Vince Carter is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association. Known for his exceptional slam dunk throwing skills, the athlete is ranked in the top five for the most appearances in the NBA.
Biography
Vince Carter, whose full name sounds like Vincent Lamar Carter, was born on January 26, 1977 at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida. His parents Vince Carter and Michelle Carter divorced when the boy was seven years old. After that, his mother, a school teacher, remarried to Harry Robinson, also a school teacher.
Young Carter was equally talented in sports and music. Therefore, his mother and stepfather supported his desire for all-round development.
Obsessed with basketball since the age of two, he played among the top players for the Campbell Junior High School basketball team during his school years.
One of the buildings of the University of North Carolina Photo: Moliverg / Wikimedia Commons
While attending Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, he played alto and saxophone in the school orchestra, led the band as a tambour major, and even wrote one song. In addition, Carter was the captain of the high school volleyball team and led it to the 1994-1995 Florida Class 6A Championship.
After graduating from high school, he entered the University of North Carolina, where he continued to play basketball under the guidance of coach Bill Guthridge. Carter has helped his team win a number of titles in the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament and reach the Final Four twice.
In 1998, he announced his candidacy for the NBA Draft, while continuing his studies at the university. In August 2000, Carter graduated with a degree in African American Studies.
Career
Vince Carter is one of only six athletes in NBA history to score 20 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists per game for 10 consecutive seasons. He also ranks as the top five in the most appearances played in the NBA.
Vince Carter during a basketball game Photo: Frenchieinportland / Wikimedia Commons
In addition to professional sports activities, Carter is also involved in charity work. He is the founder of the Embassy of Hope Foundation, which provides assistance to families in need in Florida, New Jersey and Toronto.
Additionally, in January 2010, Carter opened a restaurant called Vince Carter's in Dayton, Florida. But in February 2016, he had to close this business.
Family and personal life
While studying at the University of North Carolina, Vince Carter met Ellen Rucker, who is known as a chiropractor. For some time, young people had a romantic relationship, and soon after graduation, they decided to get married.
The wedding ceremony took place on July 3, 2004, and in June 2005, the couple had a daughter, Kai Michelle Carter. But in 2006, Vince and Ellen made the decision to break up and eventually divorced.
