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Vince Lamar Carter

by Daniel from Roxboro

There's not a thing that any of you guys can say bad about me that would hurt my feelings... I'm not coming at you, what I'm saying is that, I'm willing to take that heat for my team, if we're playing
Vince Carter driving to the basket.
Vince Carter driving to the basket.

Vincent Lamar Carter(born on January 26, 1977) known as Vince Carter, is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association(NBA). He is currently a shooting guard for the New Jersey Nets.

Vince Carter is my hero for all the things that he does off of the court. He does not center the whole world around himself because of how good he is. He gives back to the community and does not want anything back.

Vince Carter is known for his high flying dunks.
Vince Carter is known for his high flying dunks.

When Vince Carter holds his basketball camp every year, he doesn't turn away any kids that are not as talented as the others. He works with these kids so that they can learn to play like the others. He wants all the kids to make the team when they try out.

My hero's achievements amount to a whole lot. Vince Carter was a multi-talented person since he entered high school. He had to choose a music scholarship from Bethane-Cookman, or a basketball scholarship from the nation's finest, the University of North Carolina. He won the 1998 Rookie of the Year Award; he was named a Goodwill Ambassador, and donated $10,000 to his Alma Mater. In 2005 he won the NBA's community service award. "He created and supports the Embassy of Hope Foundation, organizes summer All-Star games for charity, and runs a basketball camp for kids." All these things make Vince Carter my hero.

Vince Carter working out.
Vince Carter working out.

Vince Carter is my hero for all the things that he does off of the court. He does not center the whole world around himself, by building multiple mansions around the world. He takes time with his community every day.

Page created on 7/8/2013 2:18:59 PM

Last edited 7/8/2013 2:18:59 PM

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Wikipedia - Vince Carter gives back to the community.
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