Divorce could lead VC out of New Jersey

[BigMo763]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Star-Ledger - According to a close friend of Vince Carter, his wife, Ellen, began divorce proceedings recently, which may become a significant factor in whether or not he remains with the Nets.If Ellen were to gain custody of their 1-year-old daughter and elects to move back to Orlando or her own hometown in South Carolina, Carter could be motivated to sign with the Magic or Charlotte Bobcats just to stay close, as both teams have can sign him due to their significant cap space.The last time Carter addressed his contract situation, he stated, "I just let it be as it may, and when the time comes, I'll deal with it."</div>Source: The Star-LedgerWow... imagine Vince Carter playing for either the Magic or the Bobcats. Either of those teams would be amazing, whereas New Jersey would suffer a MAJOR setback.

 

[yankshater213]

i wouldnt mind seeing VC out of the atlantic division. he always kills us.., and obviously it would give the celtics not only a better shot at the playoffs, but winning the division as well.

 

[Big Smitty]

Felton would probably be the happiest man in the world if VC came to Charlotte. Throwing lobs to VC, Wallace, Okafor..that would be sick.

 

[Renton]

I really hope he stays with the Nets. I certainly won't be happy if he leaves.

 

[CB4allstar]

I already read about that. I wonder what VInce is thinking. It will be an interesting FA situation next year, but I honestly doubt Vince leaves. Why would he want to leave NJ? He's in a perfect situation there.

 

[DRob-50-Forever]

He would probably fit better with the Magic than the Bobcats. The Bobcats already have Wallace and Morrison. But I suppose if they signed Vince then Wallace would be smart not to pick up his player option and go elsewhere.

 

[BigMo763]

If he plays for either of these three teams, then he'll be in a good situation. I think it would make more sense for him to leave the Nets once his contract expires. Why? Well not only would he be closer to his daughter, but he'd have a brighter future with either the Bobcats or the Magic instead of the Nets.Think about it... how many more seasons is Jason Kidd going to play and be as effective as he is right now? Then, look at how bright of a future Orlando already has, and picture Vince playing on the perimeter with the beast Dwight Howard playing down low. In Charlotte he'd have a more balanced team... Felton, Vince, Wallace, Morrison, Okafor, May, Knight, etc.

 

[BrewCityBuck]

This is actually big news. It will be interesting to see where he goes this next offseason, too bad about the divorce but it happens.

 

[dsounG]

I hope his Wife moves to Houston :shifty2:

 

[BuLLzDoMaIn]

Him goin to the magic would be sickNelsonJJVCHowardDarko

 

[Something-To-Say]

Anyone got pix of his wife? hahahI don't see why he would stay in NJ, they don't have a chance at a chip anytime soon, go to a winner. Charlotte with VC has more hope of a chip than NJ. NJ is a couple years from really dropping off, VC perhaps leaving, JKidd getting old... just RJeff

 

[BrewCityBuck]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Something-To-Say @ Aug 24 2006, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Anyone got pix of his wife? hahahI don't see why he would stay in NJ, they don't have a chance at a chip anytime soon, go to a winner. Charlotte with VC has more hope of a chip than NJ. NJ is a couple years from really dropping off, VC perhaps leaving, JKidd getting old... just RJeff

</div> He doesn't anymore chance of a title in Charlotte than New Jersey. Charlotte is too young of a team and they have no depth.

 

[jkidd51524]

If VC wants to go to orlando so he could be close with his wife, he will know that before he becomes a FA. I think the nets will be smart and get something for him. Thats is he wants to leave, but I dont think he will.

 

[nba dogmatist]

wow, if orlando signed him, they'd be very dangerous. title contenders actually. they'd have alot of different pieces that fit perfectly together. playmaking/scoring pg, shooter, slasher, defensive/rebounding beast, talented big. OUCH.

 

[Roaming]

Whatever vince does he better do it fast. People lets not speculate VC is goin to expire soon, hes just like iverson, if he doesn bring a championship to a team soon he will not get another chance too.as for him goin to the magic, i wud prefer to see him with charlotte, they still need a top caliber all star. okafor did his job and he needs help.

 

[Renton]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Something-To-Say @ Aug 24 2006, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Anyone got pix of his wife? hahahI don't see why he would stay in NJ, they don't have a chance at a chip anytime soon, go to a winner. Charlotte with VC has more hope of a chip than NJ. NJ is a couple years from really dropping off, VC perhaps leaving, JKidd getting old... just RJeff

</div>The Nets dropping off? I'm glad you mentioned RJ, but was surprised you didn't mention Krstic. And who knows: maybe Marcus Williams will be a good PG, Boone a dependable PF. Actually, I think Thorn has a good mixture of veteran players, with keeping an eye on the future with all these young guys.

 

[Clangus]

I hope VC does go to ORLANDO!!!! They are onew team that I wouldn't mind see killiing the rest of the league!!!! As good as Krystic and RJ are and could get, with kidd ageing the window in NJ is starting to close... fast. I'd like to VC get on a contender.NJ is ok but does anyone seriously think they have a shot at winning it? I doubt it!

 

[iFR3SHi]

NO!!!! But i seriously doubt he will be heading out of NJ. he is losing some juice he at the age of 30 he might be like joining KG and AI becuas all 3 of them are getting older and are losing it

 

[Clangus]

Yeah they should ALL team up!!! lolNice Sig by the way its sh^t hot!!!!

 

[playaofthegame]

why does everyone think if vince carter goes to a team they will win a championship?he isnt that good

 

[Roaming]

Respect man. I agree with u 100% all looks no games

 

[Renton]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RaptorFan#1 @ Aug 27 2006, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Respect man. I agree with u 100% all looks no games</div>Man, I know you're bullshitting here. But hey, you're a Raptors fan, so I understand you hold a grudge against Carter. If you know anything about basketball, and I'm pretty sure you do, you know Vince had a great season in '05/'06.

 

[Roaming]

No by the way I love VC when he plays i love watching him play, veyr entertaining,but lets look at the stats:<u>2005-06Statistics </u> Vince Carter PPG 24.2 RPG 5.80 APG 4.3 EFF + 21.00 Chris Bosh PPG 22.5 RPG 9.20 APG 2.6 EFF + 24.67 Who made the real differnce?

 

[Renton]

So I've thought about your post a couple of days, but face it: that comparision really didn't make any sense at all. Please don't ask me to explain why.

 

[Illosophee]

Comparing Chris Bosh to Vincanity was just retarded. I suggest committing suicide.Anyway, I'm not one of those fans who sucks their fav. player's dick all day and praises him; I'm a big time VC fan, but not as big as you may think. I believe Vince Carter can lead a team to the playoffs and, maybe by next season, to the Eastern Conference Finals. He did lead Toronto to the Eastern Conference Finals, didn't he? Remember that, don't you? Vince Carter and Allen Iverson facing off. A.I dropped 54 points in one game; two nights later, Vince Carter dropped 50 points, along with 8 three-pointers in a row!Now, it might be fate, but VC has had a pretty bad career. He's done things to entertain us all; he won the 2000 Olympic Gold Medal and was the highest scorer on that team as well. However, he hasn't become an MVP candidate nor an All-NBA 1st Team selection. I root for him every game, but you never know how VC will perform. Sometimes he'll hit 30 points, but in other nights, he'll be lucky to get 15. You never know.I do believe that VC can lead a team to victory, but not at all times. He has his great nights, his good nights, and his down right bad nights... but who doesn't?Anyway, about this divorce matter, I hope it all turns out for the best. I read about it a couple of weeks ago.

 

[BigMo763]

Um, that famous AI vs. VC showdown was in the second round, not in the ECF... Carter has never made it passed the second round.

 

[ElMaster]

Oh no...this cant happen. After the Nets made the finals a few years back, they've been disappointing...and now Carter came and made NJ exciting again and I love watching their games...I'll be so mad if he has to leave because of non-basketball problems

 

[Illosophee]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigMo763 @ Sep 9 2006, 09:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Um, that famous AI vs. VC showdown was in the second round, not in the ECF... Carter has never made it passed the second round.</div>Oh, my mistake! I put Eastern Conference Finals!!! I meant "quarterfinals". No lie. I read it off a book. My mistake. I'd go back and edit it, but I'm too lazy.BTW, I have a book, titled <you>NBA's Greatest</you> and there is no author name, so I'm assuming it was written by several authors. Anyway, it lists (in the authors' opinions) the greatest players, coaches, teams, moments, duels, and games in league history. Here's what they put about A.I v.s VC:ONE FOR THE AGESIverson v.s CarterIt was a marqueee matchup: Allen Iverson v.s Vince Carter. The stakes: the 2001 Easterm Conference Semifinals. In Game 2, Iverson went on a tear and scored 54 points, including 19 consecutive to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 97-92 victory. "I always feel the only person who can stop me is myself," said a confident Iverson after the game.Two nights later, Carter felt pretty unstoppable himself and responded with a show-stopping performance of his own as he made his first eight three-pointers en route to a 50-point performance, leading Toronto Raptors to a 107-82 Game 3 victory. Why were these classic performances? It was the first time in the history of the playoffs that two players on opposing teams scored 50 or more points in consecutive games.

 

[BigMo763]

That truly was an unforgettable series... but it was the beginning of the end for VC in Toronto. He never was the same with the Raptors after he attended his graduation on the morning of Game 7 in that series.

 

[Illosophee]

You can't blame VC. I would have gone to my graduation, too. It's just awkward knowing that the most important game of his Toronto career was on the same day as his college graduation. However, you can't blame him. I understand what he went for. After retiring from the NBA, where will his income come from? I'm sure VC will retire around the ages of 35-38. When he does, do you expect him to sit on his ass all day? I don't mean to seem like I'm defending his motives that day, but after retirement, he would have to get another job and that graduation was important. Really, really important. However, I'm positive that VC still wakes up at night, sweaty and all, wondering whether or not he had made a mistake by not playing Game 7. It could have made a difference...