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A few months at the age of 42, the legendary Vince Carter arranged his arrival at Atlanta Hawks and will remain the most novice player in the NBA beating Manu Ginobili, who is still waiting for the decision on his future in the league.
Vince Carter and Manu Ginobili, the oldest players of the NBA 17/18 season. / AP Photo / Eric Gay
After completing his relationship with Sacramento Kings, which he played with last season, Carter became a free agent. In this condition, he negotiated his arrival with the Hawks, with whom he signed a one-year contract in exchange for $ 2.4 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski, an ESPN journalist.
In the Kings' time, Carter competed in 58 games (including 5 under incumbent conditions), averaging 17.7 minutes, 5.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. match, more than an acceptable number for a player of his age and in the context of a league where super athletes are taxed
In addition to his outstanding performance throughout his twenty year career (He scored 24.868 points), one who was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, is known for his masterful performance in the All Star Games dunk tournament in the year 2000.
Eight times selected to be part of the weekend stars, Carter will have a major challenge in his new club. According to the experts, his experience and ability to pass on his knowledge have convinced new coach Lloyd Pierce, who will use it as a guide and reference in a team plagued by young players who are betting on the future.
Among his new colleagues, the veteran will meet Trae Young, recently added to Atlanta in this year's project. The difference in age between the two is so striking, that when Carter was recruited by the Toronto Raptors in June 1998, Young was still not born.
He has already renewed his contract with Dallas the German Dirk Nowitzki and also got another historic club like Carter. Now all eyes are on San Antonio. Does Ginobili complete the podium of the oldest players in the league?
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