Carter’s #15 Retired By The Nets
Photo: Special to the NY Beacon
By Shara Talia Taylor
The Brooklyn Nets 106-97 loss to the Miami Heat last Saturday at Barclays Center did not overshadow a special night to honor former player Vince Carter, whose #15 was retired.
Brooklyn was out-scored in the first and third quarters of the game. The Nets tied the score in the third quarter, but fell far behind and their extra effort in the fourth quarter wasn’t enough.
“If you think about the fast break points it’s either you’re not getting back because you turn it over, which our turnovers are 15 for 11 points, or you miss shots at the rim,” said Nets Head Coach Jordi Fernández said about how the Nets fell behind in the third quarter. He said consecutive mistakes led to opportunities for the Heat to make runs.
Brooklyn started the game competitive, not allowing Miami to get ahead more than seven points. They trailed 24-17 at the end of the first quarter, 53-49 at halftime and 82-68 by the end of the third quarter.
The Nets lost to the Heat 110-95 in their last meeting Dec. 23.
“Their size obviously was different,” said Jalen Wilson about the differences since teams last met. “I think that third quarter, we started off with some turnovers in the paint, which led to them getting out in transition. They’re a good team and we just allowed them to get comfortable.”
A special halftime ceremony was held to honor former New Jersey Nets player Vince Carter. His friends, family and former teammates joined him at center court for the tribute. His favorite player former Nets Julius Erving shared details about his life and time with the Nets over a video highlighting his success. Carter spoke to the crowd and made thanks before his #15 jersey was retired and taken to the rafters.
Carter amassed over 8,834 points, ranking third in Nets NBA history, during his time with the team from 2004 to 2009. He also had the top two highest scoring seasons in team history.
“I never realized the franchise record,” Carter said at a press conference prior to the game. “I never paid attention to it. I just went out and did my job.”
Carter is also known for the dunks he made to win the 2000 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest when he was a member of the Toronto Raptors.
“I just feel we’re so blessed,” his mother Michelle Carter said about her son being honored for recents accomplishments .
Additionally, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2024 and became part of the Buffalo Bills minority ownership group.
Recent Comments