The Nets will retire Vince Carter‘s No. 15 jersey on January 25, 2025, the team announced in a press release. The ceremony will take place in Brooklyn during a 6 p.m. matchup with Miami.
“We’re thrilled to honor former Nets player Vince Carter, who contributed so much to this organization both on and off the court,” said governor Joe Tsai. “He’s an important part of Nets franchise history and we look forward to welcoming him to Barclays Center this season to celebrate his legacy.”
Carter, who will be formally inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame next month, played parts of five seasons with the Nets, averaging 23.6 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 4.7 APG and 1.2 SPG on .447/.370/.806 shooting in 374 regular season games (37.9 MPG). He earned three straight All-Star nods (2005-07) with the Nets, joining Jason Kidd and Buck Williams as the only players to make three or more All-Star appearances during their time with the team.
According to the Nets, this will be the seventh jersey retirement in franchise history, with Carter’s No. 15 joining Dražen Petrović (No. 3), Kidd (No. 5), John Williamson (No. 23), Bill Melchionni (No. 25), Julius Erving (No. 32) and Williams (#52) in the Barclays Center rafters.
Here’s more on the Nets:
- Ben Simmons is seemingly healthy after undergoing a second back surgery in March. How will that impact the Nets, who could be one of the worst teams in the league this season? Net Income of NetsDaily explores that topic, writing that instead of rooting against the former No. 1 pick, fans would be better off cheering for Simmons and hoping that he can resurrect his career after it was derailed by back issues.
- David Koch Jr. is now a basketball operations assistant for BSE Global, the Nets’ parent company, as Net Income relays. Koch was part of the ownership group — led by his mother, Julia Koch — that purchased a 15% stake in BSE in June. Multiple reports have indicated that Koch Jr. is interested in owning and operating an NBA team in the future.
- In case you missed it, Brooklyn was one of the teams with interest in Isaac Okoro before he re-signed with the Cavaliers.
“Net Income of NetsDaily explores that topic, writing that instead of rooting against the former No. 1 pick, fans would be better off cheering for Simmons and hoping that he can resurrect his career”
It’s probably true that fans will live longer if they root for positive outcomes than negative, if they forgive anyone they’re holding a grudge against, if they begin a self-reflective daily meditation practice. Fans will also be better off with nighty teeth flossing and annual colonoscopy after age 50. Thanks for loving us so much as to advise this direction. Nothing but heartfelt gratitude for the service NetsDaily is providing us.
I caught Simmons old man back end of his career. He couldn’t shoot either, but respectable of sorts from the line. Dave was tough as they come, and crazy strong. Shorter than Ben but proper thick, probably weighed the same. Australian Oakley or Mason type. Young Ben was like his old man starting out at philly for years. Didn’t take crap from anyone, boy has that changed. Money, back surgery, mental health issues….I’m pretty sure he’s checked out.
The Ben Simmons annual he’s-working-on-his-jumpshot mixtape is out.
Highly recommended for all NETS fans.