On the map as a franchise that no one wanted to play for from 2005-2013. Lowry, Derozan and Leonard actually put us on the map. Vince set us back a decade. Horrible decision.
@@bubbaspittlesyou have no idea. Even Kobe felt the same way. Toronto was heavy favorites if T Mac wasn't so dam selfish and left for Orlando. All he had to do is stay 1 or 2 season.
WELL DESERVING VC U PUT THAT COUNTRY ON THE MAP AIR CANADA HALF MAN HALF AMAZING VINSANITY 22 YRS OF PURE GREATNESS BLESS U BROTHER NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE U BLESSINGS
I despised VC when he left, but was his biggest fan when he played. In the late 90s everyone in school new Vince Carter. Even people who didn't watch basketball. But in the grander scheme of things, his impact on basketball in southern Ontario and Canada can't be understated. Deserves the number retirement and I think most fans forgave him years ago.
LOL real fans knew the management was trash when VC was here. They only paired him with Antonio Davis. Vince would easily get to the NBA finals of they paired him with another star.
How can you hate a guy for leaving when they wont let your mom park at the arena when your the #1 vote getter in the whole league and a superstar? Toronto didnt know how to cater to talent. Were you gonna stay to waste your career with Rafael Aroujo, Mengke Bateer, Michael Bradley, Milt Palacio, Maceo Baston, etc. LOL . god himself wouldnt of stayed through that shit. Hired rob babcock instead of dr j, then drafted aroujo over igoudala, then breaking up the core team he had... GIVE ME ONE REASON HE SHOULDVE STAYED LOL
It's about time. His exit from Toronto was 50% the fault of the management at the time, and 50% his immaturity & unprofessionalism. He would have been here his whole career if he had upper management who knew wtf they were doing.
I remember watching my first NBA game in Scotiabank Arena sitting in the Sprite Zone, and I got my Carter jersey shot to me from the courtside cannon. It fit well. The next time I wore it, was in Game #5 of the Finals for you, Vince. Next time I wear it, it will be playing on your court in Dixon Park. You deserved the jersey at the Arena and your park, showing Toronto that our dreams are possible.
I started my raptors journey at 20 in 2000. Newly migrated to the city and my first glimpse of this freak athlete was the dunk contest. The rest is history! Thank you VC, well deserved for putting TO on the world map.
This brought tears to my eyes, 1 growing up in Rexdale, 2 being a lifelong Raptors fan, 3 knowing the community was always loyal to VC when the media was not. Vince - you helped give a voice to parts of Toronto the media does not care about except reporting on gun crime. Regardless of what people think, if you are black and grew up during this time in rougher parts of the city, Vince's legacy is timeless and untouchable.
@@neoanderson563 which lie was that If you were a fan back then - I doubt you were - you should be embarassed honoring someone who spit in your face and has never apologized for it.
@@thesushilegend5523with all due respect - are you from the black community ? If you are I apologize and would like to understand your view points. If not then where are you coming from exactly to speak to what community is or isn’t ?
VC BECAME SUCH A SEASONED ALL AROUND GAME CHANGER THREE POINTERS CLUTCH SHOOTING GO TO GUY AND OVERALL AMBASSADOR OF THE GAME CAN'T SAY ENUFF ABOUT HIS PROFESSIONALISM
One of the greatest and talented player in Raptors team and NBA history.Still remember growing up watching Vince Carter, Allen Iverson and Michael Jordan games.This 3 players always were favourites.Thank you Legends for the best childhood I had!God Bless You!👍🏽💯🙏🏽
I recall being in 5th grade in Christmas 2000 and I named my new bird Vince after Carter. That’s how huge he was in America back then dominating sport center
I have been a Raptors fan, since the beginning of the franchise. I have forgiven Vinsanity and he has been a strong part of the history of the team, but I haven't forgotten. Sort of sweet, sour news for me
Vince Carter is a legend. The highlights are a given. The crazy dunks drew everyone in but he really had a fantastic skill set especially on offence. The second half of his career as a player-mentor-coach was equally interesting to watch. His growth and ability to remain a part of the NBA for so long is impressive and shows how appreciative he is and how much he loves ball. I supported him even when he was not “wanting to dunk” and not giving it his all in the last part of the Toronto career. He could have handled it better but I knew there was more to the story. He was a young man and Raptors management could have done more to keep him happy here. Regardless, there are so many Toronto (and Canadian for that matter) hoopers that got their spark from Vince. His impact on Canadian basketball is undeniable and I am damned grateful to have witnessed Vinsanity while a young person in Toronto at that time. It was special. Congrats Vince!! Well Deserved!!
Having Vince Carter’s jersey retired with the Toronto Raptors is the greatest accomplishment in NBA history. He was the one called half man half amazing, he put on a show in the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest, and he gave up his starting spot to the GOAT Michael Jordan in the 2003 All Star game. Without his recognition, the Raptors would have been a miserable franchise, not drafting superstars they had like himself, Chris Bosh, and DeMar DeRozan. Not getting great veterans like Kyle Lowry, Kawhi Leonard, Marc Gasol because they don’t want to play there. Plus they would have not gotten a championship at all for the organization. He was the quintessential superstar of putting Toronto on the NBA map worldwide, letting players know the organization is a fun place to play, and building a legacy in Canada.
It's undeserving. I can't think of another franchise honoring a player who accomplished so little. Typically jersey retirement criteria involves MVP award(s) and/or multiple All NBA/Defensive team honors and/or Championships and/or All time leader in major stats categories... VC's TO tenure accomplishments include had 1 2nd team All-NBA, 1 first round playoff series and he's what 4th all time in scoring... And he quit on the franchise. What player in the history of the league has this resume and his jersey retired??... This doesn't make any sense objectively. Lowry, Derozan gave their all during their tenures. Accomplished much more in the playoffs.
@@jaytse2269 Young fellow, without VC15 the ACC wouldn't be full in the late 90s and early 2000s, sponsorship would have been sparse, basketball courts were going up in the 6 and others Canadian cities, his jersey was a top 10 seller in the Association etc etc..........
@@jaytse2269 With all due respect, I do not expect anything less from someone who is not actually part of the community. The impact Vince had on the underserved communities (mostly black) in Toronto is huge. So you list all these metrics etc, blazé, and so on. We need to look at the qualitative impact of his time here which is still being measured TO THIS DAY. Stats and trophies fade - community impact does not.
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8Im 42.... Seen it all. Which is why I felt I needed to enlighten you all with facts... One can argue even Chris Bosh had a more impactful career. Or do I need to continue to provide irrefutable facts.
Toronto meant everything to Vince Carter. He is the reason why the Raptors are on the map. He made basketball in Toronto and the city will always be a part of him. He is definitely deserving of this honor. Vince Carter was a great player that Toronto truly deserved and number 15 will always be remembered. Air Canada will forever have a legacy in Toronto
VC hurting... he always wanted to stay in TO. But incompetent management ruined what could have been. Everyone who thinks that he left or wanted out... Yall are mistaken, VC was forced out, thrown to the curb, abandoned. VC wasn't the same after he left TO.
True but VC also said many immature things. It wasn't hatred, it was love and broken hearts that made people say things. I blame VC for his antics, but the front office was a dumpster fire that ignited this whole thing.
I know he didn’t leave Toronto on the best terms but it’s great to see Vince being welcomed back into the Raptors family and having his jersey retired.
Back in the day I was salty for sure, when Vince Carter dogged us because we weren't that great a team and wasnt winning much and forced his way out, but like the pres said. We grow and im glad hes up there now.
Vince was electric, and I became a true nba fan because of him. After the trade, I don’t think I was mad at Vince. I was furious at Babcock. For those who think Kyle should be retired first, I am not fussed. Kyle is still playing, and Vince came first! The way Vince played, the way he dunked with power and finesse. I don’t know if I will ever see that again!
Vince had no idea they were retiring his jersey he was over come with emotion thats a real moment you love to see it and rightful deserved vince carter put the raptors on the map
So happy to see VC and the Raptors beef end. When I was hoopin' in high school in L.A. from 1998-2002, my favorite players were Kobe (duh) and Vince Carter. I used to dream about getting drafted (😂) to the Raptors to play along VC against Kobe and Shaq. Obviously that was never in the cards, but Vince was that damn cold. So happy to see my childhood heroes going out and getting the flowers they deserve.
People forget the Raptors were a bad team Vince's last 3 years along with bad management. All the positives he brought to the team, the city, and the country far exceeded the negatives.
For a while I was that guy who said “he gave up on us” and “he stopped dunking” etc. I’m so glad I grew out of that phase. This man put basketball on the map in this country. Legend. Congratulations. No one in a Raptors jersey could do what he did!
Die hard Lakers fan since 2000 here. Vinsanity is the greatest dunker of all time, and he definitely should be the first jersey the Raptors put up in their rafters. This should have been done a long time ago.
Half man half amazing.
All sell out loser
He put Toronto on the map nobody can deny that
On the map as a franchise that no one wanted to play for from 2005-2013. Lowry, Derozan and Leonard actually put us on the map. Vince set us back a decade. Horrible decision.
@@thesushilegend5523Not to mention T Mac might have stayed if it was "his team"
@@pex3 great point.
What about Mighty Mouse? #20
@@thesushilegend5523 who the fuck knew about Toronto before Vince unless you from Toronto
All of these CDN ballers in the NBA is because of this guy.
The Raptors are no longer here without Vince and the sport would not be anywhere near as popular. Thank you Vince!
This guy was electric, so well deserved
Thankk you Vince for making us dreaming for sooo long! You’ll always be my favourite player and my dunk GOAT!
So many memories with him….❤ I love this guy!
Imagine VC and TMAC in their primes man we would have won a championship
If they stayed a col more years it would have happened
@@bubbaspittlesyou have no idea. Even Kobe felt the same way. Toronto was heavy favorites if T Mac wasn't so dam selfish and left for Orlando. All he had to do is stay 1 or 2 season.
They absolutely would have won together. They could have been a powerhouse in the East.
Aka "imagine they want to be here"
T Mac was so selfish smh
Love the emotion! Thank you Vince! Thank you Raptors!
WELL DESERVING VC U PUT THAT COUNTRY ON THE MAP AIR CANADA HALF MAN HALF AMAZING VINSANITY 22 YRS OF PURE GREATNESS BLESS U BROTHER NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE U BLESSINGS
I despised VC when he left, but was his biggest fan when he played. In the late 90s everyone in school new Vince Carter. Even people who didn't watch basketball.
But in the grander scheme of things, his impact on basketball in southern Ontario and Canada can't be understated. Deserves the number retirement and I think most fans forgave him years ago.
He didn't leave, he was forced out by incompetent management.
LOL real fans knew the management was trash when VC was here. They only paired him with Antonio Davis. Vince would easily get to the NBA finals of they paired him with another star.
@@challenger516I agree….
How can you hate a guy for leaving when they wont let your mom park at the arena when your the #1 vote getter in the whole league and a superstar? Toronto didnt know how to cater to talent. Were you gonna stay to waste your career with Rafael Aroujo, Mengke Bateer, Michael Bradley, Milt Palacio, Maceo Baston, etc. LOL . god himself wouldnt of stayed through that shit. Hired rob babcock instead of dr j, then drafted aroujo over igoudala, then breaking up the core team he had... GIVE ME ONE REASON HE SHOULDVE STAYED LOL
@@stevenm2216perfectly said homie
Half man half amazing!! The second raptors player I ever loved watching play after Damon Mighty Mouse Stoudamire.
It's about time. His exit from Toronto was 50% the fault of the management at the time, and 50% his immaturity & unprofessionalism. He would have been here his whole career if he had upper management who knew wtf they were doing.
Incoming Ted Rogers spoiled Bratt. Better hope he doesn't eff it up.
He definitely earned it all those highlights in a raptors uniform.
my favourite basketball player as a kid
Allen Iverson and Vince Carter was my favorite basketball players
Mine as well, and then I grew up and learned to never trust a sell out.
I think all of us especially growing in Toronto.
Love this thank you Toronto for doing this and thank you Vince for all the memories
Vince deserves it. Don’t care what ANYONE says! 15 was ALWAYS going to be the first jersey to being retired.
Thank you Vince for the amazing memories. Forever a Raptors legend to real fans.
I remember watching my first NBA game in Scotiabank Arena sitting in the Sprite Zone, and I got my Carter jersey shot to me from the courtside cannon. It fit well. The next time I wore it, was in Game #5 of the Finals for you, Vince. Next time I wear it, it will be playing on your court in Dixon Park. You deserved the jersey at the Arena and your park, showing Toronto that our dreams are possible.
Classy move and makes Toronto look good. Can't say the same for the haters.
Brother, thank you! The hate is insane!
Vince made my life full of excitement when I was a kid. I fell in love with basketball thanks to this amazing person
I started my raptors journey at 20 in 2000. Newly migrated to the city and my first glimpse of this freak athlete was the dunk contest. The rest is history! Thank you VC, well deserved for putting TO on the world map.
This brought tears to my eyes, 1 growing up in Rexdale, 2 being a lifelong Raptors fan, 3 knowing the community was always loyal to VC when the media was not. Vince - you helped give a voice to parts of Toronto the media does not care about except reporting on gun crime. Regardless of what people think, if you are black and grew up during this time in rougher parts of the city, Vince's legacy is timeless and untouchable.
Very well said, and even I had tears well up in my eyes. Thank you!
Lol what on earth. The community was loyal? The city HATED vince after he left. Rightfully so...he passed plays to the other team!
@@thesushilegend5523lol you believed the perpetuated lie? You make Raptors fans look bad.
@@neoanderson563 which lie was that
If you were a fan back then - I doubt you were - you should be embarassed honoring someone who spit in your face and has never apologized for it.
@@thesushilegend5523with all due respect - are you from the black community ? If you are I apologize and would like to understand your view points. If not then where are you coming from exactly to speak to what community is or isn’t ?
Congratulations Vince! Well earned and thank you for the good times in Toronto.
Was proud to be part of his journey. Even partied 1 time with Carter n mcgeady at the phoenix❤
So articulate, amazing presence!
Congratulations Vince you definitely deserve it!
Did he talk about quitting on the team so bad he told the opposing team plays?
He deserves to be the first without question. Congratulations Vince.
Thank you for the memories Vince. You deserve it.
VINCE .. he put the RAPTORS on the map ... WELL DESERVED 🫡🫡
I am a proud citizen of Toronto..CONGRATULATIONS VINCE CARTER 🎉! This retirement of your jersey #15 is a well deserved.
Congratulations VC! For all that you did and continue to do.
Nothing but respect for VC and the Raps organization
Man imagine if Masai was in charge during the Carter years
Richard Peddie gets way too little shit for his part in the Vince fiasco and hiring Rob Babcock as the head guy. Incompetence all around
Remember when they almost paired Allen Iverson to raptors with vc to the raptors but the nba denied it. Just imagine masai
VC BECAME SUCH A SEASONED ALL AROUND GAME CHANGER THREE POINTERS CLUTCH SHOOTING GO TO GUY AND OVERALL AMBASSADOR OF THE GAME CAN'T SAY ENUFF ABOUT HIS PROFESSIONALISM
One of the greatest and talented player in Raptors team and NBA history.Still remember growing up watching Vince Carter, Allen Iverson and Michael Jordan games.This 3 players always were favourites.Thank you Legends for the best childhood I had!God Bless You!👍🏽💯🙏🏽
I recall being in 5th grade in Christmas 2000 and I named my new bird Vince after Carter. That’s how huge he was in America back then dominating sport center
Thanks Vince
I have been a Raptors fan, since the beginning of the franchise. I have forgiven Vinsanity and he has been a strong part of the history of the team, but I haven't forgotten. Sort of sweet, sour news for me
I am so happy ❤ I will never a basketball fans without VC
We LOVE YOU Vince! The Greatest Dunker of All-Time. Facts.
Vince Carter is a legend. The highlights are a given. The crazy dunks drew everyone in but he really had a fantastic skill set especially on offence. The second half of his career as a player-mentor-coach was equally interesting to watch. His growth and ability to remain a part of the NBA for so long is impressive and shows how appreciative he is and how much he loves ball. I supported him even when he was not “wanting to dunk” and not giving it his all in the last part of the Toronto career. He could have handled it better but I knew there was more to the story. He was a young man and Raptors management could have done more to keep him happy here. Regardless, there are so many Toronto (and Canadian for that matter) hoopers that got their spark from Vince. His impact on Canadian basketball is undeniable and I am damned grateful to have witnessed Vinsanity while a young person in Toronto at that time. It was special. Congrats Vince!! Well Deserved!!
Canada 🍁 you Vince. You made history! Vince really shoukd have been on the trophy 🏆 winning team. ✈
V Carter is in HOF for reason,he brought excitement and passion to the NBA.
I watched all his games in Toronto. He was and still is amazing ! I still think he is one of the top 20 players of all time !
Class cannot be outdone. Blessings bro
Good for Vince & the Raptors!
Thank you VC for putting Raptors on the map.
Its hard for me to remember the late 90s and early 00s cause i was so young. But vince and his dunks will always stand out
The Raptor’s Vince Carter era was truly something special.
Let's close out this chapter on a positive! Congratulations VC!!!
Having Vince Carter’s jersey retired with the Toronto Raptors is the greatest accomplishment in NBA history. He was the one called half man half amazing, he put on a show in the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest, and he gave up his starting spot to the GOAT Michael Jordan in the 2003 All Star game. Without his recognition, the Raptors would have been a miserable franchise, not drafting superstars they had like himself, Chris Bosh, and DeMar DeRozan. Not getting great veterans like Kyle Lowry, Kawhi Leonard, Marc Gasol because they don’t want to play there. Plus they would have not gotten a championship at all for the organization. He was the quintessential superstar of putting Toronto on the NBA map worldwide, letting players know the organization is a fun place to play, and building a legacy in Canada.
You can see how much this means to Vince. He deserves it.
It's about time. Vince deserves more from the Raptors.
Got it the other way around. Vince owes a lot more to the Raptors than what he gave them.
Dude is a sell out loser. He deserves nothing from Canada. That is what he gave us.
Thank you Vince ❤
Well deserved honor and if you haters live in the past you will never see the present day.........
Well said, we need to stop being so petty as a city
It's undeserving. I can't think of another franchise honoring a player who accomplished so little. Typically jersey retirement criteria involves MVP award(s) and/or multiple All NBA/Defensive team honors and/or Championships and/or All time leader in major stats categories... VC's TO tenure accomplishments include had 1 2nd team All-NBA, 1 first round playoff series and he's what 4th all time in scoring... And he quit on the franchise. What player in the history of the league has this resume and his jersey retired??... This doesn't make any sense objectively. Lowry, Derozan gave their all during their tenures. Accomplished much more in the playoffs.
@@jaytse2269 Young fellow, without VC15 the ACC wouldn't be full in the late 90s and early 2000s, sponsorship would have been sparse, basketball courts were going up in the 6 and others Canadian cities, his jersey was a top 10 seller in the Association etc etc..........
@@jaytse2269 With all due respect, I do not expect anything less from someone who is not actually part of the community. The impact Vince had on the underserved communities (mostly black) in Toronto is huge. So you list all these metrics etc, blazé, and so on. We need to look at the qualitative impact of his time here which is still being measured TO THIS DAY. Stats and trophies fade - community impact does not.
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8Im 42.... Seen it all. Which is why I felt I needed to enlighten you all with facts... One can argue even Chris Bosh had a more impactful career. Or do I need to continue to provide irrefutable facts.
Toronto meant everything to Vince Carter. He is the reason why the Raptors are on the map. He made basketball in Toronto and the city will always be a part of him. He is definitely deserving of this honor. Vince Carter was a great player that Toronto truly deserved and number 15 will always be remembered. Air Canada will forever have a legacy in Toronto
Thank you Vince, you were my 1st NBA jersey! Proud of you
Class act, Canada loves you Vince
Vince Carter ❤❤❤
A big part of Vince's soul was shaped in Toronto.
His exit from the team was so weird back in the day, but I'm glad he's getting his flowers. He really is a legend of the Raptors
I WAS THERE
VC hurting... he always wanted to stay in TO. But incompetent management ruined what could have been. Everyone who thinks that he left or wanted out... Yall are mistaken, VC was forced out, thrown to the curb, abandoned. VC wasn't the same after he left TO.
Years later masai was even trying to bring him back during the Lowry/derozan era, that would’ve been crazy but sucks that it never went down
@@dj9one212 Once Kawhi left we should have signed him.
More people should know this fact
Raptors ownership ruined that by hiring Rob Babcock as GM. Then fired him 2 years later 😂
100%
It wasn't just the dunks...that man officially stamped us on the NBA map!
tsn take responsibility for brainwashing people into hating this man
💯
Exactly
True but VC also said many immature things. It wasn't hatred, it was love and broken hearts that made people say things.
I blame VC for his antics, but the front office was a dumpster fire that ignited this whole thing.
Did TSN pass plays to the Sonics or was that Vince
Facts
My GROAT. Thanks Vince
I know he didn’t leave Toronto on the best terms but it’s great to see Vince being welcomed back into the Raptors family and having his jersey retired.
Bravo Legend!!! 🎉🎉
Love that speech !
Back in the day I was salty for sure, when Vince Carter dogged us because we weren't that great a team and wasnt winning much and forced his way out, but like the pres said. We grow and im glad hes up there now.
Vince was electric, and I became a true nba fan because of him. After the trade, I don’t think I was mad at Vince. I was furious at Babcock. For those who think Kyle should be retired first, I am not fussed. Kyle is still playing, and Vince came first! The way Vince played, the way he dunked with power and finesse. I don’t know if I will ever see that again!
Well deserved Mr. Air Canada 🇨🇦
We took him for granted the last few years
Nothing but respect for Carter!!!
Congrats to the GOAT15.
Vince Carter is the reason why you see so many Canadians in the NBA today.
'Thank you for giving us a path'
Well deserved congratulations 💯 big fan bro you was my MJ
Freakin love Vince!!! Always a Raptor
Congratulations Vince, you did your best for Toronto.
No he did not!
@@HiSayIt you are entitled to your opinion, everyone else has moved on including the organization hence the retirement of his number.
@@DavidWilliams-rk1nqI am and that's why I give it. Thanks!
Vince had no idea they were retiring his jersey he was over come with emotion thats a real moment you love to see it and rightful deserved vince carter put the raptors on the map
He must have known, it was leaked to the media a few days prior
Great player to basketball and to the raptors and having his #15 jersey to be hoisted in the Scotia Bank Arena 27/9/24.
💯 deserve it ‼️
It’s about time!
I gotta stop chopping onions while I'm watching this...
Well deserved, single handedly saved basketball in 🇨🇦
They made the right choice by making Vince Carters own to be the 1st in toronto for it really started to grow in Toronto for when he was signed.
Well deserved. Much respect
So happy to see VC and the Raptors beef end. When I was hoopin' in high school in L.A. from 1998-2002, my favorite players were Kobe (duh) and Vince Carter. I used to dream about getting drafted (😂) to the Raptors to play along VC against Kobe and Shaq. Obviously that was never in the cards, but Vince was that damn cold. So happy to see my childhood heroes going out and getting the flowers they deserve.
As a proud Torontonian, I have nothing but love for this man. Well deserved.
My thoughts as well
Well deserved
People forget the Raptors were a bad team Vince's last 3 years along with bad management. All the positives he brought to the team, the city, and the country far exceeded the negatives.
For a while I was that guy who said “he gave up on us” and “he stopped dunking” etc. I’m so glad I grew out of that phase. This man put basketball on the map in this country. Legend. Congratulations. No one in a Raptors jersey could do what he did!
hell yeah man! thakns for sharing! so much hate is so easily spread online, I'm glad people fight to share positivity and their own personal memories.
Soo many highlights as a raptor
Well deserved Mr.Carter 🎉🎉🎉❤
Die hard Lakers fan since 2000 here. Vinsanity is the greatest dunker of all time, and he definitely should be the first jersey the Raptors put up in their rafters. This should have been done a long time ago.
T-Mac is my favorite player of all time by the way Raptors fans lol. God bless
The era of Vince, Kobe, Shaq, Duncan, Garnett, Tmac, Iverson, Allen, Pierce, etc... we were spoiled.
As a kid who watched the raps since day one, this guy went from hero to villain, and now back to hero
okay I will bite, how did he become a hero again?
Probably greatest raptor ever