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NBC Sports
5 days ago
- Business
- NBC Sports
Bills minority owner Vince Carter wants to be involved
Basketball legend Vince Carter wants to help one specific football team reach legendary status. Carter, a minority owner of the Bills, doesn't plan to be a silent partner. 'I've sat with the G.M., president, owner, the big boss,' Carter recently said, via Chris Vinel of the Daytona Beach News-Journal. 'I've sat with everybody, and we've had conversations, and I just listen and learn. I don't just want to have a name on it. I want to be involved.' Carter sees involvement as a natural extension of ownership. 'I feel like if I'm going to invest in it, I want to be knowledgeable and know as much as I can,' Carter said. 'I treat this like me as a player, coming in and learning nuances. This is one in the same.' Carter played for eight NBA teams and had his number retired by two of them (Raptors and Nets). He'll be working for NBC Sports as the NBA returns in 2025. Still, he'll be paying close attention to the NFL. And he'll be doing what he can to help the Bills get back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1993 — and to win it for the first time ever.
NBC Sports
6 days ago
- Business
- NBC Sports
Vince Carter talks new role as part-owner of the NFL's Buffalo Bills
Vince Carter: Basketball Hall of Fame player, legendary dunker, NBC Sports analyst for NBA games starting next fall... And part-owner of the NFL's Buffalo Bills. Carter was thinking of getting into team ownership, but was thinking more along the lines of the NBA, when Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula let it be known they were looking to add minority stakeholders. Carter jumped at the opportunity and, at Bill's camp, he talked with Chris Vinel of the Daytona Beach News-Journal about it. 'I've sat with the GM, president, owner, the big boss,' Carter said. 'I've sat with everybody, and we've had conversations, and I just listen and learn. I don't just want to have a name on it. I want to be involved.' 'I'm thrilled to be a part of it,' he said. 'I never imagined in my wildest dreams of being a part of an ownership group in football. Luckily, I played it (until after my freshman year at Mainland High School), so I feel comfortable being in it. But I didn't think this opportunity would come about, and it did.' Carter is not the only minority investor, among the group who bought in is Carter's cousin and fellow basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady (it was McGrady who turned Carter on to the opportunity). They bought into a Buffalo team that is among the Super Bowl favorites — in a tough East with Kansas City and Baltimore — led by MVP quarterback Josh Allen. 'I like what we're doing,' he said. "... Feeling good, feeling confident. Nice pieces that we've drafted and got in free agency.' It's fitting to have Carter owning part of a Buffalo team not far from where he made his name as a player in Toronto — expect to see him at a lot of Bills games this season.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tracy McGrady shares how frustration led to him punting the ball into the stands: "That's a lot of sh-t that's going on and I'm trying to win"
Tracy McGrady shares how frustration led to him punting the ball into the stands: "That's a lot of sh-t that's going on and I'm trying to win" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Some moments in basketball stick with us forever because of how iconic they are. Vince Carter jumping over a 7-footer at the Olympics. Michael Jordan rising over Dikembe Mutombo and finally giving him the finger wag back. Or from more recent times, Kawhi Leonard hitting that legendary Game 7 buzzer-beater against the Philadelphia 76ers, the one that kissed every inch of the rim before finally falling in. But then there's a different kind of moment, a moment so absurd and unforgettable that it lives in NBA lore for all the "wrong" reasons. One where the play didn't involve scoring, passing or defending. It only involved THE basketball, as an object. Tracy McGrady punting the ball into the stands. Not once, but twice. "It was only 10 grand," said McGrady about the fine, before quickly continuing to explain the backstory of the incident."That season right there, that's my fourth year with Orlando, that's three years of frustration. Three years, I'm frustrated, bro, that's a lot of sh-t that's going on in these three years with me. I'm trying to win." That wasn't just a moment of random madness. That was years of tension boiling over. McGrady was one-man wrecking crew When McGrady got to the Orlando Magic, it didn't take long before he took off to a whole other level. The numbers jumped significantly, and the entire league realized it was looking at something different than old Tracy. But while T-Mac was busy torching defenders and stacking up All-NBA nods, the franchise around him was falling apart rapidly. Grant Hill, the guy they brought in who was supposed to carry the torch together with Tracy, couldn't stay on the floor, battling with injuries more than opponents. Mike Miller, one of the more reliable pieces he had, got traded as well. And just like that, all the hope for T-Mac and the franchise was gone. "They traded away Mike Miller, Grant Hill is not healthy… My team is gone, so I'm just tired, dawg, I'm trying to win and we are not doing it. That night I got my 10 thousandth point, then I just lost it, bro, and decided to switch sports,"the retired high-flyer added. Still, he kept showing up. He made First Team All-NBA, which wasn't lost on him when he brought it up to Carmelo Anthony in that interview. "I'm talking about First Team All-NBA. You know how hard it is to get First Team?" he asked again. Anthony, one of the podcast's hosts, sitting right across from him, never made it. And we're talking about one of the best forwards and pure scorers the game has ever seen. That's how hard it try in Houston After all that frustration, McGrady eventually got his way out and landed with the Houston Rockets, teaming up with Yao Ming and finally getting the chance to chase a ring in a different setting. On paper, it was the perfect duo. Two superstars who could dominate inside and out. But basketball gods had other plans. Injuries to both McGrady and Yao kept derailing any real shot they had at making a deep playoff run. Despite all that, McGrady's legacy remains untouchable. He was a generational scorer, a two-way wing with the kind of natural talent that doesn't come around so often. What happened that night in Orlando wasn't some random outburst of anger just for the sake of it. It was a cry for help from a player who wanted to win so badly, but simply was not put in a position to do so by his very own franchise. And, sometimes, throwing the ball in the stands is the only way to let the world know you've had story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
"Tracy and I never had to worry about anything" - Vince Carter says Charles Oakley was always ready to scrap
"Tracy and I never had to worry about anything" - Vince Carter says Charles Oakley was always ready to scrap originally appeared on Basketball Network. Vince Carter regards Charles Oakley as the most influential mentor he had during his formative years in the NBA. Reflecting on his rookie season with the Toronto Raptors, Vinsanity expressed deep gratitude for the invaluable lessons Oakley taught him. However, what stood out the most for Carter was Oakley's unwavering support and protection. Carter recalled that whenever tensions flared on the court, Oak was always ready to step in and defend him. This dynamic provided Carter with peace of mind and allowed him to concentrate on his game. "The one thing I'll say about Oak is that Tracy [McGrady] and I never had to worry about anything," Carter told Yahoo Sports in 2019. "You get in a little altercation, shoving match, talking; you didn't have to ask Oakley to be there. He would be there. He taught us how to play the game, how to be tough, respect the game and don't take no junk from nobody." Oakley did the same for MJ Throughout his NBA career, Oakley earned a reputation as one of the toughest competitors in the league. He was not just known for his physical style of play, but also for his remarkable commitment to protecting his teammates from the league's most aggressive and dirtiest players. Before being there for Carter, Oak, who played for the Chicago Bulls, had already taken on the crucial role of defending Michael Jordan, especially against those who aimed to hurt him during games. In the process, Oakley and Jordan developed a strong bond. Their relationship extended beyond the court and in fact, Oakley made it a point to be there for MJ when things got out of hand off the court. The towering center ensured that Jordan was safe whenever they were together. According to Gilbert Arenas, there was even one time when Washington Wizards big man Kwame Brown wanted to beat Jordan up, but he got scared because Oakley was there. "We in Chicago... you know, his nemesis is Jordan, but his real nemesis is Oakley 'cause Oakley scared the s**t out of him," Arenas once shared. "I remember we sitting at the bar, and Kwame's like, 'Yeah, I'mma f**k him up, I'mma whoop his a** now. He by himself... Bartender! Shots! Give me five.' Jordan come, 'Hey h*e. What your a** doing here h*e?' All you see was Kwame take them, hit them shots. He seen it, and he was like, 'Oh, he trying to get some courage, huh?'" "Jordan said, 'Oakley downstairs,' that's all MJ said. Whatever that liquor was gonna do, the name Oakley reversed that s**t," Arenas added. The last NBA enforcer Oakley played 19 seasons in the NBA. All throughout his playing years, he carried a tough guy persona that left a lasting impact on both his teammates and rivals. Even when his career was over, Oak still embodied toughness. In fact, he takes pride in relentlessly fighting with players whom he believed were deserving of some beating. However, Oakley's legacy is not solely defined by his physicality and toughness on the court but also by the deep connections he formed with his teammates. For Carter and Jordan, Oak was more than just a fierce competitor. His dedication to both the game and ensuring his teammates were safe made him a true NBA story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
NBC Sports
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Carter enjoying NBA player representation at ACC
Vince Carter sits down at the 2025 American Century Championship to talk about the upcoming NBA season, his golfing trip to St. Andrews in Scotland and the importance of maintaining hobbies.
