It was an eventful Friday night for UNC star [autotag]Vince Carter[/autotag] as he was named one of the finalists for the 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Carter was one of two Tar Heels to be named a finalist, joining the late [autotag]Walter Davis[/autotag]. After the announcement rang out, so did the social media reactions, with hoop fans pouring in love.
Half-Man Half Amazing is known for his highlight dunks, redefining what Gravity had as one of the more memorable NBA careers. Carter even holds the NBA record for having the longest career, playing for 22 seasons.
In those 22 seasons, Carter appeared in 1,541 games, finishing with 25728 points (23rd all-time) and 2290 three-point field goals (9th all-time). Carter was an 8x All-Star, 2x All-NBA, and 1999 Rookie of the Year.
His remarkable career was never in doubt, retiring with a 94% chance of making the Hall of Fame. It’s always nice to see players receive their flowers, let’s take a look at how social media reacted to Carter being named a finalist for the 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.