In February, a trade sending Vince Carter to the Spurs was rumored. Instead, the Spurs traded for Richard Jefferson earlier this week. With today's trade to the Orlando Magic, Carter avoids becoming next on the long list of vets on their last legs brought in to help the Spurs. This list includes Michael Finley (the most successful), Brent Barry, Nick Van Exel, Robert Horry, Damon Stoudamire, Kurt Thomas, Austin Croshere, and even Drew Gooden (admittedly not on his last legs quite yet). Seriously San Anton, who's next? Allen Iverson? Rasheed Wallace? Do they get a pension with that retirement plan? Furthermore, Half-Man Half-Amazing also trumps Shaq's move to become the big name vet bettering his situation this summer, even if it is only a one year hire. You gotta think Vince to Orlando is more promising than Diesel to Cleveland. The only question is what happens to Hedo now? And what is Minny doing with all those point guards?
Carter Gets a Career Boost
