Brooklyn Nets to Retire Vince Carter’s Jersey

Throughout his term of working with the Nets, Carter was nominated to the All-Star five times and led the team to the playoffs on three times. The defunct statesman’s achievements on and off the court left a lasting imprint on the organization.

The finally hanging of Carter’s jersey by the Nets is a sign that the famous players names will be enlisted permanently in the rafters. The list also includes some famous people, like Bill Russell, who is known as No-No Man. 12 of the 6 jerseys are retired in the league, and Carter’s old teammate Jason Kidd, whose No. 12 is also retired leaguewide, is one of them. 5 jersey were put into the retired list by the franchise in 2013. Besides the other great players, there are also Drazen Petrovic, John Williamson, Bill Melchionni, Julius Erving, and Buck Williams, who were also honored.

Carter’s legacy still lives on even though he left the Nets many years ago, because he had a fantastic career in the NBA for over twenty seasons and played for different teams. Carter had a great career in the NBA; from the Toronto Raptors to the Atlanta Hawks, he proved to the world his versatility and skills on the court.

The award of a pro basketball career recognition to Carter will be made later this year and he will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. His inauguration to the Hall of Fame speaks volumes about his status as one of basketball’s all-time greats, proving that he is worthy of the highest recognitions for all the work he has done for the game.

The Brooklyn Nets have made it known to the world that they have put Vince Carter’s jersey on the retired list and thus have paid their respect to this true basketball icon among all the stars. That is to say, the Nets are showing their appreciation to this famous basketball player who has made a huge impact on the franchise and the sport overall and thus will be acknowledged for numerous generations to come.