Vince Carter | Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

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[@NZOfrancisco]

we getting old guys. Our fave players in HOF

[@akhi5749]

Yeah but Lebron still playing so making up for that 😂

[@shavontecharlene]

Facts

[@millerman3129]

Facts, Ben Wallace, Jason Kidd,Ray Allen,Shaq,Kobe, Steve Nash,Payton,Carter,Tm-c, all that’s left is Durant, Westbrook,James,and Dwight Howard

[@DzevatS]

Seriously!! lol

[@williestyle35]

​@@millerman3129 there are also quite a few "veterans" from before and during the Shaq era waiting their chance to be in the HoF.

[@akhi5749]

“First off, to God be the Glory” ❤ Way to go Vince!

[@HiItsme-zu1yz]

Amen. (The crowd was speechless.)

[@tailorknine5046]

Yes, to the invisible man in the sky... makes a while lot of sense.

[@emor22]

Amen to that!!!

[@perpetualtimepiece857]

When he started talking about Kobe. I just broke down 😢. What a class act Vince

[@Bilnation]

Toronto was blessed to have Vince Carter. It solidified basketball in Canada and paved the way for countless Canadians who dared to dream.

[@jake-qn3tl]

Blessed? So corny

[@samgriffin6221]

I know Travis Agresti, who Vince mentions.

[@markanthonylavilla4187]

Is the raptors hanging his jersey?

[@Montrealmoments]

@@markanthonylavilla4187 yeah november 2

[@sickbeast]

Blessed that he quit on the franchise?

[@cityandlocal]

Vince, you mean more to Toronto than you will ever know. Thank you, legend!

[@ww9452]

The quitter?

[@TheBadsectorzero]

spoken like a true worthless bum ​@@ww9452

[@wuuuuuukkkkooooonnngggg4937]

​@@ww9452 Raptor's front office is trash back then. Trash management, trash team. 100% pure garbage.

[@justwisted]

@@ww9452stop denying what he’s done. If never came the raptors would had been relocated. Those are facts

[@cityandlocal]

@@ww9452 the first superstar

[@kostag79]

Being from Toronto we had a love hate relationship. In the end thank you for putting Toronto on the map. You saved basketball in Toronto. Half man half amazing.Air Canada

[@skatedurr]

i was also born tdot, air canada always welcomed back

[@standingmaximumverticaljump]

RIP Vancouver Grizzlies.

[@tom11zz884]

Speak for yourself. Most people from Toronto love Vince.

[@Tokenblackguru101]

@@standingmaximumverticaljumpif it wasn’t for Vince, Raptors would be relocated or be a charlotte Hornets/bobcats no true identity and an below average team.

[@kostag79]

@@standingmaximumverticaljump no vc no basketball in Toronto or Canada. Were you born during the vc era? .

[@creydadj]

Vince Carter: Half man, half amazing, half century, half hour speech

[@gotcomps]

LOLOL!!!

[@Ssssssssssssssss-y2h]

Half BBC

[@davidchandler6885]

he has substance, family lit more than avg nbaer, nice put trouble guy

[@Ssssssssssssssss-y2h]

@@creydadj half BBC

[@seguna1285]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I’m weak

[@Bearedd]

This man doesn’t age. Still looks like a young man who can dunk on you with ease. Congrats from a long time fan who was amazed by his playing

[@Christian900]

Young A.I , Kobe, Tracey , Vince One hell of a era

[@prof3ssor178]

🎯

[@jake-qn3tl]

Allen Iverson? Lol 42.5% from the field

[@shavontecharlene]

Big facts

[@shavontecharlene]

Vince Carter & Tmac!!!

[@johnny6610]

Disciples of Michael Jordan

[@tom11zz884]

Vince has always been a class act. Never heard about him in any scandal or doing anything silly. Just pure class.

[@antoniodalton9256]

He was one of the few that actually loved the game, and that probably kept him out of trouble. You don't play 22 NBA seasons if you don't work on your game.

[@herson2075]

Doctor J is the Denzel Washington of the NBA everyone looked up and respects him so much

[@prof3ssor178]

💯

[@scottt6298]

Thank you, Vince. You helped a lot of us through 2 MJ retirements with your high flying antics and silky smooth repertoire. A lot of people took the easy way out and relied on Kobe for that but you were my guy from day one. Too bad you never got the chance to win a chip but neither did many other all time greats. On top of that I've got to give myself credit for being a good judge of character. Was an honor serving as your concierge at the 2000 Olympics and getting to witness the greatest dunk of all time live. Congratulations legend

[@JB-nw4gm]

I remember being at the Vince Carter camp in Toronto when I was 11 years old. We played a game of bump and he was shooting behind me. I told him he's not getting me out. I shot the ball it missed, he shot he swished and right after he scored he looked at me and said ... BYEBYE 😂😂. He didn't care that I was 11. You mean so much to us Vince. Thank you

[@Hoops-33]

Lol He just passing on that competitive spirit to you. That's awesome that you never forgot that:)

[@jemeelbrown5904]

I went when I was 13! One of the greatest to ever do it. Salute to you Vince Carter!

[@gersonpina3053]

Vince is a true class act, beautiful HOF speech

[@mklp82]

Shows how much love he has for Toronto for choosing to go into the hall of fame as a Raptor. First guy to go into the HoF as a Raptor. Thanks for igniting the NBA flame in Toronto and Canada

[@nktechnical_9966]

Huh? McGrady? Bosh?

[@mklp82]

@@nktechnical_9966 they didn’t choose to go into the HoF as a raptor

[@ynkhe]

@@nktechnical_9966Bosh went in as a Heat, McGrady went in as a Magic.

[@809Mornelle]

@@nktechnical_9966they didnt choose to go in as a raptor bud , shows how much they valued their time in Toronto.

[@nktechnical_9966]

@@809Mornelle Cuz Toronto didn't value them....

[@ElationRealty]

I was in high school when you played on the Raptors. Those were the good old days. All of my friends and I, we looked up to you. You were the bar. You gave a bunch of kids from across Canada and the world, a legitimate role model. We modelled our games after yours. You did many things for Toronto outside of financial contributions. That is your legacy. It is far above the rim, above the rafters and into the sky... where you made your living.... as a skywalker, for the Raptors but more importantly, an inspiration for a nation. Thank you! We see you!

[@jorgeinostroza6675]

Its been an honor being a hardcore fan of this man for more than 20 years and this speech is a vivid example of it. Im proud of you Vince. You will always be my hero and role model. Well deserved brother

[@bigant3137]

Beautiful what Vince said about Julius Evring! Gave him his🌹s on his day real OG

[@qwerty7761]

I loved how he honored the Dr. ❤

[@BeeBee-pl9ly]

Both Nets legends

[@8ealer]

Vince Carter, Hall of Famer - you have inspired and electrified so many people. You've been always making it look easy and graceful and now we know why - you are truly one of the most graceful human beings ever. Thank you for reaching out to all those millions and millions people around the world and sharing your formula of gracefulness!

[@DJ_-]

Vince Carter the best dunker in the nba history so glad he in the hall of fame 🙌😤

[@prof3ssor178]

💯

[@MathDoctors]

That's a lot of people he just thanked. Relationships are everything.

[@andrealtime8599]

Realest thing I've heard in a while.

[@MichaelCowie-q3c]

For lifelong Raptors fans like me, this is an absolute dream come true! I’ve been waiting for this to happen to VC, he poured his heart and soul to the Raptors organization during the first four years of his career-he was almost like a one-man show for the raptors. One of the best eras to be a Raptors fan for sure, and I honestly never had any ill-will towards him when he wanted to be traded from Toronto. Vince has paved the way for so many Canadians who play in the NBA, and we owe him a great deal of gratitude and thanks for that!! Congrats Vince!!

[@AD-ws3nu]

Love from Toronto, thank you VC for your contribution and a legend.

[@danyulwilliams9823]

Vince Carter thanks for your wonderful career in the NBA!! ❤😊❤😊

[@The_SuperNatural803]

Who else is extremely happy this man is in the Hall Of Fame!?! ☝️🙌💪

[@garyleroy91]

Vince Carter, you personally were the main reason why I fell in love with the NBA for a reason. You made yourself a superstar while carrying a country on your back. Then you went to multiple teams just to continue your legacy, and playing in 4 different decades is incredible. However, I really wanted to see you in get a ring in the NBA Finals however the 2000 era was super fun to watch you being half man half amazing and competitive where you were in the playoffs but only made one conference finals in your career. However, you’re own legacy still defines you now as a hall of famer. Thank you for the memories of your greatness and I love you as a basketball player. Congratulations you definitely deserve to be there.

[@CambofoodsLtD.]

Congratulations Vince Carter, HOF🎉. Half Man Half Amazing, Vinsanity, Air 🇨🇦. Greatest in game dunker 💯. 8x All ⭐️. As a Toronto Raptors fan - you were our first superstar and definitely grew 🏀 in 🇨🇦. Happy you went in as a Raptor. Great speech as well 🎤 .

[@tygenuine9953]

Vince a genuine guy! I love all of his speech, alot of the thanks, and memories wear special, especially the one about Kobe! And his family! There's another part of the journey! Be better, not in their way, in The Most High way!

[@4EverTruth]

I am Iranian , Born in 1981, Vince Carter, your Raptors' Jersey is the only Jersey that i Own, Thank you for all those memories and best of luck for the next chapter of your life brother

[@Kozuka308]

Oakland in 2000...the day I fell in love with this sport. Vince will always be my favorite player of all time. Seeing him get inducted into the HoF makes me all kinds of emotional.

[@akhi5749]

2000 in Oakland was the best dunk contest ever!

[@motacburma2256]

It's is about time !,congrats.

[@adrian28576]

Thank you Mr Carter for being a very positive memory of my childhood

[@Adam_824]

Congrats Vince, it was a pleasure watching you as kid in the 90’s and as a grown man..well deserved brotha 👊🏼

[@raepasher6241]

Thank you Vince! All of Canada loves and thanks you!

[@InfinityFan19]

can't believe the day has come VC, man you were the reason I fell in love with ball. All kinds of emotions watching this hall of fame induction. Your impact on this sport can't be measured with words wow man you are a walking living legend. You made all of us think we can fly. Always rocked a smile too. Always so well spoken. The history of the NBA cannot be written without you. That #15 Raptors jersey will live on forever.

[@akhi5749]

Should’ve been selected on that top 75! Take out Westbrook, Harden, n Lillard and include Vince Carter, T-Mac and Kyrie 🔥

[@khaliqsantos9055]

So happy for both Tmac and VC. Being from Toronto and watching these two as a 10 year old to now seeing both of them in the HOF. What could of been, should have been. Top 5 most skilled and smoothest basketball players ever. Much love to Tmac and Vince

[@jake-qn3tl]

Much love lol

[@RM---]

VC is pure class. Very well spoken, and his tributes he paid to the other greats during the speech was a very nice touch. I enjoyed this speech very much. Thank you for all the memories Vince!

[@roeltrumata9106]

Vince Carter is the reason why I came to Toronto Canada, I saw him live in his prime playing against Miami that night, love you Vince

[@Newfoundspirit2-9]

The immigration is getting wild

[@benjaminbutton3078]

Vinsanity, Air Canada, Half Man Half Amazing. Salute, Good job

[@quinhouston713]

Vince Carter wasn't human when it came to the court, he had hops, a jumper, dribbling, and hella game. Thank you so much Vince and welcome to the Hall of Fame!!! Half man half amazing Air Canada!!!

[@daz1026]

Thank you Vince, inspiring me and giving me that headband against Portland back in 2012. still agure your greatness today, Biggest fan in Portland Oregon, wear 15 today cause of you 👏🏾 congrats on a amazing career

[@forc3s646]

Thank you #15 from Philippines to Canada!

[@WutTheDeuceGaming]

This dude was drafted when I was 11 years old. Went from being an absolute highlight machine to the 9th all time 3pt shooter. I still remember watching that Philly/Toronto series, I was in Wisconsin Dells for vacation. I'd be in the pool and whatnot, soon as game time approached, I got into the elevator, showered off, turned on the TV. My mom went to the room to grab something and she didn't know I had gone up there. She asked, "why are you up here and not in the pool or arcade area?". I told her, "Vince Carter and AI are in a playoff series". Been an absolute pleasure watching him for over 20 years.

[@P-DAPS]

That series was crazy! Vince & AI were going back & forth. As a Raptors fan I was terrified every time AI touched the ball lol. Vince had an amazing series including a 50 ball himself. I was heartbroken when he missed that shot in game 7🤦🏾‍♂️. Vincent Lamar Carter had the city & the country turned up! It’s actually embarrassing that we’re only just now retiring his jersey in Toronto

[@warrenpounder7777]

Thank you for what you’ve done and given to Toronto! Our cities Hero we never knew we needed. Forever loved and appreciated! Vince Carter, the hall of famer

[@huyoung9153]

Vince Carter- As amazing a Hall of Fame speech as ever. The gratitude and memories, so detailed and sincere. HofF so well deserved.

[@redmisery]

I'm surprised he didn't say "IT"S OVER." at the end of his speech. :D VC is such an inspiration to me when I watched him as a high schooler. His creativity sets him apart, and I always admire his drive to not only win, but to entertain; to get you on your feet and say "What did he just do?!". Later on, his endurance and wisdom, which we all know, is Godly wisdom, it made sense why he is as humble as he is. I'm touched by his speech. Here I am, a 40 year-old man, with an injured arm due to overwork and stress, had to quit my job and figure out what to do next so I could put food on the table and roof above our heads. I've dropped out of colleges, ran out of financial aid, had my hands on so many various type of jobs, but my first love is still music. I've always wanted to create and have a music career, so I can bring joy to people around me first and foremost. As VC"s perseverance shows, it's not over when people say we're over the hill. Thank you Vince! Sincerely, -red.

[@high-defRJ]

The fact that he's also a band geek who can play a few instruments is also amazing on top of being "half man, half amazing". Congrats, VC! You're the best!!

[@809Mornelle]

VC15 , such an incredible influence for the millennial kids in Toronto and all over the states. I remember attending your camp as a 7 years old in 2000, thank you for making me a lifelong fan of the game. Your creativity and passion made the game look beautiful and jaw dropping. Forgot about the stats and the accolades, you brought so much joy into my life by just witnessing your play . Thank you forever !

[@albieee23]

VC!!!!! My favourite player of all time and the reason I started watching basketball! Thank you for putting Canadian basketball on the map! You are an ICON! It has been an honor following your LEGENDARY career! Thank you for all the memories! AIR CANADA CARTER! HALF MAN, HALF AMAZING!! 🙌💜

[@shaoiliu]

It's a god damn war crime that he's not even "top 75" of all time.

[@mrsaoallen1707]

hes easily top 20!

[@koshinaden263]

@@mrsaoallen1707 you are insane

[@DC5Boss]

​@@mrsaoallen1707how is he top 20?? You're speaking about skill set wise?

[@DC5Boss]

He should've been with his skill set but he didn't had the drive like Kobe but he had the tools to be better.

[@GlueGuy20]

@@mrsaoallen1707 talk about stretch lol

[@danielpowers5987]

All the feels watching this. Congratulations Vince. Thank you for being you.

[@scottraymond6570]

Congratulations Vince, you gave me so much pride as a Raptors fan. I cheered you, I booed you, I teared up during this video. Congratulations on one hell of a career and for making it into the Hall, you are truly half man, half amazing 👏

[@MrColeBeans]

An absolute legend. I was too young in his prime years I didn’t watch most of his career but the way he carried himself late in his career and how he has always spoken with so much thought and mindfulness has made an impact on me . Just a genuinely amazing human being and role model. And an amazing basketball talent. Thank you Vince 🫶

[@bobabooey4537]

Great speech and great that Vince goes in as a Raptor. It shouldnt have been a surprise but it seemed like something I would never hear or see. I remember when the Raptors came into the league and remembered all the Vince Carter stuff as a casual basketball fan. It was the lame Toronto sports media that started all the hate on Vince for the NC commencement and game 7 controversy. The fans always loved the guy, to kids he was their hero. He was exactly what Toronto basketball needed. He was great for the entire nation and the media jumped all over him for something to talk about. There were fans who jumped on it as well, but the media were the ones who really hung Vince. Lousy sports media in Toronto. I hear Vince talk and he sounds educated and intelligent. He mentioned more than once in this very hof speech that education came before sports..... more than ever and all these years later, it makes more sense to me that Vince chose to go to his commencement on the same day as a game 7. I questioned it back than, as a casual fan, but today I applaud him. Toronto loves Vince Carter, he is one of their biggest athletes and they have many.

[@LeBeautiful]

HALF MAN. HALF GODDAM AMAZING. Thank you legend.

[@jonnifercandia3345]

It's an honor to see u playing basketball vince....

[@kobebryant1104]

I was smiling watching this until Vince mentioned Kobe. Man, I had to stop watching. My tears are flowing like crazy. I love you for it Vince. I love you Kobe, you know that. I miss you so much❤

[@icerag]

First ballot HOF. Well deserved! -- not just for the highlights but also for Vince's career longevity and class on and off the court. Thank you Vince for the great memories and to more ahead.

[@NatCrazz]

Thank you Vince for always be my inspiration. I started in Basketball world 2005 by PS2 games NBA live without knowing much player. I remembered that selected to play on someone that vibrated and amazing, that were you.

[@TheIkaraCult]

He brought so much joy to us. God bless you Vince.

[@jaydoesanything7652]

congrats to Vince Carter!!

[@serbonkers4130]

Vince Carter hangtime is unreal.

[@blackbeanburger3357]

most talented raptors player of all time... and that takes into account kawhi too. he was right there with kobe, ai, shaq in the 90s/early 2000s

[@robertocruztv6097]

Legendary one of the best to ever do it

[@kstealth1]

Vince Carter, definitely one of the best we've ever seen. Crazy story about Kobe, his greatest contemporary. I'm sure Kobe's message to him on his birthday was that there's more to life than just basketball. RIP Kobe...Congrats Vince, we deserved!

[@michaelliu8196]

Vince is so humbling take his time to Thank all his teammates and owners. Half man half amazing was a monster! This guy hopped over France and won Gold for the 🇺🇸

[@daniellecharicemilla414]

How time flies fast, i just remember talking about while hes in college now he's already in the hall of fame, great career he has, left his mark on the game

[@cbrown940]

Sincerely. Amazing. Man. congrats, chief!

[@jjijjh]

Love you Vince!! You made me and lots of people I know super Basketball 🏀 Fans. Congratulations VC15 and Love to see you being HOF as a Raptor!!

[@LT684]

Thank you VC15! I've watched your career since you started in Toronto and have always been a big fan, even to this day. After owning the first four signature Nike Shox shoes to your showdown with AI in the East, you have been (and still is) my favorite high flyer. Thank you for the memories and I wish you and your family the best, post-retirement.

[@sumimasenpanda]

vince, congratulations. thank you for making our youth, the 90s kids, more awesome. when MJ retired in 98, you are among the legends that carried the league and made fans continue to watch basketball... vince, kobe, shaq, iverson, tmac carried the NBA when MJ retired

[@lovinglifelikemaryjane4240]

Besides MJ... this was my guy my whole childhood.. him and twan at unc made me unc fans before i knew MJ went there.. Thanks Vince.. you made me love the game even tho i could never fly...

[@brooklynboybang7021]

🐐🐐🐐had a young kid from Brooklyn watch his first nba game school trip we drove to nj to see you appreciate you mudddy ✊🏾

[@y.y3803]

Congrats Vince. I've been really into you ever since I started watching NBA. Your Amazing Dunk was super exciting. Your Beautiful Shoot was inspiring. Your Crazy 360 layups was speechless.That is why you blew my mind.Always. It has not changed even now.Nothing but respect. Thank you !

[@grinchoi1]

So well deserved. Had the pleasure of seeing VC play many times in his prime. Amazing talent and a class act.

[@juliananderson222]

The legend one and only congratulations man and best dunker of all time luv u much man from ur favorite fan!!!!!

[@4909ak]

That was a tear-jerker. Glad VC made it but damn man! Congrats and enjoy it

[@inobnanuc483]

Thank you very much for choosing Toronto Raptors to represent. You put our city in the world map and made us hockey crazy embrace basketball and be part of the Vinsanity movement. Thank you very much and may God bless you and your family continuously

[@bigant3137]

Vince Carter #15 congratulations 🎉 🌹 🏆👏🏾 Mr. 4 decades! Real 🐐!!!!!!

[@kevhino]

VC, half-man, half-amazing. Thank you for blessing the game of basketball. You are 1/1!!

[@Hoopi87]

Vince Carter was the reason I loved basketball. My idol for the rest of my life. In Poland, where I come from, we even had a VC fan club and we brought together fans from all over the country to meet and watch his matches. A huge inspiration for many generations on and off the basketball court ❤One love!

[@chadanderson449]

My man Vince Carter finally went to the hall of fame after all these years I’m so proud of him and all the work he put in

[@aydantheyoutubeking]

Great speech Vince you deserve this so much nothing but love my mam

[@SayBroTogether]

Toronto truly was blessed to have him. His impact on basketball in Canada can’t be overstated, it opened doors for so many who dared to dream.

[@RoderickRabe-x2x]

God Blessed you and your family.. Vince👍❤

[@linnstr8609]

Congrats Vince. I remember being in grade 5 watching him on TV his rookie year. He took over the league by storm dunking on everybody. Now we're 25 years later, and Vince makes the HoF and I'm married with two children. Man time flies.

[@JohnCarloVillaruel-x4f]

Thank you for the wonderful memories Vince!

[@desmondlong6040]

Congrats to my homie, teammate, but most importantly, my brother Vince Carter. Close to 40 years of knowing you and you continue to stay humble #HOF

[@Equalshares]

Grossly underrated as an all time player.... He is was truly one of the greatest.

[@s0lephasr248]

Thank you. Very well deserved addition to the HoF. ❤

[@ErickMartinez-vl5dk]

VC is my favorite player 💪🏼he is the best 🏀.

[@jamesdavid6451]

I recognized that voice but didn't realize that was Ahmad Rashad

[@thunderking8925]

It's been a while since nba inside stuff

[@FlightNSurf]

every sunday morning like church

[@asero021584]

VC got me hooked into basketball. Congratulations, VC!

[@j.z.5678]

As a Toronto kid, T-Mac and VC is the biggest “what if” in my books. Would have been something special.

[@jt3943]

Wish he came back in 2019 to win with us. It was said he and Lowry tried but didn’t work out

[@StevenA24]

This guy made me love the game of basketball. Still have his first edition Nike Shoxs

[@claudiovc15]

Que increíble jugador. Un recuerdo imborrable, ese all star 2000; antes de eso nunca había seguido o interesado por el Basket, después de esa noche, me enamore del deporte. Grababa hasta los comerciales en vhs donde el aparecía. Soñaba con esas Nike Shox y no me perdía esas Top 10 dónde siempre aparecía. Tal como dice el presentador, es ese jugador del cual nunca antes vimos o volveremos a ver!!! Gracias Vince por tanto!!!

[@TheMdw77]

Congrats to a well-deserved player AND person

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant2.0]

Congratulations To My Legendary Childhood GOAT Vince Carter

[@matthewmensah481]

Me too

[@BetterISupposeYeah]

without a doubt probabaly the best hall of Fame speech I have ever heard

[@frederickcorbin7113]

Doc has been on that stage many times as a presenter, Doc inspired a whole generation.