that silly joke that VC made,i even find it a bit funny.He even dunked a few times the game after this particular interview.
He should finish his career in Toronto
Lee L its the management fault not vince
I wish the Raptors or Warriors had him this year..
It's the impact Vince had on basketball in the country. Not only in Toronto but across the country. Believe me after Vince rise to stardom, so many people picked up a basketball and hoops started to pop up all across the country.
Not sure how or was in other parts of the country but growing up in the 90's in. High school in Newfoundland plenty of folks had hoops in their drive way. We watched the NBA before the Raptors came into existence. Shaq was my favourite player and I was a Magic fan. When he left for LA I began to cheer for the Raptors.
So where I grew up I never really saw change in the sport but I'm from rural Newfoundland so the cities could be completely different.
But growth of a sport is always a good thing. I hope the National Basketball League of Canada expands out west and allows Canadians from Canadian Universities or Canadians that play NCAA ball to be able to play pro ball if they don't have the chance to play in the NBA.
@@NovaScotiaNewfie I live out west (Alberta) And I can tell you that the NBA was not even a thought here before VC came.
I grew up in Oakland CA and grew up a die hard Warriors fan. But Vince has always been my all time favorite player hes the reason me and millions of other kids who grew up in the mid 90's fell in love with basketball. And I hate when people try to dismiss him as a circus act like he was just some freak athlete dunker, negative. VC is one of the greatest all around scorers the leage has ever seen, offensively he was deadly everywhere, great basketball player, and sure fire hall of famer
I don't understand the dislike/hatred towards Vince Carter from some of the Toronto fans. Vince Carter imo is the greatest basketball entertainer. No other player has achieved that type of greatness of entertainment. He provided so much in game dunks highlight reels that can never be touched. The guy was just amazing to watch. No one will ever come close to what Vince Carter did to not only to entertain the fans of Toronto, but to the world.
www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/2mtoed/why_do_people_hate_vince_carter_raptors_nba/
It's not that hard. He feigned injuries, quit on the team and then demanded a trade (after depleting his trade value). He submarined the franchise so badly it took years to get back on track. We're still not really back on track. We squandered so much to first keep him happy and then got nothing back for him when he was traded.
va3svd omg, if there wasn't Vince Carter, the shitty Raptors organisation would've disappeared already, like the Vancouver. Blame your GM Babcock who made the that dumb trade
vince carter was the raptors first true superstar and he put that team on the map
Remember that time he jumped over a 7 foot guy for a dunk in game? I'll always remember that
It embarrassed the guy so bad that he quit playing basketball
The Dunk of Death.
USA vs France
i haven't cried since i watched lilo and stich in 2002. this shit changed that. When i saw him cry i just couldn't hold back the tears! Hang this man's jersey from the rafters when he retires!
Time heals all wounds and this was the full circle moment VC so deserved.
The Raptors fans were upset, bitter, for so many years precisely because of how great Vince was to this franchise, this city, this country. He that man that made basketball cool in Canada. He's that dude. And losing him was like a bad, bad breakup and fans hated on him for years and years. That hate begotten from love. As we booed the hell out of him every time he came to town with the Nets, we knew we still loved this man.
Raptors fans actually have a privilege see the true Vince before he's first knee surgery. If i had a time machine, this gonna be the first time i visit, cuz Vince carter was the greatest show on court...
The greatest raptor of a all time
A real Raptors fan would *NEVER* boo Vince Carter, it's not his fault why he got traded. It's the dumb stupid GM managers and the management that kept fucking up and didn't handle things professionally, so that frustrated him and they traded him, they forced him to leave the Raptors.
totally agree
+Nostalgia Guy greatest raptor ever :)
I love Vince so much I'm a strong fan of the raptors but if I go to raptors games against the Grizzlies I always cheer when Vince scores he will always be my favourite player
very well we said
Yes retried he's Jersey aircanada #manthatputusonthemap
I've moved on, forgave him. Seeing what he's really done for this city and Canada really, he's one reason why a lot of people started playing ball in Canada. Heck, he's the reason why I started loving the raptors.
We salute you Vince Carter. Kids in Canada picked up a basketball because of you. You are the Raptor's first ever superstar and we will always remember you fondly.
Toronto Raptors have a great future ahead of them. Respect for not forgetting the past. Great tribute for VC
Had a great future but that left with DeRozan
This still gives me chills
When i was 11, i start to play basketball only for VC. Now, after ten years, basketball is my life.
Thanks man!
Half Man..Half Amazing..
You Deserved it Vinsanity..
Eversince 98 b4 i leave ny Homeland. .it is you the most interesthing, exciting, intense Player after the retirement of MJ..
2000 Dunk contest. .???
The Best One man show/dunk contest of all time..
Still one of your biggest Fans. ..
Much more Love &Respect from Vienna, Austria 😉
We have the best and worst fans at the same time. Still alot of people boo 10 years later. Vince did a lot for this franchise. He is the reason a lot of us are nba fans. Hes the only raptor that has a chance of making the hall of fame so we need to move on
Basketball is life, its a source of entertainment, peace and competitive drive that has been instilled in so many Canadian lifestyles, and VC is probably the reason why. He was here for only 6 years man, but his impact to the game north of the border will live on forever. People say we shouldn't retire his jersey because of what went down during the final season, but just imagine we didnt trade for him and we ended up keeping Antwan Jamison...we might not even have a team anymore (remember vancouver...). im 21 years old but i believe Vince Carter will be the greatest sports icon in my life. And when team Canada upsets the United States im gonna be thankful one more time!
It’s sad how quickly people forgot how electrifying Vince was. He got a buzz in the arena going like no one else those years in Toronto. It’s a crime he was only voted all NBA two times, I think the national media held the Toronto stuff against him once he got to NJ because he was All NBA caliber for most of his years in Jersey. I’ve never heard him talk about it, but I don’t believe he was ever the same player after the knee injuries. You could just see it in how he ran. I don’t think he would use that as an excuse for anything though. Even with that, he was still one of the most exciting players in the game. Now everyone talks up all these players with inflated scoring averages because they shoot nothing but threes with zero resistance because of the defensive rules, but those of us who grew up in the post Jordan era know none of these dudes could hold a candle to Vince, T Mac, Kobe and AI.
As a fan of Basketball, VC have an important influence in world's basketball. I remember when I was a child living in china fifteen years ago, VC and Raptors were so popular in Chinese street basketball. I only knew American basketball and Chinese basketball when I was young. It was VC that showed our young Chinese basketball fans to the Canada basketball. Thanks you VC, thanks you Raptors.
Let's just say that I worked @ Inside while he owned it. Dude was a class act, hands-down. Never turned down a picture or an autograph. Invited me to the booth whie he partied with Antawn Jamison. Always gave me props & daps. And when he was traded 13 years ago, he was traded by chance - not choice...
VC15 - a Raptors legend!
This is why I love basketball.... Mr Vince Carter, we the north
Salute to you Vince, all is forgiven, you were and always will be a great player.
He's gonna be the best dunker of all time and the Iron Man of the NBA. He can't go into the Hall of Fame yet, because he's still playing
I returned to watching basketball because of Vince Carter. I mean he was the best of his time and for Toronto. It was such an exciting time. I couldn't go to any game as a teenager but as an adult today I went to see him get honored. Glad that the Raptors did this for him #15. The impact he had on basketball, Toronto basketball in particular and the youth of his time in Toronto and Canada alike was immense! The impact may not be seen but it'll be felt for years. The booing from fans comes from still holding on to wishing he hadn't left, it's really love for him in disguise haha. Btw I am a fan and will cherish his time representing this Toronto team and the city forever.
Vince's body of dunk work is from another planet. He combines power, height, fearlessness and perfect form. From his slam dunk competition opening dunk, dunk over the 7 footer in the Olympics, 360 dunks in traffic during real games, even his 360 layups are all things you only really expect people to do in a video game, but this man did it at the highest level of competition.
Vince is one of the greatest of all time,especially to play for Toronto it doesn't matter what team he's on ,he deserves respect for his legacy
Made me emotional man! Damn
I've never been a fan for most of his career...but i've come to realize he's one of most underrated and under appreciated players of a dying era.
basically VC is the GREATEST Raptor of all-time…
and whether Raptors fans want to boo him or not, the new generation of local Canadian ballers (Tristan Thompson, Michael Bennett, Andrew Wiggins, Nik Stauskas) have all grown up and made the NBA under the influence of VINCENT LAMAR CARTER
Who's Michael Bennett?
tradtatman think he means anthony lol
I like McGrady better
Mark Lim Mcgraday Was only GREAT after he left Toronto, so even though he was a better player, he definitely wasn't close the greatest Raptor of all time when he was one.
McGrady was never a better player a more selfish player and scorer but never played D, Never passed and had terrible knees, he should not even be in the Hall of Fame. Carter is better was better and is still playing.
Why did I start crying?! I'm not even a raptors fan, or a VC fan!
Vince is no doubt one of the best dunker. His style is still one of the best, hands down.
Vince Carter aka Air Canada, Vinsanity and Half Man Half Amazing, the reason why I started to cheer for the Raptors and follow basketball. I've stuck by him as my fav player even in the Twilight of his career. Seeing the fans finally giving him the respect and recognition he deserves bring tears to my eyes..
You will always be my childhood hero
One of, if not, the greatest dunker of all time, thank you vince for an amazing childhood; its been an honor watching greatness at its prime.
I used to hate him for what transpired in the past but you have to be mature and understand THIS MAN first put us on the map !!And looking back those were some crazy exciting times in Toronto basketball man.
WHO SLAMS HARDER ANOIX OR VINCE CARTER???
Blame the organization... Not Vince's fault they decided to rebuild in the middle of his prime and had literally no one on his team...
Vince Carter one of the greatest ever salute my Vince
growing up in toronto and the biggest raptors fan i loved watching vince play. i was sad when he left but im proud to say that i saw the greatest in game dunker of all time play. he literally put the raps on the basketball map. i hope the raps retire #15 one day.
It’s tradition to come back to this and check it out every once in a while
I've watched this at least 8 times.
IMO the best highlight dunker of all time
the man had his best years in toronto, show him some love.
The Raptors wouldn't have been the same if Vince Carter hadn't played in Toronto... This man is a legend in my humble opinion, and you can see it in his eyes that even after all those year that have gone by, Toronto and the Raptors hold a very special place in his heart.. Thanks for the memories Vince.... #AirCanada #HalfManHalfAmazing
gotta respect toronto for a tribute to a former player, not the response that normal former players receive, and props to the fans for cheering on, raptors fans are royal, a lot of the bandwagon fans can take notes
i love this, this guy put the raptors on the map and was and still is the biggest/best player to play for us. all the years of booing was too much especially since it wasnt all his fault he even wanted to stay and commit to the team's future but the trade went down anyway. best dunker of all time and one of the best players of the 2000s decade.
Wow. Class act by the organzation. Hands down. Much much respect 😆
He will forever be a part of the Raptors' history as a franchise. He was the reason why basketball became so popular in Canada. Before he came along, basketball was just an afterthought in Canada. It's a shame that he left the Raptors and didn't really cement his legacy as their preeminent franchise player, but he should be appreciated for everything he did for them while he was still with them and not be hated for leaving. It still makes me wonder what more he could have accomplished with the Raptors if he had never left, but we will never know. What could have been with him and the Raptors will never be. He did do some good for the Raptors and he deserves respect for that.
My greatest Vince Carter memory was watching the Raptor highlights when I was on vacation in Trinidad in 2000 peoples was rocking the purple no 15. I was very proud to be from Toronto
I started watching basketball because of Vince Carter and the Raptors 😆
There ain't no Raptors if it weren't for VC.
As someone who liked the nets as a kid, I remember that nets vs raptors playoff series where Toronto booed him every time he got the ball. Seeing that standing ovation is powerful
Vince Carter is so much a part of the Toronto ethos. We all grew up watching him in purple doing crazy electrifying dunks. When i think of Toronto (and not even just Raptors) Vince is key part of those memories. Thanks Vince for everything!
Great tribute. Great people. Great Organisation. Raptors made VCs Day!
Used to love going to those games, the last year in Maple Leaf Gardens, just before the ACC opened up... Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady putting on a show.. it was a lot of fun
Man 5 years later, and the man finally decided to hang up the shoes. Vince Carter is probably my favourite basketball player for a while now, just his athleticism and entertainment factor. Its a shame that things had to end the way it did, and I do not blame him for mistakes F.O. and management did against Carter; ignorance and immaturity prolly played a big part. Regardless on how you feel about him, you cannot deny what he's contributed to the franchise and NBA as a whole. Greatest dunker in NBA history and the only man to play in 4 different Decades.
Grew up watching him, seeing him demolish our team with another jersey on, and seeing how his career transpired until the very end. Vinsanity was half man half amazing, and itll always be as such.
For 10 yrs, Toronto fans booed him cause they loved him, cause thats how much it hurts
i freakin love vince, without him i honestly would not be a diehard of my raptors this day
Vince Carter was one of the funnest players to watch ever. What an incredible above the rim pkayer he was. Nothing but love and respect. Hating VC shows how big of a joke you are as a person but you can't comprehend that otherwise you wouldn't embarrass yourself.
I'll admit I didnt like how everything played out when he left. Never really wished him well. But I've come to a point where I have to admit he was one of the most influential players within the Toronto Raptors organization and give him his due props.. Congratulations Vince Carter on your tribute and do wish you the best for the remainder of your career.Time has a way of changing how u feel about people or things. On that note.. to the Toronto Raptors of the present.. let's bust ass this season.. no falling down and holding that knee.. we gonna soldier it through!!
Vince made me love basketball. my first favourite player on my first favourite team until 04 when he left and I watched kobe drop 65 on Portland cuz the raps game wasn't on
The greatest to ever put on a Raptors jersey!
This is pure class.
Hands down best dunker of all time, if you think someone is better than VC in his prime then you haven't seen him fly.
Vince put us on the map! I must admit as a die hard fan of the Raps I too turned my back on Carter but he did a lot for the Raptors!
Don't know why people where booing Vince is one of the greatest basketball ball players alive he might be old but honestly hes still got it
The booing wasn't just about him being old. It was about him being old but not playing for the raptors.
Tim Kuhn Canadians should've booed the shitty Raptors organisation for trading VC to the Nets, instead of giving Vince the hate he didn't deserve
Daffy D. i agree.
this video has put me into tears... I've been a fan of Vince and Tracy eversince... I am not even a fan of MJ... but TMac and VC damn I am a big fan of them...
I'm a suns fan and this gave me the chills.
I really hope he still plays after this outbreak and hopefully raptors sign him and he. An retire a raptor and retire his jersey 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Just Legendary
VC is a legend! My favorite player of all time
Vince Carter is a Raptor for life
This is one of the classier things I've ever seen.
Free agent this year, might be his last year in the league, hope the raptors sign him.
I love that people thought that Vince was going to retire soon, but then he stayed in the league for about another half decade.
What a classy move by the Raptors organization. Dude was electric.
amazing
That man deserves forgiveness. We can't deny VC was a big influence on Toronto so we need to recognize he was one of the great players to play in T.O
The man that put the Raptors on the NBA map!
People don't give VC much credit for what he has done. Future Hall of Famer !
WE WOULDN'T HAVE THE ACC WITHOUT VC!
Hope he will return to the Raptors soemday .
He is like 60 how will he return
Sasha Erdly He's not 60. He's 56.
He's 37
He could be solid off the bench for Raptors
When i see Vince Carter cry that makes me cry too 😢
I was sad for him tho
I miss vince carter on the raptors
Vince Carter and Demar will go down as the best raptors in franchise history.
That was a great sports moment
Vince Carter deserved a ring one of the best Raptors
The greatest dunker of all time
Best dunker in NBA history and one of my favorite players of all time!
Such a special player
Speechless, I salute you Vince.
Recognize a legend when you see one!
Vince may not be on your top 5 on who you grew up watching. But he is on the top 5 of your top 5s when it comes to who inspire them to play.
Vince is the goat for the raptors
TECuber for canada
I love vince cater ! No point of booing