NBA Slam Dunk Contest Finalist Shares Thoughts About Vince Carter's Retirement

A former NBA Slam Dunk Contest finalist is sad over the retirement of Vince Carter.

In the history of NBA, Carter also known as “Half man, half amazing” is arguably the best in-game dunker ever. After having one of the longest careers in the NBA, Carter has finally called it a career. However, his fellow highflyer Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic wished “Vinsanity” could play forever.

In an exclusive locker room interview with Fanatics View, Gordon expressed his sadness towards Carter’s retirement. According to him, the 42-year-old NBA icon is a “legend” that the NBA will surely miss.

“He’s one of those guys you wish who could just play forever,” Gordon said about Carter’s retirement.

At the 6:52 mark in the first quarter of the Atlanta Hawks vs. Detroit Pistons game on Thursday night, Carter checked into the game to officially make history as the first player to play in 22 seasons.

While the said moment was truly compelling, Gordon felt bittersweet knowing that one of the players who paved the way for big dunkers like him is on his final season already.

Normally a role player checking into the game wouldn’t be such a big deal. But Carter is no ordinary role player and he appreciated the support from the crowd on his accomplishment.

Aside from highlight reel dunks, Carter rose to stardom as a member of the Raptors (‘98-’04) and the New Jersey Nets (‘04-’09). He also played for the Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and the last two seasons with the Hawks.

Carter's NBA career is about performance at a high level and longevity. A second-team All-American at North Carolina, Carter also made eight NBA All-Star teams and has scored an impressive 25,430 points all throughout his lengthy career.

A few weeks ago, Carter shared some of his most memorable moments in the NBA. During his prime, he has battled with Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson.

In an exclusive interview with NBA.com, the Raptors icon revealed that Iverson “ brought out the best in him ” during their epic duels in the 2001 NBA Playoffs.

“Going against him brought the best out of me. As far as that playoff series, it was probably one of the best in my career,” Carter said about battling Iverson in the playoffs.

“I knew what to expect. I didn’t have to be out of character, but I had to play well,” Carter continued.