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Vince Carteris set to become the first NBA player to play in four separate decades after agreeing to a one-year deal with theAtlanta Hawks. The 42-year-old forward will return to a young squad bursting with talent.
The agreement between Carter and the Hawks was announced on Friday.
The Hawks announce the signing of 42-year-old Vince Carter for his final season in the#NBA. When Carter appears in his first game in 2020, he will become the first NBA player to play in a game in four decades.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN)September 20, 2019
As Carter outlined previously, the 2019-20 season will be his final year before retirement. Carter was selected with the No. 5 pick in the 1998NBA Draft, six selections before thePistonsselectedBonzi Wells.
Carter and the Hawks will journey to Portland to face the Blazers on November 10.
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