Vince Carter officially concluded his legendary NBA career after playing a record-breaking 22 seasons. Carter spent the first 6 1/2 seasons with the Toronto Raptors, where he played a key role in helping the team make the playoffs for the first time.

Carter's level of explosive greatness was so unapproachable it made otherwise sane men question if what they'd just seen was impossible.

You talk about fun times, playing with this team,' Carter said. 'It was a dream come true to finally get the opportunity to play with the home team.'

Most athletes will tell you that they don't play for individual accolades, but the Hall of Fame is different. Being recognized as the best of the best in your given sport validates all the hard work and sacrifices they made along the way.

JOURNEY OF THE LATE BLOOMER Would you be shocked if I told you that a No. 3 NBA Draft pick was traded twice during his first year in the league, bounced around to six teams in six years, and ended up in the Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame?

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