Vince Carter announced on ESPN’s “The Jump” and also on his podcast that he plans to retire from the NBA after the 2019-2020 season.
Carter just wrapped up his 21st season in the league and season No. 22 will be an NBA record for the player with the longest career.
Carter is one of five players (Kevin Willis, Kevin Garnett, Robert Parish, and Dirk Nowitzki) to play 21 seasons.
Carter has never won a NBA title, despite his long tenure and will be a free agent in July with the opportunity to potentially join a roster on track to make the NBA Finals.
Carter played this past season for the Atlanta Hawks. He was initially drafted by the Golden State Warriors, then traded on draft day to the Toronto Raptors.
Carter has also played for the (New Jersey) Nets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Sacramento Kings.
