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Orlando Magic Media Day: Vince Carter Coverage
October 01, 2009 by
Howard the Dunk
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Vince Carter was brought initially to add another All-Star to the mix in an attempt to get Orlando their first championship and now he has to take on the role of indirectly replacing beloved Magic Forward Hedo Turkoglu. Here’s the little bit I heard from Carter during Media Day...
Is Vince Carter Underrated?
July 30, 2009 by
Howard the Dunk
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Since the Magic acquired Vince Carter and Hedo Turkoglu subsequently signed with the Toronto Raptors, analysts and fans have been criticizing the move that brought Carter to Orlando. Most sportswriters have suggested that it would have been a better move to throw all of the money at...
Magic Overcome Adversity, Beat the Nets 95-85.
25 days ago by
Howard the Dunk
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The Orlando Magic overcame terrible 3-point shooting, poor free throw shooting, sloppy play and an injury to Guard Vince Carter to defeat the New Jersey Nets 95-85 on Friday night.
In Head Coach Stan Van Gundy’s post-game press conference, he said he liked this game better than...
K-Mart Blames Bruce Ratner for Nets’ Mess
10 hours ago by
SLAM Online
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Before helping to send his former team spiraling to 0-14, Martin placed the blame for how things are in New Jersey squarely on the shoulders of one man: ”You wish it would have worked out different but things happen for whatever reason and you just have to move on,’ said...
SLAM #104
4 hours ago by
SLAM Online
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Originally published in SLAM 104
The 6th Man: Call me jaded, I guess. Like most of our staff, I’ve been at SLAM long enough that I don’t get geeked up to hang with ballplayers anymore. There are exceptions—I’m not even a Jordan fan, but sitting down for a one-on-one with Mike...
Vince Carter Will Be Orlando’s Go-To Guy
September 15, 2009 by
Howard the Dunk
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Josh Robbins reported yesterday that Vince Carter will now be Orlando’s go-to-guy down the stretch. Magic Head Coach Stan Van Gundy had some other interesting things to say.
One of the coaches asked Van Gundy this question, and Van Gundy indicated that he’ll run pick-and-rolls...
Brian Hendrickson: Carter looks to write new chapter in career
Known more for his highlights than his triumphs, Vince Carter hopes to turn a new page on his career in chasing an NBA title with the Magic, writes SI.com's Brian Hendrickson.
Orlando Magic News & Notes: Practice Update,Watson Deal Got Personal, KG Is Limping
October 04, 2009 by
Howard the Dunk
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Tania Ganguli has Orlando’s Saturday morning practice report. She’s discusses the comments that were made about Vince Carter’s defense by Head Coach Stan Van Gundy and how overblown they became.
If you missed it, Van Gundy said Carter didn’t play defense well on Wednesday...
Oklahoma City Thunder at Orlando Magic
7 days ago by
Howard the Dunk
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Starters:
Orlando
Dwight Howard
Rashard Lewis
Mickael Pietrus
Vince Carter
Jason Williams
Oklahoma City
Nenad Kristic
Jeff Green
Kevin Durant
Thabo Sefolosha
Russell Westbrook
You can find my game preview here.
As noted earlier, Magic General Manager Otis Smith says that he is not...
Magic Ride 3-Point & Free Throw Shooting to Victory
24 days ago by
Howard the Dunk
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The Orlando Magic were without three starters – Mickael Pietrus, Vince Carter and Rashard Lewis. Pietrus was sent home with the flu, Carter couldn’t go due to the ankle he injured Friday night in New Jersey and Lewis was serving the 3rd game of his 10-game suspension, yet they...
Magic's Carter sidelined with ankle injury
21 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter was sidelined against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night with a sprained left ankle.
Carter was first injured Friday against New Jersey. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said Carter aggravated the ankle again Tuesday night versus Detroit. Carter's...
Vince Carter: We're Still the Favorites
A lot of people think that changes made in Cleveland and Boston - getting Shaquille O'Neal via trade and Rasheed Wallace in free agency, respectively - have made the Cavaliers and the Celtics the co-favorites in the Eastern Conference this season. Vince Carter and Dwight Howard...
Superman Interviews Vince Carter
July 08, 2009 by
Howard the Dunk
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Check out the interview here.
Good to see Dwight and Vince joking around and getting along.
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Most Underrated Dunkers Of All-Time
December 09, 2007 by
JoeSportsFan
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A few names you know very well, Vince Carter, Dominique Wilkins, and Vince Carter again, and some only the biggest basketball fanatics know like Curtis Gates (of Hoop Dreams fame), Kris Bruton and Ronnie Fields. Along with the link comes a few videos of these dunkers that show why...
Vince Carter is still a little bitch
September 30, 2009 by
Red's Army
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Who had 2 days in the "how long before Vince Carter exposes himself as a nothing more than a little bitch in Orlando" pool? Hey... congratulations."He (Carter) did not play well defensively today. He didn't do a
good job out there. He's capable...
Carter's 26 lead Magic over struggling Celtics
Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 83-78 on Friday night.
Orlando Magic News & Notes: Linton Johnson Makes the Team
October 25, 2009 by
Howard the Dunk
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Josh reports that Vince Carter is ready for the season to begin.
“We’re trying to accomplish a lot more than just making the playoffs,” Carter said. “So, I think it’s important — and even imperative for us — because we set the goal that we set. &...
Vince Carter Returns to The Swamp
26 days ago by
SLAM Online
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by Marcel Mutoni / @marcel_mutoni
In what figures to be an emotional night, Vince Carter and the Nets will play their first game of the season in New Jersey. After five years as a Net, Vince will of course be wearing a different uniform tonight.
As they set to face off against their...
Phoenix Suns @ Orlando Magic
21 days ago by
Howard the Dunk
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According to Tania Ganguli of the Orlando Sentinel, Vince Carter will sit out tonight’s game and his status is day to day. On a more positive note, Mickael Pietrus will return to the lineup tonight after missing the last two games with flu-like symptoms.
The Line: Orlando –...
Orlando Magic players Dwight Howard and Vince Carter to Highlight Magic’s Activities for NBA Week of Service
October 21, 2009 by
Howard the Dunk
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I’m not sure if any team in the NBA does as much good in the community as the Orlando Magic and here is just another example.
WHO: Magic players Dwight Howard and Vince Carter, Magic Community Ambassadors Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw, STUFF the Magic Mascot, Magic Dancers, Magic...
Carter, Howard power Magic to fifth straight win
TORONTO (AP) -Vince Carter scored 24 points, Dwight Howard had 17 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic won their fifth straight game, 104-96 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.
Raptors to Honor Vince Carter?
23 days ago by
SLAM Online
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It sure would seem strange, but T.O.’s grudge has to be lifted at some point, right? “Raptors fans with long memories didn’t get the chance to boo Magic SG Vince Carter, who was scratched with an injury on Sunday. But that opportunity might come Nov. 22 at Air Canada...
Orlando Magic News & Notes: 9/30 Practice Updates
September 30, 2009 by
Howard the Dunk
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Tania Ganguli has the morning practice report. Ganguli reported that the scrimmage went better and she has a little bit of news about Vince Carter playing Point Guard.
Vince Carter played at point guard, small forward and shooting guard today. He likes running the team (and his mouth...
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Orlando Magic
14 days ago by
Howard the Dunk
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The tip is set for 8:00 pm EST.
I preview tonight’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic here.
See an opponent’s take on tonight’s game here.
Starters
Orlando
Dwight Howard
Brandon Bass
Matt Barnes
Vince Carter
Jameer Nelson
Cleveland
Shaquille...
Carter injured in return to N.J.
25 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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Vince Carter returned to New Jersey and scored 16 points before leaving the game against his former teammates in the second quarter with a sprained left ankle and the Orlando Magic rolled to a 95-85 victory Friday night.
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