Vince Carter | Basketball Career, Personal Life & Net Worth

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Vince Carter is a retired professional basketball player in the United States and a current ESPN basketball analyst.

He mostly played shooting guard and small forward, but he also played power forward at times during his NBA career.

Moreover, Vince has been ranked as the greatest dunker of all time by numerous players, journalists, and the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Vince Carter
Vince Carter (Source: sportsnet.ca)

In addition to his dunking prowess, the player was also a prolific three-point shooter. Vince made the sixth most three-point field goals in league history.

Want to know more about Vince and his life on and off the court? If so, make sure to read the article to the end. But, before that, some quick facts about the legendary player!

Quick Facts

Full Name Vincent Lamar Carter Jr
Birth Date January 26, 1977
Nick Name Half Man Half Amazing, Air Canada, Vinsanity
Age 47 years old
Birth Place Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Religion Christianity
Nationality American 
Ethnicity Mixed
Education
  • Mainland High School
  • University of North Carolina (Tar Heels Men’s Basketball)
Zodiac Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Snake
Mother’s Name Michelle Carter
Father’s Name Vince Carter Sr.
Siblings Vince Carter, Jeff Scott, Alicia Scott, Chris Carter
Body Measurements 32-26-32
Height 6 feet 6 inches
Weight 100kg
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Black
Build Athletic
Marital Status Married
Wife Ellen Rucker Sellers
Children Kai Michelle Carter
Playing Career 1988 – 2020
NBA Draft Round: 1, Pick: 5th overall, 1988 (Selected by the Golden State Warriors)
Profession Basketball player
Position Shooting guard, Small Forward
Jersey Number 15, 25
Points 25,728 (16.7 ppg)
Rebounds  6,606 (4.3 RPG)
Assists  4,714 (3.1 APG)
Net Worth $110 million
Salary $2-$3 million 
League NBA
Active Since 1998
Social Media InstagramTwitter
Merch Jersey, Book
Last Update March, 2024

Vince Carter: Early life, Family & Education

Vincent Lamar Carter, the former NBA player, was born on January 26, 1977, in Daytona Beach. His father’s name is Florida Vince Carter Sr., and his mother’s name is Michelle Carter.

Similarly, Vince also has three siblings, Alicia Scott, Chris Carter, and Jeff Scott. The player has a very close bond with all his siblings.

Vince’s parents got divorced when he was seven years old. After that, the player’s mother remarried at least twice. 

For his education, Vince attended Daytona Beach’s Mainland High School. As a teen, the player played many sports. He was a quarterback in football until a broken wrist in his first year forced him to switch to volleyball.

Likewise, as a junior, Vince was named Volusia County Player of the Year and averaged 24 kills per match, while none of his teammates averaged more than one.

In addition, Vince was also offered a saxophone scholarship to Bethune–Cookman University in Daytona Beach.

Vince Carter: High School Career

Carter was a McDonald’s All-American in 1995 after leading Mainland to its first Class 6A state title in 56 years. He was named one of the 35 most excellent McDonald’s All-Americans on January 31, 2012.

Further, Vince was approached by 77 NCAA Division I schools before deciding on North Carolina over Florida.

Larry Brown was the first coach to win a National Basketball Association (NBA) and an NCAA Division I men’s basketball national championship.

Carter attended UNC-Chapel Hill. He was a three-year starter for the North Carolina Tar Heels under Dean Smith and Bill Guthridge.

The player finished the 1997–98 season as a second-team All-American, First-Team All-ACC, and fan’s guide third-annual Coaches ACC All-Defensive Team selection.

Vince Carter: Professional Basketball Career

Vince was one of the top five picks in the 1998 NBA draft and joined the Toronto Raptors, where he established himself as an explosive player with a powerful dunk and colorful on-court play in his rookie season.

Carter won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2000 and proudly represented the United States on the Olympic Basketball Team. He wowed audiences in Hawaii, Japan, and Australia and is a proud gold medalist for the United States. 

Vince Carter playing basketball
Vince Carter playing basketball (Source: Instagram)

The player led the Toronto Raptors to three playoff appearances and the New Jersey Nets to three playoff appearances after joining the team in 2004. Vince was traded to the Orlando Magic in July 2009 and helped them reach the playoffs in 2010.

Carter joined the Phoenix Suns in December 2010. After the NBA lockout ended in 2011, Phoenix Suns traded the player to the reigning NBA champions, the Dallas Mavericks. Likewise, the player joined the Memphis Grizzlies in 2014.

After that, the player also played for the Sacramento Kings and the Atlanta Hawks until finally retiring in 2020. 

National Team

Talking about his career in the National Team, Vince was a member of the United States men’s national under-19 team for head coach Kelvin Sampson at the 1995 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Athens. He and Samaki Walker tied for the most blocks in the team’s eight games. 

Vince Carter with Jason KiddVince Carter with Jason Kidd
Vince Carter with Jason Kidd (Source: Instagram)

Likewise, Vince filled in for Kobe Bryant on the USA roster for the 2003 FIBA Americas Tournament while Bryant was recovering from knee and shoulder surgery. He also wore Kobe’s number 8 jersey.

Awards & Achievements

  • 8× NBA All-Star (2000–2007)
  • 2001 All-NBA Second Team 
  • 2000 All-NBA Third Team 
  • 1999 NBA Rookie of the Year 
  • 1999 NBA All-Rookie First Team 
  • 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion
  • 2000 NBA Sportsmanship Award 
  • 2016 NBA Teammate of the Year 
  • 1998 Consensus second-team All-American 
  • 1998 First-team All-ACC 
  • 1997 Third-team All-ACC 
  • 1995 First-team Parade All-American 
  • No. 15 honored by North Carolina Tar Heels
  • 1995 McDonald’s All-American 
  • 1995 Florida Mr. Basketball 

Vince Carter: Nicknames

Throughout his 22-year NBA career, Vince Carter earned numerous nicknames, including “Half Man, Half Amazing,” and “Air Canada” during his early days with Toronto.

Among all nicknames, Vinsanity best describes Carter’s insanely impressive soaring abilities.

Vince has established himself as one of the game’s premier dunkers in the league. His dunking abilities were insane, or “Vinesane.” It just rolls off the tongue, and it was the only “insanity” nickname available until “Linsanity.”

Vince Carter: Marital Life

The eight-time All-Star, Vince Carter, got married to Ellen Rucker in 2004. Their union was later blessed with a daughter, Kai Michelle Carter. However, the couple divorced in 2006, just a year after the birth of their daughter.

Nonetheless, soon after the divorce, Vince began dating his now-wife, Sondi Carter. Sondi works as a personal trainer at the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

The couple has a son and a daughter together, further solidifying their marriage. The pair currently lives a prosperous life with no news of any controversies.

The couple spends most of their time together, with Sondi attending almost every Vince game until his retirement.

Vince Carter: Age and Body Measurements

Vince was born in the year 1977. Hence, he is 47 years old. The player has a height of 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) and a weight of 220 lb (100 kg). 

Vince has an American nationality, and his ethnicity is mixed. Further, according to the Chinese Calendar, the player’s zodiac sign is Aquarius, and he was born in the Snake year. 

Vince Carter: Film & TV appearances

Carter appeared in the feature film, Like Mike, released in 2002. The fictional Los Angeles Knights must defeat Carter and the Toronto Raptors in the film to earn the eighth seed in the playoffs.

Further, the player has shown an appearance in the Fabolous’ Music video for “This Is My Party” (2002) and Glenn Lewis’s music video for “Back for More” (2003). He also showed up as himself in the TV series Moesha, in the episode “Mis-Directed Study” (1999).

Moreover, Vince also starred in the documentary film, ‘The Carter Effect (2017)’ by Sean Menard. The film shows Vince’s impact on the Canadian basketball scene. It was premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival and is 60 minutes long.

Vince Carter: Video games

The legendary player starred on the Cover of NBA Live 2004 and the cover of the NBA Inside Drive 2002. 

Additionally, Vince also appears in a Video game called ‘Barkley, Shut Up, and Jam: Gaiden.’ In the game, Vince has been transformed into a cyborg by the evil terrorist organization, B.L.O.O.D.M.O.S.E.S.

Derek Fisher, the former NBA player, quickly established himself as one of the most respected players in the league due to his hard work and dedication. 

Vince Carter: Off the Court

Vince opened his restaurant in Daytona Beach in 2010. However, his mother ran the restaurant. They sold it for $4.3 million in January 2017. 

Vince signed a sponsorship deal with Puma before his first NBA season, and his first signature shoe, the Puma Vinsanity, was released.

Carter, however, terminated his contract with Puma prematurely, citing “shoes that hurt his feet,” and played the rest of the 1999-2000 NBA season in various brands.

The player also signed with Nike as a ‘signature athlete’ before the Summer Olympics of 2000. Likewise, his first signature Nike Shox shoe, a Nike Shox BB4 PE, debuted and was publicly released in 2000 to coincide with the Olympic games. 

Nike also released five additional signature Shox models with Vince’s initials. Moreover, during the player’s final season, Nike honored his 22-year NBA career by re-releasing his first Nike signature shoe, the Shox BB4. 

Vince signed a multi-year contract with ESPN on September 17, 2020, to serve as an NBA and college basketball analyst.

Embassy of Hope Foundation

Vince founded the Embassy of Hope Foundation in 1998 to assist children and families in Florida, New Jersey, and Ontario.

“Believing in Your Dreams,” the Embassy of Hope’s slogan, represents Vince’s approach to success while encouraging those who are less fortunate to see that they can be winners.

Vince Carter at the Charity Gala Event organised by his foundation
Vince Carter at the Charity Gala Event organized by his foundation (Source: vincecarter15.com)

The foundation also provides a yearly scholarship program and support organizations serving his community. Kai Michelle, Vince’s nine-year-old daughter, donates outgrown clothing for children in need.

Other Philanthropies

Vince and his mother, Michelle Carter-Scott, gave $1.6 million to the Stewart-Marchman Foundation to help build “The Vince Carter Sanctuary,” a 100-bed treatment facility for alcohol and drug addiction recovery.

Likewise, Stewart-Marchman-Act and NASCAR honored Vince at a dinner for his philanthropic endeavors for his ongoing efforts to help others and influence positive change.

Carter was the honorary pace car driver for the Daytona Beach International Speedway’s Coke Zero 400. Moreover, Volusia County designated January 10, 2010, as Vince Carter and Michelle Carter-Scott Day.

In addition, The Children’s Home Society named Vince Child Advocate of the Year in 2000. The player also received the 2007 Florida Governor’s Points of Light award for philanthropy in his home state.

Vince Carter: Net Worth

The player’s earnings in his last two playing seasons with the NBA were $2.39 million and $2.56 million. The player’s total career earnings amounted to $172.04 million.

Vince Carter, the former NBA champion has a massive net worth of $110 Million.

Talking about his assets, Vince owns a 36,905-square-foot mega-mansion, 28,862-square-foot of which is air-conditioned. It should be no surprise that the house includes a full-size indoor basketball court.

Further, Vince owns a Bugatti Veyron, typically costing between $1.7 million and $3 million. The player also owns a Ferrari, a Bentley, and a Dodge Charger GT, which cost him a total of $2 million.

Vince Carter: Social Media

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vince Carter related to Tracy McGrady?

Yes, the basketball player Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter are related. They are cousins. From 1998 to 2000, the two were teammates with the Raptors. However, neither of them was aware of the connection until a family reunion in 1997.

Is Vince Carter a Hall of Famer?

Vince Carter has not been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Nonetheless, he was on a first-ballot Hall of Fame path for the first four seasons of his career. 

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