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Screw Vince Carter

Discussion in 'Charlotte Hornets' started by WYDD, Feb 1, 2003.

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  1. Feb 1, 2003 at 12:05 PM #1
    WYDD

    WYDD Everybody dance now.

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    Dumbass thinks people actually voted him in because he's good and not because of his jumping ability.

    Carter: Giving up spots 'slap in the face' to fans

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    Associated Press


    TORONTO -- Vince Carter never considered giving up his starting spot to Michael Jordan in the All-Star Game, saying it would be rude to fans who voted for the Raptors' star.


    Carter was the third-leading vote-getter for the Feb. 9 All-Star Game in Atlanta despite playing in just 10 games before the final ballots were cast because of knee problems.


    Carter has taken some grief this week for not offering his spot to Jordan, who was added to the Eastern Conference team as a reserve and likely will be making his final All-Star Game appearance.


    Allen Iverson offered his spot to Jordan last week during a telephone call. Tracy McGrady, Carter's cousin, publicly offered to step aside Thursday. Jordan declined their offers.


    "Everybody is entitled to their opinion,'' Carter said Friday. "I think sometimes they just say it without sitting back and thinking, 'OK, why is he making that decision?' There is a reason why, and it's the million-plus people that voted for me.''


    When asked for his thoughts on the gestures from Iverson and McGrady, Carter said, "Congratulations to them.''


    Carter, who has missed 33 games this season, makes no apologies for being in the All-Star Game.


    "Some of you guys say I shouldn't be there,'' he said. "That's fine, but I think I owe it to the fans to be out there on that starting lineup, for one, because they voted me in with the amount of games that I played.


    "And then to really say, 'Thanks, but no thanks.' Once again, that's a slap in the face to the fans. I might as well not show up then, in my opinion.''


    Jordan does not begrudge Carter for wanting to start.


    "It's a Catch-22,'' Jordan said. "If he gives up his spot, some fans will be disappointed. Even me accepting Tracy's or Allen's spot would make fans look bad. That's not the way it's meant to be.''


    Washington coach Doug Collins, however, suggested that someone step aside for Jordan. Milwaukee Bucks coach George Karl praised McGrady for offering to give up his spot, then said, "I'm kind of ticked that Vince Carter didn't think of it.''


    There have been players in the past who have given up starting spots. John Havlicek started in 1978 when Collins stepped aside. Tim Hardaway sat in 1992 so Magic Johnson could start.
     
  2. Feb 1, 2003 at 12:58 PM #2
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    Screw Grant Hill
     
  3. Feb 1, 2003 at 1:22 PM #3
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    Neither one need to be playing in any all star game. I guess this why the NBA is a horrible product.
     
  4. Feb 1, 2003 at 1:44 PM #4
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    gutter Ruud Van Nistilroy

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    It's not like I'll watch it either way.
     
  5. Feb 1, 2003 at 1:52 PM #5
    WYDD

    WYDD Everybody dance now.

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    he didn't get voted a starter, and hurt, he's still 50 times the player carter will ever dream of being.
     
  6. Feb 1, 2003 at 1:55 PM #6
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    gutter Ruud Van Nistilroy

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    And THAT, is a completely unbiased opinion.
     
  7. Feb 1, 2003 at 1:58 PM #7
    WYDD

    WYDD Everybody dance now.

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    you're right gutter. More like about 25 times.
     
  8. Feb 1, 2003 at 2:12 PM #8
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    Chisox17 Resident Niners Fanatic

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    career stats

    Here are some career stats of Hill and Carter....

    ------------fg% 3pt% ft% rpg apg spg bpg ppg
    Carter----.451 .389 .779 5.5 3.7 1.37 1.08 24.3
    Hill--------.475 .257 .751 7.8 6.1 1.52 0.62 21

    each is better in 4 of the categories...
     
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  9. Feb 1, 2003 at 2:16 PM #9
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    you cant be serious
     
  10. Feb 1, 2003 at 2:18 PM #10
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    wossa Not a ********* any more

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    you're funny :roflmao:
     
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