Vincent Lamar "Vince" Carter (born January 26, 1977) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently a starting shooting guard for the New Jersey Nets. Mostly known for his slam dunks, he is also considered one of the best scoring guards of his time.Vince Carter, born in Daytona Beach, Florida, was a McDonald's All-American basketball player in 1995, out of Mainland High School in Daytona Beach. After high school, Carter spent three seasons playing at the University of North Carolina, before entering the 1998 NBA Draft. Carter enjoyed tremendous popularity during his initial years in the NBA, especially after showcasing his athletic abilities in the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, in which he competed alongside his former teammate and third cousin Tracy McGrady. He took the newly franchised Toronto Raptors to new heights, as he helped lead the team to three consecutive playoff berths. In 2004, he was traded to the New Jersey Nets, whom he currently plays for. Until 2006, Carter had perennially topped All-Star team votingAwards and achievements8-time NBA All-Star selection: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 (did not play in 2002 due to injury) 2-time All-NBA: Second Team: 2001 Third Team: 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Champion: 2000 NBA All-Rookie First Team: 1999 NBA Rookie of the Year Award: 1999 The Sporting News NBA Rookie of the Year: 1999NBA playoff recordsCo-holds NBA playoff record for most three-point field goals made in one game with 9 (May 11, 2001 vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Eastern Conference Semifinals) Holds NBA playoff record for most three-point field goals made in one half with 8 (same game as above) Holds NBA playoff record for most consecutive three-point field goals made in one game with 8 (same game as above) Holds NBA playoff record for most consecutive three-point field goals made in one half with 8 (same game as above)New Jersey Nets franchise recordsHolds for most three-point field goals made in one game with 9 (December 11, 2006 vs. Memphis Grizzlies) Holds for most points scored in one season with 2,070 (2006-07) Holds for most consecutive 20 or more point games with 23 (2005-06). He is the first Net to score at least 2,000 points in a single season. (2006-07) Toronto Raptors franchise records and milestonesHolds for most career points scored with 9,420 Holds for most points scored in one game with 51 (February 27, 2000 vs. Phoenix Suns) Co-holds for most points scored in one quarter with 20 (November 7, 2001 vs. Golden State Warriors) Co-holds for most field goals made in one game with 20 (January 14, 2000 vs. Milwaukee Bucks) Holds for most points scored in a playoff game with 50 (May 11, 2001 vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Eastern Conference Semifinals) Ranks 3rd for games played with 403 Ranks 1st for games started with 401 Ranks 1st for total points with 9,420 Ranks 1st for total minutes with 15,154 Ranks 2nd for three-pointers made with 554 Ranks 2nd for three-pointers attempted with 1,445. Career highsPoints -- 51 (2 Times) Field Goals Made -- 20 vs. Milwaukee 01/14/00 Field Goals Attempted -- 36 @ Philadelphia 01/21/01 Three Point Field Goals Made -- 9 vs. Memphis 12/11/06 Three Point Field Goals Attempted -- 20 vs. Memphis 12/11/06 Free Throws Made -- 23 @ Miami 12/23/05 Free Throws Attempted -- 27 @ Phoenix 12/30/00 Offensive Rebounds -- 8 vs. Chicago 11/05/05 Defensive Rebounds -- 13 (2 Times) Total Rebounds -- 16 vs. Washington 04/07/07 Assists -- 13 @ Golden State 01/24/07 Steals -- 6 (2 Times) Blocks -- 6 vs. Chicago 03/28/99 Minutes Played -- 63 vs. Sacramento 02/23/01[