NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Reacts To Vince Carter Announcement

Dwyane Wade reacted to the news that the Brooklyn Nets will retire Vince Carter's jersey.

Mar 4, 2019; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (L) talks with Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter (R) after the game at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images / Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

On Thursday, the Brooklyn Nets made the big announcement that they will retire Vince Carter's jersey on January 25.

The Nets will host the Miami Heat at Barclays Center on the night of the ceremony.

Via The Brooklyn Nets: "Come fly with us.

The date has been set for @mrvincecarter15 ’s big night!"

Come fly with us.

The date has been set for @mrvincecarter15’s big night! pic.twitter.com/sAJd2eY8wD

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 19, 2024

Thousands of people reacted to the news on social media, and one person who sent out a post was NBA legend Dwyane Wade.

Wade's post had over 700 likes and 75,000 impressions in less than three hours.

Wade wrote: "15 in the rafters. Congrats my guy @mrvincecarter15 🫡"

15 in the rafters. Congrats my guy @mrvincecarter15 🫡 https://t.co/9jdLtpqKr1

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) September 19, 2024

Wade and Carter faced off 45 times over their NBA careers.

In those matchups, Wade had a commanding 29-16 record.

Nov 3, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter (15) and Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) talk after a game at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Carter spent 22 seasons in the NBA (five with the New Jersey Nets).

He made eight NBA All-Star Games with the Nets and Toronto Raptors.

His career averages were 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field and 37.1% from the three-point range in 1,541 regular season games.

Via Ballislife.com: "In case you didn't know how ridiculous Vince Carter's highlights were with the Nets!

51 PTS, 8 REB (23/24 FT)
46 PTS, 16 REB, 10 AST, 7 3PT
43 PTS, 14 REB, 7 3PT, 5 AST
45 PTS, 7 3PT, 4 STL
37 PTS, 9 3PT, 4 STL
30 PTS, 10 AST, 8 REB, 4 BLK"

In case you didn't know how ridiculous Vince Carter's highlights were with the Nets!

51 PTS, 8 REB (23/24 FT)
46 PTS, 16 REB, 10 AST, 7 3PT
43 PTS, 14 REB, 7 3PT, 5 AST
45 PTS, 7 3PT, 4 STL
37 PTS, 9 3PT, 4 STL
30 PTS, 10 AST, 8 REB, 4 BLK pic.twitter.com/jdsIOONu51 https://t.co/bqxz367RkW

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) September 19, 2024

As for Wade, the Hall of Famer retired after the 2019 season.