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Ka-Bosh · 02-15-2007, 04:30 PM

I was wondering if you guys think that everytime Carter steps on the court at the Air Canada Center he'll get booed till his career is over?

Personally I think the boos are childish, and yes some people are angry that he didn't get his 100% at the end of is tenure in Toronto. But you also forget that he lead the Raptors to the playoffs, and he brought them to respectibility in the NBA. If he never been a Raptor, I have a feeling that the Raptors franchise would of been moved a long time ago.

Thoughts?

Dee-Zy · 02-15-2007, 04:37 PM

The real question is who's more childish? The crowd or Carter?

vincedunkedonzo2 · 02-15-2007, 04:37 PM

The only Raps fan that thinks logicly about Vince.

Ka-Bosh · 02-15-2007, 04:59 PM

That's an easy one Deezy that would be the crowd, because it's obvious that they don't really know what Carter did for this franchise, because like I've mentioned before he brought them to respectibility, and he almost brought them to the Eastern Conference finals. I don't understand why they only remember his last season, and not his five years before that.

adhir1 · 02-15-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ka-Bosh

That's an easy one Deezy that would be the crowd, because it's obvious that they don't really know what Carter did for this franchise, because like I've mentioned before he brought them to respectibility, and he almost brought them to the Eastern Conference finals. I don't understand why they only remember his last season, and not his five years before that.

bad deeds stand out...how many times do u hear about a good samaritan vs hearing about a murderer? Its human nature to assume the worst in someone...

Ka-Bosh · 02-15-2007, 05:23 PM

Yeah, but this is basketball not Charles Manson. Yes he didn't play 100% during his last season with the Raptors, but he has moved on to another city, I believe it's time that the fans move on as well. He's not the only player to demand a trade, and not play 100% for a team. I know I won't change peoples mind here, and I am not trying to do so. I am just wondering if you guys think if the booing will stop any time soon?

Timbaland · 02-15-2007, 05:23 PM

I gave up booing him awhile ago. I respect his game, but I don't respect his demeanor. He's just another player to me now, at the end of the day if the Raptors get the W, that's all that should matter. Toronto fans are notorious for their booing though, and I think it's a bit tired. The franchise is on the come up, let the past stay in the past.

adhir1 · 02-15-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ka-Bosh

Yeah, but this is basketball not Charles Manson. Yes he didn't play 100% during his last season with the Raptors, but he has moved on to another city, I believe it's time that the fans move on as well. He's not the only player to demand a trade, and not play 100% for a team. I know I won't change peoples mind here, and I am not trying to do so. I am just wondering if you guys think if the booing will stop any time soon?

to answer ur question...no...its not gonna stop...people hate him...they loved him to an extent that..Carter was a GOD in this city. and he cheater on us.

Ka-Bosh · 02-15-2007, 05:33 PM

Wow, sorry but your taking this a little to harsh, yes I agree he should of played 100% everytime he stepped on the court, but everytime i think about Vince Carter, I can only think of the good things, like bringing them to the playoffs for the first time,helping them winning their first playoffs series. The dunk contest gave the Raptors a lot of exposure. Winning rookie of the year, putting this team on a national network, and so many other great things.

**Knick_Killer31** · 02-15-2007, 05:33 PM

I dont care what he did with his first years in Toronto...its all about his last couple years. He quit on the Raptors and the fans now quit on him. He deserves to be booed every city he goes to. He's a terrible role-model and brings down whatever team hes on.

**Turkish Delight** · 02-15-2007, 05:59 PM

If he's an opponent and it's throwing off his game, why not? This is the NBA, not the first day of school where we all need to make friends.

Ka-Bosh · 02-15-2007, 06:06 PM

I am not saying to like him, but why is he the only player that your booing, because if you want to throw all the superstars in a funk why not boo them all.

Also Knick Killer, I don't agree with you that he's a bad role-model because he has done a lot for charities in the past, especially in Toronto, so you have no right to say he's a role model.

And he doesn't bring teams down that he plays for he had good years with the Raptors, and good years with the Nets, and would have another one this year if everyone was active.

shookem · 02-15-2007, 06:22 PM

If he continues to do stupid things and act the way he did last night, then no, I don't think the booing will (or should) stop.

**speedythief** · 02-15-2007, 06:31 PM

Sounds like sour grapes to me. You can't expect Carter to be well-received or forgotten.

I don't think the boos are childish. I think it requires a bit of perspective: these are men playing a game for a living. You can't take that too seriously or you wind up like some of the warped fanboys on this site and IRL.

Cheering for the home team is only half the fun.

I never understood the idea of booing any former player, Mike James for example. But sometimes a harsh crowd reaction (Mourning in Jersey, Boozer in Cleveland, to name a few) is necessary. Its part of pro sports.

At the end of the day it isn't about the player in question, it is about supporting the home team.

And yes, Carter will always get booed.

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