News about Vince Carter

Joel Embiid slammed by Fred Weis for choosing USA over France before 2024 Paris Olympics

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 22, 2024
Weis - a 2000 Olympic silver medalist and the victim of the notorious 'dunk of death' by Vince Carter - didn't hold back while talking about Embiid- the reigning NBA MVP - on RMC - a French radio station on Saturday. His comments come just days after the 76ers star was named on USA basketball's Olympic roster. In March, the president of the French national basketball team criticized Embiid for snubbing Les Bleus, two years after he claims to have started the player's naturalization process to become a French citizen.

Vince Carter, Chauncy Billups and Seimone Augustus named among finalists for this year's Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 17, 2024
Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, and Seimone Augustus, a WNBA legend, were selected among the 14 finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this year. Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Michael Cooper, former Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan, and three others were also nominated, including former Los Angeles Lakers guard Walter Davis, former Milwaukee coach Bo Ryan, and three others as contributors - former Los Angeles City and coach Doug Collins, Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon, and NBA legend Jerry West, who was enshrined as a player in 1980. Charles Smith, the winning high school head coach in Louisiana; former Kansas coach Marian Washington; Australian guard Michele Timms; three-time NAIA champion at Tennessee A&I Dick Barnett; and six-time AAU champion coach Harley Redin were among the finalists.

After Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James set another new record in beating the Utah Jazz, NBA fans believe he's better than Michael Jordan

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 22, 2023
On Tuesday, James, 38, delivered the feat against the Utah Jazz early, triggering fans to revisit the never-ending GOAT debate. On X (formerly Twitter), a fan wrote, "This is why LeBron is better than Michael Jordan." Another fan speculated what his number would be after ten more seasons.'

During Lakers' loss to the Kings, LeBron James earned his eighth position on the NBA's all-timeTF three-pointers list, while still being the second-oldest player to record a triple-double

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 16, 2023
During Los Angeles' 125-110 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James claimed eighth position on the NBA's all-time regular season three-pointers list. After hitting the 2,283rd three-point shot of his career, James passed Jason Terry. Vince Carter, who stands on 2,290 three-pointers, is next on the list for him to get over.

Bronny James is seen for the first time since shock cardiac arrest with LeBron and family in Los Angeles

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 29, 2023
Bronny James and his family dined out for dinner in Los Angeles, just four days after suffering a heart arrest while playing basketball. He was welcomed by his famous father, LeBron, his mother Savannah, brother Bryce, and even younger sister Zuri. He was seen leaving the restaurant with LeBron and Bryce standing nearby. Bronny, 18, was sick during basketball practice at USC on Monday morning and was treated at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles before being released later this week.

'We need an ambulance here now:' Distressing 911 call reveals moment Bronny James lost consciousness after suffering shock cardiac arrest during USC practice

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 28, 2023
Bronny, the 18-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was hospitalized in Los Angeles after suffering cardiac arrest during team basketball training at the University of Southern California on Monday. Someone can be heard saying, 'We need an ambulance right now,' we're getting a call from DailyMail.com.' Listen, we need an ambulance here, now!' When the operator leads them through alerting them that paramedics are on the way, the individual speaking to the operator is asked to stand near the child.

Bronny James discharged from hospital after his cardiac arrest on Monday as staff say they are 'hopeful for his continued progress and are encouraged by his response'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 27, 2023
Since his cardiac arrest on Monday, Bronny James was released from hospital. Bronny James, 18, was successfully treated for a sudden cardiac arrest in Los Angeles, according to a note from the hospital that treated James. He arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center fully alert, neurologically intact, and stable.'

For the first time since his 18-year-father's cardiac arrest, LeBron James spoke out on Bronny, thanking the thousands of people who support my family and prayers.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 27, 2023
LeBron James has delivered his first public address since his son Bronny suffered from a cardiac arrest earlier this week, thanking the public for the outpouring of love the family has received. "I want to thank the countless people who have shared my love and prayers on Twitter," James wrote. We love you and I'm so grateful.' Everyone is doing well. We have our family together, healthy and happy, and we feel your love. Will have more to say when we're ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us! 'JamesGang' is a symbol of violence in the United States.'

With a $100,000 dunk contest win, Mac McClung comes close to matching his career earnings

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 20, 2023
Mac McClung's week has only gotten better. Not only did the 24-year-old sign a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, but he also inked a new shoe contract with Puma, igniting the internet on fire with his jaw-breaking dunk competition triumph on Saturday night in Utah. The victory was worth $100,000, nearly matching his career earnings as a pro through a short G-League stint and single-game appearances with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers. What's more, McClung's aerial extravaganza attracted more than half a billion views on the internet in less than 12 hours — the most ever for an All-Star Saturday Night.