UNC Basketball: Sensational Legendary No. 15 to be retired by the Brooklyn Nets Courtesy “Vince Carter”
The former UNC basketball legend will rightfully have his No. 15 retired by the Brooklyn Nets organization.
The Brooklyn Nets made a significant announcement on Wednesday morning, revealing their plans to retire Vince Carter’s No. 15 jersey during the upcoming 2024 season.
15 forever.
Vince’s jersey is heading where it belongs.
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— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) May 15, 2024
The former UNC basketball legend who played for the Nets, then located in New Jersey, from 2004 to 2009 is Vince Carter. During his time in East Rutherford, Carter achieved three All-Star game appearances and helped guide the Nets to three playoff berths. Vince Carter, a standout player for the Toronto Raptors, is closely associated with the New Jersey Nets, where he left a significant mark.
Vince Carter’s illustrious 22-year career spanned eight different NBA franchises, with his time in New Jersey being particularly memorable. The Nets have retired the jersey numbers of seven players, including Carter’s former teammate Jason Kidd. Carter’s No. 15 jersey will be the eighth to be honored by the Nets, commemorating his Hall of Fame career and lasting impact on the team’s history.In 2024, Vince Carter will be celebrated with the retirement of his jersey by the Brooklyn Nets, alongside his induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Specific details about the ceremony for Carter’s jersey retirement are anticipated to be announced closer to the commencement of the 2024-2025 NBA season.
