Will Vince Carter cards bounce back?

[CARDDAMON]

Vince has been having a rough time at it this year, he is down to 24 minutes and 11 points per game (40% FG).

And also, this happened (http://deadspin.com/vince-carter-gets-his-ankles-destroyed-by-kevin-durant-455797946), and this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-LPRbqScyc)

But he has a ridiculous amount of accolades. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Carter#Awards_and_achievements)

So do you think after he retires, his cards will have a resurgence similar to Penny Hardaway or T-Mac?

I think he just might. He was one of the most exciting players to ever hit the NBA. He was definetely in the run as "the next Jordan"....back in the day.

Let me know what you think...

[Zacy87]

No
10 chars....

[shaner1]

If he makes the HOF, I say yes

[Braswell10]

You can't handle the truth!!!!

[gocowboys31]

Love the Biyombo block lol

I'm not sure his prices will go up too much if at all.

[armyatc22]

When was there a T-Mac resurgence?????

Penny only had one with autos in a Magic uniform

I would say No

[Zacy87]

When was there a T-Mac resurgence?????

Penny only had one with autos in a Magic uniform

I would say No

Apparently prices surge when you're inducted.

[drobfan8]

I think 100% yes, but..... The problem is people payed such a premium for his high end stuff, Vince early 00's stuff is still quite pricey. Nobody wants to let his early high end run at auction for fear of taking a massive loss.

His days in Toronto were huge for the nba.

He should make the hof someday.

[CARDDAMON]

When was there a T-Mac resurgence?????

Penny only had one with autos in a Magic uniform

I would say No

Penny cards took a huge hit towards the end of his career, and he ended up in many common boxes. Now, his inserts and rookies sell for some decent numbers.

T-mac also bottomed out for a while, but his high end stuff still get 'scoring title' premium. Now that T-mac is truley retired, and not sitting at the end of the Spurs bench, his cards have risen a bit.

I am scared the market is flooded with Vince's cards- he was in EVERY insert set from 1998 till 2007.

[SportsItUpCards]

$4000 for his SP Authentic RC/3500 in PSA 10? No.

But will there be a little rise when he gets into the hall? Maybe.

[smalltown]

I think people will want cards of him in his Raptors Jersey. So that stuff may see a spike. I don't think there will be much of a bump in his cards featuring other teams.

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac354/Ifeature/Basketball/Scan11_zps230ada35.jpeg (http://s915.photobucket.com/user/Ifeature/media/Basketball/Scan11_zps230ada35.jpeg.html)

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[CARDDAMON]

I think 100% yes, but..... The problem is people payed such a premium for his high end stuff, Vince early 00's stuff is still quite pricey. Nobody wants to let his early high end run at auction for fear of taking a massive loss.

His days in Toronto were huge for the nba.

He should make the hof someday.

Definetely agree....

[mghbnz]

And those two plays that you showed us.... the block and the breaking of ankles don't matter. They could of happened to anyone in the league... even Lebron does silly things in games(he's been on Shaqtin a few times this season) but they won't hurt his legacy

[xavieronly1]

Penny Hardaway has 2200+ cards. Vince Carter has 5300+ cards. Let me know who are the hardcore VC collectors (more than one!) because those are the people that drive up or maintain the high price.

So, No. VC has way too many cards, and I see those hardcore collectors would just give up on collecting or not putting "all-in" for just 1 card.

[smalltown]

Penny Hardaway has 2200+ cards. Vince Carter has 5300+ cards. Let me know who are the hardcore VC collectors (more than one!) because those are the people that drive up or maintain the high price.

So, No. VC has way too many cards, and I see those hardcore collectors would just give up on collecting or not putting "all-in" for just 1 card.

Disregard the cards where he's not in a raptors uniform and the numbers drop a lot.

[k13]

I remember his rc being like a $1000 now $50...yikes

[k13]

HOF for what??? lol

[crazymj]

Yea spike up just as much as tracy mcgrady cards have since he stopped playing... oh wait.

[CARDDAMON]

Yea spike up just as much as tracy mcgrady cards have since he stopped playing... oh wait.

T-macs high end cards have retained some serious value:
1997-98-Skybox-Autographics-Tracy-McGrady-RC-Auto-Century-Marks $1069 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-98-Skybox-Autographics-Tracy-McGrady-RC-Auto-Century-Marks-CM-SP-83-100-/161219301118?pt=US_Basketball&hash=item25896b4efe)
2013-14-Timeless-Treasures-Every-Player-Game-Prime-TAG-Tracy-McGrady-1-of-1 $900 WOW! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-14-Timeless-Treasures-Every-Player-Game-Prime-TAG-Tracy-McGrady-1-of-1-/121241201684?pt=US_Basketball&hash=item1c3a89ec14)

2003-2004 Exquisite Scripted Swatches Tracy McGrady Autograph Patch 24/25 Rare! $499 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2004-Exquisite-Scripted-Swatches-Tracy-McGrady-Autograph-Patch-24-25-Rare-/321299974302?pt=US_Basketball&hash=item4acef8889e)

Tracy Mcgrady 97-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems ROOKIE RC PMG <$499 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tracy-Mcgrady-97-98-Metal-Universe-Precious-Metal-Gems-ROOKIE-RC-PMG-50-/181271931731?pt=US_Basketball&hash=item2a34a62b53)

You cant get those kinds of numbers for bums. Mcgrady cards will go up again, look at the other names that have one scoring titles in the past 20 years.

Back to Vince, I'm definetely looking to buy some of his stuff- sounds like I may stick to Raptors cards... thanks guys

[smalltown]

Yea spike up just as much as tracy mcgrady cards have since he stopped playing... oh wait.

Very different players. But that being said. Watch when McGrady raptors high end raptors cards start popping up. You'll be surprised what they go for. There is an entire generation of Canadians who grew up watching these guy who now have disposable income.

[xavieronly1]

Disregard the cards where he's not in a raptors uniform and the numbers drop a lot.

Then you are just talking just a very small group of VC cards having value. It is like saying his Exquisite will keep on the value, but his finest refractor in any year is a $1 card.

It is not like NBA collector is a team collector. I don't see there is a big difference between Hardaway auto on Magic or Suns or Knicks uniform. The difference is based on the year product. And besides, it is not like VC left Raptors in a good term or bought them championship. Who would associate VC only to Raptors?

[xavieronly1]

Very different players. But that being said. Watch when McGrady raptors high end raptors cards start popping up. You'll be surprised what they go for. There is an entire generation of Canadians who grew up watching these guy who now have disposable income.

Again, Tmac high end is not because he is on raptor jersey. It is because of the year of the product. Tmac wasn't even a superstar in Raptor. He was a sixth man who left to magic for big contract.

[smalltown]

I don't see there is a big difference between Hardaway auto on Magic or Suns or Knicks uniform. The difference is based on the year product. And besides, it is not like VC left Raptors in a good term or bought them championship. Who would associate VC only to Raptors?

There's a big difference between penny in an Orlando uniform and penny in anything else.

And most people associate Vince with the raptors. It's where he had his best years.

A lot of people are team collectors - not sure why you think no one is?

[xavieronly1]

There's a big difference between penny in an Orlando uniform and penny in anything else.

And most people associate Vince with the raptors. It's where he had his best years.

A lot of people are team collectors - not sure why you think no one is?

Pretty much I can tell you that there is no major difference for penny on Magic or Sun or Knicks uniform because I bought many of those. It all depends on the card/set itself, not the jersey.

Collector or hardcore collector who wants every single VC card? There is a big difference between these 2 groups of people. Collector are willing to give up big card due to high price. Hardcore collector would go all out, and that's how you get record breaking sale.

Are there enough hardcore VC collectors? Are there enough hardcore Raptors collectors?

Think about it, would an average Raptor collector spend $4000+ for VC Flair RC 1/1 or for 100 VC low-end/mid-range auto?

[vitin01]

Hopefully they'll stay low so I can pick up some nice ones for cheap.

[drobfan8]

HOF for what??? lol

Ummmm, how about for having almost as many points as Charles Barkley,

VINCE CARTER 22,822 and counting

"The Raptors struggled in their early years as did their expansion cousins, the Vancouver Grizzlies. After the acquisition of Carter through a draft day trade in 1998 however, the team set league attendance records in 2000, 2001, and 2002 and the value of the Raptors franchise doubled during Carter's tenure as Raptor". Wiki

Don't forget, VC has one of THE GREATEST dunks of all time. Yes, that dunk at the Olympics. plus many more.

VC was a huge deal. Especially coming out of NC.

It's a shame his career has tailed off a bit.

But his Raptors and Nets days were full of highlights and reasonable playoff success.

Wake up. HOFer easily. Maybe not 1st ballot. But definitely in.

[Beavers98]

What, he's still playing.. ;)


he was the next coming for awhile..I remember being pumped in pulling his RC's back in 98-99..

[Chris P]

I'll never forget pulling his Genuine Coverage game used WARM UP card out of a pack of 99-00 Fleer Metal during the height of Vinsanity and it was the biggest pull of my life. Card booked for $350.00 initially (I always find that funny nowadays, cause it wasn't even a jersey card, it was a warm up card, but this was back in the day where game used anything was hard to find). Of course I never sold it, still have it, and will probably never sell it cause of the sentimental value and of course I doubt now i wouldn't get more than a few bucks for it lol.

[CxG Voodoo Doll]

Ummmm, how about for having almost as many points as Charles Barkley,

VINCE CARTER 22,822 and counting

"The Raptors struggled in their early years as did their expansion cousins, the Vancouver Grizzlies. After the acquisition of Carter through a draft day trade in 1998 however, the team set league attendance records in 2000, 2001, and 2002 and the value of the Raptors franchise doubled during Carter's tenure as Raptor". Wiki

Don't forget, VC has one of THE GREATEST dunks of all time. Yes, that dunk at the Olympics. plus many more.

VC was a huge deal. Especially coming out of NC.

It's a shame his career has tailed off a bit.

But his Raptors and Nets days were full of highlights and reasonable playoff success.

Wake up. HOFer easily. Maybe not 1st ballot. But definitely in.


Not sure he gets in. Playing for a lot of years and accumulating a lot of points doesn't necessarily qualify you for the HOF. There needs to be more accolades.

One of the greatest dunkers? Yeah.

Hall of Fame? Nah.

But...I'm sure he will and the same people will vote for Penny and T-Mac.

[k13]

Ummmm, how about for having almost as many points as Charles Barkley,

VINCE CARTER 22,822 and counting

"The Raptors struggled in their early years as did their expansion cousins, the Vancouver Grizzlies. After the acquisition of Carter through a draft day trade in 1998 however, the team set league attendance records in 2000, 2001, and 2002 and the value of the Raptors franchise doubled during Carter's tenure as Raptor". Wiki

Don't forget, VC has one of THE GREATEST dunks of all time. Yes, that dunk at the Olympics. plus many more.

VC was a huge deal. Especially coming out of NC.

It's a shame his career has tailed off a bit.

But his Raptors and Nets days were full of highlights and reasonable playoff success.

Wake up. HOFer easily. Maybe not 1st ballot. But definitely in.

Career Points are meaningless...I guess Malone is better than Jordan too?


He's just a loser and cancer. Selfish player, never made anyone better.
Never won anything

HOF don't care about dunks. HOF is best of the best.

They are letting in scrubs in to HOF's these days so maybe he has a chance.

[BOOMER7]

Selling 15 of these PSA9'S

$75 for ALL of them:eek::eek:
i remember getting $30 per back in the day!


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/BOOMBAHBULLET/IMG_1561_zpsb20a2169.jpg

[IamRalpho]

He'll get into the HOF but quoting "greatest dunkers ever" is so silly. He hasnt done much and frankly this debate is almost as bad as Kobe/Lebron stuff

[smalltown]

He hasnt done much and frankly this debate is almost as bad as Kobe/Lebron stuff

Firstly it's the Basketball Hall of fame not the NBA hall of fame. It honours players for their contributions to the game of basketball, not just NBA accomplishments. Beyond the obvious highlights:

8× NBA All-Star (2000–2007)
All-NBA Second Team (2001)
Olympic Games Gold Sydney (2000)
FIBA Americas Championship Gold (2003)
All-NBA Third Team (2000)
NBA Rookie of the Year (1999)
NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2000)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (1999)
Consensus second team All-American (1998)
McDonald's All-American Dunk Contest champion (1995)
Florida Mr. Basketball (1995)

He also did much for spreading the popularity of the sport in canada and worldwide.

[RetailChamp]

Would love to buy an SP Authentic RC if anyone has one

Sold my PSA 10 a couple of years ago and regret it.

[Qwasian]

not sure why but when vince carter was in his prime, I never got the feel that he was going to be one of the greatest ever. I always just felt he had a ton of athletic ability and that's why he could play, it seemed like his basketball IQ wasn't that high or something, he was just a freak of nature that could play, sorta like a blake griffin or something, very good, but not the greatest, he probably could make the hall of fame but I don't think he was as great as people hyped him up to be.

[benz35]

NBA: An oral history of the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/allstar2014/story/_/page/dunk-2000/oral-history-2000-nba-slam-dunk-contest)

[drobfan8]

Not sure he gets in. Playing for a lot of years and accumulating a lot of points doesn't necessarily qualify you for the HOF. There needs to be more accolades.

One of the greatest dunkers? Yeah.

Hall of Fame? Nah.

But...I'm sure he will and the same people will vote for Penny and T-Mac.

The finalists for the hall this year are Zo, T. hardaway and Richmond, Vince was better than the last two for sure.

Penny didn't play enough to get in the hall.

T. Mac? No I don't think so.

I'm a Spurs fan so definitely not a highlight reel chaser, but I just think VC goes to the hall and there will be some kind of interest in his cards. Especially as a Raptor and Net.

[drobfan8]

Career Points are meaningless...I guess Malone is better than Jordan too?


He's just a loser and cancer. Selfish player, never made anyone better.
Never won anything

HOF don't care about dunks. HOF is best of the best.

They are letting in scrubs in to HOF's these days so maybe he has a chance.

Please don't take words out of my mouth, career points are not "meaningless", they do mean something.

A loser? He took the Raptors past the 1st round of the playoffs, has anybody else done that?

Vince has had a lot of success, see the above accolades someone posted.

Vince also had some 25/5/5 seasons, not too shabby. He put bums on seats, the NBA will reward him.

[drobfan8]

He'll get into the HOF but quoting "greatest dunkers ever" is so silly. He hasnt done much and frankly this debate is almost as bad as Kobe/Lebron stuff

We're not talking about J. Rich or Nate Robinson here.

VC helped carry the NBA early 00's, where were you when he was making the All Star games watchable?

Hasn't done much?

Wow.

It's a shame how negative people are.

Start celebrating what some guys did instead of being so negative.

The HOF is about recognizing a persons achievements to basketball.

VC I hope will get some more collectors down the line and not just the guy that puts his cards and crazy prices on ebay every week.

[drobfan8]

not sure why but when vince carter was in his prime, I never got the feel that he was going to be one of the greatest ever. I always just felt he had a ton of athletic ability and that's why he could play, it seemed like his basketball IQ wasn't that high or something, he was just a freak of nature that could play, sorta like a blake griffin or something, very good, but not the greatest, he probably could make the hall of fame but I don't think he was as great as people hyped him up to be.

I couldn't agree more with this.

I saw an article where VC even admits that he coasted on his athleticism instead of working at his game. Now he's just a spot up shooter and can drive a little with space.

But early 00's he was just amazing to watch.

[Stat Monsters]

Vince Carter is suffering today what Dominique, Karl Malone, Olajuwon, Ewing, Isiah, Barkley, Mullin and others experienced 10 years ago and what the hot players of today will experience 10 years from now. Nothing new.

In the "what have you done for me lately?" world of sports card collecting coupled by the "Who's the next big prospect?" it' common to see the demand fall below the supply and prices drop.

I don't think his cards will every hit their former peak. Far few players in every or any generation does. Recent years I'd say the only players who will sustain longevity are Jordan, Kobe and LeBron. I think Durant is the next Karl Malone, a good player and HOF calibre, but not iconic.

I think if people are dumping Vince Carter cards now they should see a slight bump when he retires then when he goes into the HOF then ultimately when he passes away (especially autographed cards).

See his peers in the HOF: The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Hall of Famers Index (http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers-index/)

I figure if recent year inductees like Bernard King, Ralph Sampson, Chris Mullin, Adrian Dantley, and Joe Dumars are in the HOF, Vince Carter should not only be seriously considered but he has a similar enough resume to deserve induction.

[drobfan8]

Vince Carter is suffering today what Dominique, Karl Malone, Olajuwon, Ewing, Isiah, Barkley, Mullin and others experienced 10 years ago and what the hot players of today will experience 10 years from now. Nothing new.

In the "what have you done for me lately?" world of sports card collecting coupled by the "Who's the next big prospect?" it' common to see the demand fall below the supply and prices drop.

I don't think his cards will every hit their former peak. Far few players in every or any generation does. Recent years I'd say the only players who will sustain longevity are Jordan, Kobe and LeBron. I think Durant is the next Karl Malone, a good player and HOF calibre, but not iconic.

I think if people are dumping Vince Carter cards now they should see a slight bump when he retires then when he goes into the HOF then ultimately when he passes away (especially autographed cards).

See his peers in the HOF: The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Hall of Famers Index (http://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers-index/)

I figure if recent year inductees like Bernard King, Ralph Sampson, Chris Mullin, Adrian Dantley, and Joe Dumars are in the HOF, Vince Carter should not only be seriously considered but he has a similar enough resume to deserve induction.

Very well said.

Usually the day a guy like VC retires people will do a search and pick up a card or two, especially when he makes the HOF.

Definitely will not get back to the prices he was at. Much like Lillard and Kyrie prices. Give them 5 years and see where they're at.

[Qwasian]

I think I missed part of vince carters career, tim hardaway and mitch richmond were very solid in their prime

[ninjacookies]

T-macs high end cards have retained some serious value:
1997-98-Skybox-Autographics-Tracy-McGrady-RC-Auto-Century-Marks $1069 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-98-Skybox-Autographics-Tracy-McGrady-RC-Auto-Century-Marks-CM-SP-83-100-/161219301118?pt=US_Basketball&hash=item25896b4efe)
2013-14-Timeless-Treasures-Every-Player-Game-Prime-TAG-Tracy-McGrady-1-of-1 $900 WOW! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-14-Timeless-Treasures-Every-Player-Game-Prime-TAG-Tracy-McGrady-1-of-1-/121241201684?pt=US_Basketball&hash=item1c3a89ec14)

2003-2004 Exquisite Scripted Swatches Tracy McGrady Autograph Patch 24/25 Rare! $499 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2004-Exquisite-Scripted-Swatches-Tracy-McGrady-Autograph-Patch-24-25-Rare-/321299974302?pt=US_Basketball&hash=item4acef8889e)

Tracy Mcgrady 97-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems ROOKIE RC PMG <$499 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tracy-Mcgrady-97-98-Metal-Universe-Precious-Metal-Gems-ROOKIE-RC-PMG-50-/181271931731?pt=US_Basketball&hash=item2a34a62b53)

You cant get those kinds of numbers for bums. Mcgrady cards will go up again, look at the other names that have one scoring titles in the past 20 years.

Back to Vince, I'm definetely looking to buy some of his stuff- sounds like I may stick to Raptors cards... thanks guys


Those prices are more a reflection of the sets they belong to, than anything. Yes, his name does play a part, but you definitely cherry picked your choices.


I wouldn't bank on any significant surge even 'if' Vince makes the HOF. I think his current prices pretty much already figure in his illustrious dunk filled highlights, so nobody's going to suddenly 'rediscover' vince in 10 years if he's enshrined.

And he was definitely nowhere near Jordan, Lebron, or Kobe status, even back in his prime. Primarily just known for his freakish flying acts which brought that flavor back to the game. He was what Blake Griffin his rookie year (times 2)....a decade ago.

[SacGWYNN19]

The finalists for the hall this year are Zo, T. hardaway and Richmond, Vince was better than the last two for sure.

Penny didn't play enough to get in the hall.

T. Mac? No I don't think so.

I'm a Spurs fan so definitely not a highlight reel chaser, but I just think VC goes to the hall and there will be some kind of interest in his cards. Especially as a Raptor and Net.

Vince was not better than any of those....just sayin'.

[dasiegel]

his days with card value are generally over

[NickM]

There are some serial numbered parallel sets I'm working on from Carter's Raptors days. Penny Hardaway cards are fought over from those sets and sell for about what Shaq's cards do (less than Kobe or MJ, but more than almost anyone else). Vince Carter's sell more like commons.

[mcgahee21nfl]

Vince has been having a rough time at it this year, he is down to 24 minutes and 11 points per game (40% FG).

And also, this happened (http://deadspin.com/vince-carter-gets-his-ankles-destroyed-by-kevin-durant-455797946), and this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-LPRbqScyc)

But he has a ridiculous amount of accolades. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Carter#Awards_and_achievements)

So do you think after he retires, his cards will have a resurgence similar to Penny Hardaway or T-Mac?

I think he just might. He was one of the most exciting players to ever hit the NBA. He was definetely in the run as "the next Jordan"....back in the day.

Let me know what you think...

Of course they can. Just shill bid them to the sky. Thats what happened to Michael Jordan and the rest of the 90's guys.

[Nyfancam01]

As a hardcore UNC fan.... It's simple... the answer is NO.

Vince had his big time.. Back with fleer and all that.

[Krayzie83]

They'll never be anywhere near what they were. His prices were highly inflated by being one of the most popular players in the league his early years and the beginning of the short print rookie card and memorabilia movement. While his prices may increase slightly over time due to people from his era chasing select cards they wanted from their youth (raises hand) I don't foresee and drastic increases, hof or not.

[forgiven1]

No chance they go up!... sorry.

[GoldenBoy23]

Vince already reached its peak unless he has huge long term followers. Those $$$ value card of him will only be memories. I top 5 players with most collectors would be.

Jordan
Kobe
Lebron
Durant
Iverson

[NJNets24]

They'll never be anywhere near what they were. His prices were highly inflated by being one of the most popular players in the league his early years and the beginning of the short print rookie card and memorabilia movement. While his prices may increase slightly over time due to people from his era chasing select cards they wanted from their youth (raises hand) I don't foresee and drastic increases, hof or not.

Not to mention he had a huge amount of collectors following him. He still has a bunch of harcore players, I would say more than your average NBA all star. He did have one nutjob collector that would pay out of the wahoo for every and any 1/1, which definitely added to his card being inflated. His early year Raptor cards will definitely hold value as that was his peak and he does have some landmark cards that are still highly regarded.

[Kingofkings1281]

I'm a huge Carter collector and I'm not too concerned about prices. I collect him because he's my favorite player of all time. However, his stuff isn't dirt cheap like some have suggested. In fact, I've noticed that most of his ultra high end stuff has completely vanished. Some of it is in my collection, and it's never going anywhere.

[drobfan8]

I'm a huge Carter collector and I'm not too concerned about prices. I collect him because he's my favorite player of all time. However, his stuff isn't dirt cheap like some have suggested. In fact, I've noticed that most of his ultra high end stuff has completely vanished. Some of it is in my collection, and it's never going anywhere.

Great to hear from a VC collector.

I think some are getting carried with thinking I and others are saying that his cards will skyrocket and compete with Kobe and such.

No, but I do think there will be interest, particularly for his Raptors stuff. He has some very cool cards.

I for one have picked up a couple of mid end things of his. Nothing major and not for an investment, but because I remember how great he was dunking and scoring at will. The guy had a 50pt playoff game against the 76ers one year in a dual with Iverson. Awesome memories.

[Kingofkings1281]

Great to hear from a VC collector.

I think some are getting carried with thinking I and others are saying that his cards will skyrocket and compete with Kobe and such.

No, but I do think there will be interest, particularly for his Raptors stuff. He has some very cool cards.

I for one have picked up a couple of mid end things of his. Nothing major and not for an investment, but because I remember how great he was dunking and scoring at will. The guy had a 50pt playoff game against the 76ers one year in a dual with Iverson. Awesome memories.

Exactly. He was a childhood hero of mine. That playoff series between the Raps and the Sixers is still my favorite. AI and a Vince trading 50 point games? It didn't get much better than that for me.

[BBallCT]

I have to agree, he's an HOF for many reasons.

True story, I was in a teleconference call last spring with colleagues from Japan for a meeting to be held in Toronto. One of their senior staff was thinking of attending a basketball game and asked if Vince Carter was still around.

That's how big he was.

[geoffyb]

His RC year stuff is definitely still at a premium other than base rc cards. Check out his UD RC game jersey card. It still sells around $400.