Vince Carter reveals that a man’s prized Vince Carter autograph is not actually his signature

Buying something in an auction or on eBay comes with the “caveat emptor” warning (that’s “buyer beware,” of course).

When The Athletic asked for people to send a photo of their most random piece of sports memorabilia, podcast host Tas Melas responded with a shot of Toronto Raptors program signed by future Hall of Famer Vince Carter that Melas paid $125 for.

But then Carter himself jumped in … and he said that wasn’t his autograph.

That then devolved into figuring just who’s signature it was — former Raps guard Alvin Williams got involved, and it became a whole thing on Twitter. Here’s how the whole thing unraveled:

A @mrvincecarter15 signed program I paid $125.00 for in a silent auction pic.twitter.com/YLDLBJBO5n

— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) March 31, 2020

Hate to be the bearer of bad news but that’s not my signature that’s Alvin Williams autograph… https://t.co/vxgI6VzVgb

— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) April 1, 2020

No wonder I was the only bidder. https://t.co/5xSLFNFVJr

— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) April 1, 2020

Alvin hit the series-clinching shot against the Knicks. And gave his knees to the city of Toronto. I'm good with it.

— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) April 1, 2020

Man… that’s not my signature. I’m not even in the photo 😂😂😂😂

— Alvin Williams (@20_awill) April 1, 2020

HAHHA. Just need John Wallace to confirm now. https://t.co/qY6DUFa6a1

— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) April 1, 2020