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Vince Carter

Vinsanity Peak (2000-01) · 2000–2001

6'6"
220 lbs
1998 Pick #5 (Toronto)
1998-2020
Toronto RaptorsNew Jersey NetsOrlando MagicPhoenix SunsDallas MavericksMemphis GrizzliesSacramento KingsIndiana PacersAtlanta Hawks
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
76/99
All-Star Caliber

Carter's elite Inside Scoring (92) and strong Scoring (88) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
5/99
Prospect
All-Star (8) +10

Trophy Case

Rookie of the Year

1999

Averaged 18.3/5.7 — electrified the league from day one

8×All-Star

2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

8 selections — the 2000 Dunk Contest made him a global icon

Slam Dunk Champion

2000

The greatest dunk contest ever — elbow dunk, between-the-legs, 360 windmill

Signature Moments

1975 Finals MVP — Sweeping the Bullets

May 1975·vs vs Washington Bullets

Barry led the Warriors to a stunning sweep of the favored Bullets in the 1975 Finals, averaging 29.5 points per game. He was Finals MVP and proved he was one of the most versatile scorers in basketball history.

He swept the heavily favored Bullets. Four games. Done. Barry was the most complete scorer of the 1970s.

The Granny Shot — 90% Free Throws

1960s-1980s·vs vs Convention

Barry shot free throws underhanded — the "granny shot" — and made 89.3% for his career. Every study showed it was more accurate than overhand shooting. But no one else would do it because it looked funny. Barry didn't care about looking cool. He cared about making shots.

He shot granny style and was the best free-throw shooter alive. Pride cost every other player points. Barry valued winning over vanity.

Career Numbers

Career Games

Played across 4 decades — 22 NBA seasons

1,541

Career Points

25,728

Career Threes

2,290

Points Per Game

Career average across 1541 games

16.7

Verified Feb 2026

Season Stats · Vinsanity Peak (2000-01)

Field Goal %Basketball Reference
46.0%
Points Per GameBasketball Reference
27.6
Rebounds Per GameBasketball Reference
5.5

Engine Attributes

Defense58
Stamina82
Playmaking62
Inside Scoring92
Scoring88
Shot Creation78
Ball Security70
Versatility78
Skill Score
76/99
All-Star Caliber
Legacy
5/99
Prospect

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