Former Suns Player Elected to Hall of Fame

Vince Carter was always destined for the Hall of Fame - now he's reportedly in.

Vince Carter Youth Basketball Academy at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Friday, July 21, / Nigel Cook/News-Journal / USA TODAY

PHOENIX -- NBA legend and former Phoenix Suns player Vince Carter is reportedly being elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame, according to NBA insider Shams Charania.

"Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups have been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024, sources tell The Athletic/Stadium. Official announcement on Saturday at the Final Four," said Charania on Twitter/X.

Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups have been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame @HoopHall Class of 2024, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Official announcement on Saturday at the Final Four. pic.twitter.com/zIX6pQgsHx

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 3, 2024

Carter played 20+ years in the NBA after first arriving on the scene as a top pick in the 1998 NBA Draft, eventually going on to achieve accolades such as eight NBA All-Star nods, Rookie of the Year, Slam Dunk champion and two All-NBA appearances as well.

On the international level, Carter won gold with Team USA at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.

Most notably remembered for his time with the Toronto Raptors, Carter was acquired by the Suns along with Marcin Gortat, Mickael Pietrus, and a first-round draft pick in the 2011 NBA Draft in exchange for Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu, and Earl Clark heading back to the Orlando Magic.

Carter played just 51 games for the Suns and was waived by Phoenix at the conclusion of the NBA lockout. He last played in 2020 with the Atlanta Hawks.