Overview

• Vince Carter, 47, will have his No. 15 jersey retired by the Toronto Raptors, becoming the first player in the team's history to receive this honor.
• The jersey retirement ceremony is scheduled for November 2, ahead of Carter's induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame next month.
• Carter is credited with raising the profile of the Raptors and sparking enthusiasm for basketball across Canada during his tenure with the team.
• Despite his significant contributions, the decision to retire Carter's jersey is controversial due to his contentious departure from the Raptors in 2004.
• Carter, an eight-time NBA all-star, had a 22-season career and is the only NBA player to have played in four different decades.