Vince Answers Email September 30, 2003
Vince Answers Email September 30, 2003
30-Sep-2003 13:30 By Vince Carter
Q: Good Afternoon Vince,
Who is your role model or mentor? Would you consider yourself
a role model? Are you a family person??? If you had to teach
youth one thing in life what would that be???
Colleen from Canada
A: Well Colleen to answer your question, I am very much a family
man. I love my family very much and will do anything I can for
them. My role model would be Dr. J. He is someone I've looked
up to and admired for a long time. I like the way he carries
himself and cares about others. Yes, I consider myself a role
model. Athletes become role models when they step into this
profession. You just have to know how to use that designation.
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Q: Hey Vince,
I just wanted you to know that I’m a big fan of yours! I was
wondering, when your about to start a game, how do you have
the confidence to play, to drive to the net and take the 3's,
I mean do you ever feel nervous or scared? How do you take the
pressure of your whole team and the whole crowd off you? D'you
have any tips?
Jeremy from Montreal, Quebec
A: Hi Jeremy. The way I handle all of that is to focus and see the
game before it happens. I usually listen to music on the way to
the game. The music helps get me ready to play. Right before the
game I visualize the game before it happens. After a while, this
will become a routine.
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Q: I just wanted 2 say that I'm your #1 fan. I also need some
advice on basketball. I have 3 older brothers and 3 older
sisters. They continue 2 tell me that basketball is a
{should I say} a boys sport. Also I don't know how it will
be this year playing basketball in the United States. I just
moved from Japan because my parents are in the MILITARY. So
if you could please reply soon and thank you 4 being you.
Candace from Ferriday, Louisiana
A: Candace, I think women's basketball has evolved over the last
few years and is respected all over the world. Now hear me out,
it's not on the NBA level, but it's holding its own. It could
be a little different for you playing in the United States, but
you should enjoy the challenge. Just play your game and see what
happens . . . .
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Q: Yo Vince. What's up! I hope you're enjoying your summer. I just
want to start by telling you that you're my favorite player and
the best player in the NBA. U even have the potential to surpass
Jordan himself Vince. Don't let anybody tell you differently.
And congrats on making team USA.. again!
Now my question. It's 2 parts. Sorry. What kind of dedication
did it take for you to get to where you are today? How do you
keep your love of the game alive after playing it for so long?
I've been at my sport since I was little and I had big plans
then...but now it seems like those plans aren't on my mind
anymore. I need to get my spark back because if I do, I'll
change the game.
Well.... Thanks for the answer if give me one Vince. I'm sorry
for talking so much. I just got a lot to say to a guy like you.
And remember. You are the best player in the NBA. I don't know
if you realize it but...you are. You're a good person to do all
that charity work and stuff. Keep it up.
Marc from Toronto
A: Thanks for the kind words, Marc. The dedication that I have to
make it in this league comes from within. I want to be good so
badly that I am willing to work hard at training and practice
to make it in this sport. This won't come from someone else
telling you that you want it. The individual has to decide how
good and how far he/she wants to go. You must understand that
there are other people out there working hard while you are
trying to find your motivation. Therefore, I would say that
first you must decide if you love the game. If you do, then go
for it. I keep my love for the game by accepting new challenges.
I don't care how good players think they are, they can always
get better. . . Good luck!
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THE DICTIONARY HAS HUNDREDS OF WORDS TO DESCRIBE DESIRE, WILLPOWER AND
DETERMINATION. YET, NONE OF THOSE WORDS PORTRAYS ME, 'CAUSE I AM MORE THAN
THAT. THERE ARE MANY WHO LOVE THE GAME, YET, THEY HAVEN'T INVENTED THE WORD
THAT CATEGORIZES THE DEPTH OF MY PASSION. WHEN IT COMES TO BASKETBALL I LOVE
DEEPER THAN MOST, I WILL POSTERIZE AND IMMORTALIZE YOU FOR LIFE
BUT A DUNK IS TWO POINTS.... AND MY GAME IS MORE THAN THAT. -VC-
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