Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Early life Metta World Peace was born Ronald William Artest Jr. On November 13, 1979, and raised in the projects in,. He has two younger brothers, Isaiah and Daniel. He played high school basketball. He also teamed with future NBA players and on the same (AAU) team.

Growing up, Artest witnessed the murder of a fellow player on a basketball court in. 'It was so competitive, they broke a leg from a table and they threw it, it went right through his heart and he died right on the court.

So I'm accustomed to playing basketball really rough.' The player to whom Artest was referring was 19-year-old Lloyd Newton, who was stabbed in the back with a broken-off table leg during an altercation at a 1991 -sanctioned basketball tournament. College career Artest played at from 1997 to 1999. John's, he majored in mathematics. In 1999, he led the Red Storm to a 14-4 record in the and 28-9 overall and the Elite Eight of the, losing to. Artest gained fame playing in some of New York City's high-profile summer basketball tournaments at Pro City, Hoops in the Sun at,, and Dyckman Park at, earning himself nicknames such as Tru Warier and The New World Order, a name he received from Randy Cruz (one of the co-founders of the Hoops In The Sun basketball league at Orchard Beach).

Professional career Chicago Bulls (1999–2002) Artest was selected by the with the 16th pick of the. Artest played a total of 175 games for the Bulls over 2-1/2 years, the bulk as a starter, during which time he averaged about 12.5 points and just over 4 rebounds per game. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in the 1999–2000 season. Midway through the 2001–02 season, Artest was traded by Chicago to the Indiana Pacers along with,, and, in exchange for,,, and a 2nd round draft pick. Indiana Pacers (2002–2006) During the 2003–04 season with the Pacers, he averaged 18.3 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, and 3.7 assists per game. Artest made the as a reserve and was named the Defensive Player of the Year.

He wore three jersey numbers for the Pacers: 15, 23, and 91. Pacers–Pistons brawl. Artest during his tenure with the Sacramento Kings. Though traded midseason to the Kings franchise, Artest quickly found his place on the team by providing some much needed defense. Though many feared his abrasive personality would be a problem, he worked well with his teammates and then-coach.

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Artest wore #93 for his jersey number with the Kings. After acquiring Artest in late January 2006, the team immediately went on a 14–5 run, the team's best run of the season. The Kings broke.500 and landed the eighth spot in the Western Conference.

This prompted to declare that 'Ron Artest has breathed new life in the Sacramento Kings and enhanced their chances of reaching the playoffs for the ninth straight year.' Proclaimed, 'Artest has Kings back in playoff hunt.' He was suspended for Game 2 of the team's first-round series against the following a flagrant foul (elbow to the head) on. The Kings eventually were eliminated from the playoffs in six games.

After the playoffs, Artest offered to donate his entire salary to keep teammate with the team, who became a free agent after the. He even jokingly threatened to kill Wells if he did not re-sign with the Kings. Wells was later picked up by the and then traded to the for former player.

Artest also offered to donate his salary to retain the services of head coach, whose contract expired after the same season. Adelman and the Kings did not agree on a contract extension so the two parted ways. Houston Rockets (2008–2009). Artest playing for the in the. On July 29, 2008, it was reported that Artest was to be traded to the along with and for, recently drafted forward, a pick, and cash considerations. The deal was made official on August 14, due to Greene's rookie contract signing on July 14. In response to the trade, was generally positive, but jokingly said that 'hopefully he's not fighting anymore and going after a guy in the stands.'

In response, Artest said, 'This is Tracy (McGrady) and Yao's team, you know. I'm not going to take it personal. I understand what Yao said, but I'm still ghetto. That's not going to change. I'm never going to change my culture. Yao has played with a lot of black players, but I don't think he's ever played with a black player that really represents his culture as much as I represent my culture.'

Artest and Yao later exchanged extensive phone calls. Artest also said, 'Whatever Adelman needs me to do, whether that's come off the bench, sixth, seventh man, start, I don't even care. Whatever he needs me to do, I'm 100 percent sure it's going to work out.' On October 30, 2008, Artest received his first technical as a Houston Rocket, as he raced towards a group of players and then quickly went to who bumped after play stopped. Artest was trying to pull Yao away from the play and to the foul line, but contact was made with Maverick players. The broadcast crew felt this technical was not warranted, and was based upon Artest's prior reputation as a feisty player in the league.

In the, Artest helped the Rockets advance past the first round for the first time in 12 seasons. In Game 2 of the second round against the, Artest, who was battling for rebounding position with, was elbowed in the neck by Bryant, which was later ruled to be a Type 1. After being called for an offensive foul, Artest was indignant and proceeded to antagonize Bryant after the play, which eventually led to an ejection. In Game 3, Artest was again ejected in the fourth quarter after a hard foul on, who was attempting to dunk on a fast-break. It was determined the next day that the foul was not serious enough to warrant an ejection, and the flagrant foul was downgraded. Los Angeles Lakers (2009–2013).

Artest with of Golden State in 2009. In July 2009, the signed Artest to a five-year deal worth about $33 million. Artest chose the number 37 jersey, which he said was in honor of.

Jackson's album was at No. 1 on the charts for 37 straight weeks. In Game 5 of the, Artest hit a game-winning shot at the buzzer after grabbing a last second offensive rebound.

He scored 25 points against the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 and went to the for the first time in his career. In the finals, the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics, four games to three.

Artest scored 20 points in the clincher and sank the team's last field goal – a three-pointer late in the fourth quarter – to virtually seal the victory. Afterwards, Lakers head coach called Artest the most valuable player of Game 7 against the Celtics. He won his first championship ring with the Lakers. For the 2010–2011 season, Artest switched back to number 15, his college number at St.

John's and the first number he wore in his NBA career. On April 26, 2011, Artest won the NBA's. Artest during the offseason.

He came into training camp for the out of shape. Consequently, new Lakers coach moved World Peace to a reserve role with reduced playing time.

World Peace lamented that Brown's coaching style placed too much emphasis on statistics. Artest celebrates at the 2010 Lakers Championship parade. Television In April 2010, it was announced that Artest would help develop and produce his own reality show, They Call Me Crazy, in conjunction with and. On December 18, 2010, an art show honoring Artest was held in Toronto, Canada.

Entitled Lovable Badass, the show featured work by 30 Canadian and American artists, illustrators, painters and sculptors inspired by the athlete. Artest made a surprise appearance at the exhibition's opening night, commenting that '(the show) was definitely special. It was unexpected. Artest was part of the line-up for the of the reality show, though he finished in last place, being eliminated in the show's first week. In October 2012, he guest starred as a special panelist on 's game show.

In September 2013, he made the first in a recurring series of skits on the sketch show called 'Metta World News', in which he plays a newscaster. Artest Media Group World Peace is the founder of the Artest Media Group. Established in 2010, the brand management company's clients include himself and music artists Vinita, Deacon, Sade Artest, Rugby, and Emmaline Cleary. Music producers Wip, Q, and Lucky are also associated with the group. On February 19, 2013, World Peace was awoken by a squad of police who received a tip there had been gun play within his property.

Authorities were quick to recognize their mistake after World Peace explained that the armed individuals were actors shooting a 'life on the streets'-styled movie for his group. Discography On October 31, 2006, Artest released a album entitled My World. He published the on the Lightyear Records under his own, Tru Warier Records. The album features guest artists,,, Big Kap, and. Advocacy He has become involved in relating to issues. In December 2010, he announced that he would donate some or all of his salary for the toward mental health awareness charities. Artest also auctioned off his 2009–10 championship ring and donated the proceeds to various mental health charities nationwide.

In 2016, he told, 'Some people don’t understand mental health is broad. You have to ask questions. Those are the different things that come under the banner of mental health.' He has posed for PETA ad campaigns encouraging people to report animal abuse and to have their pets fixed. Disciplinary and legal issues Early career incidents During his rookie season in Chicago, he was criticized for applying for a job at in order to get an employee discount.

In a December 2009 interview, Artest admitted that he had led a 'wild' lifestyle as a young player, and that he drank in the locker room at halftime while with the Bulls. In February 2004, he wore a bathrobe over his practice uniform to a Pacers practice as 'a symbolic reminder to take it easy'. Artest was suspended for three games in 2003 for destroying a at, and for four games the same year for a confrontation with coach. He was also suspended for two games early in the by Pacers head coach after he allegedly asked for a month off because he was tired from promoting an album for the group on his Tru Warier production label, on which he released his own album, a rap recording titled My World, in October 2006. Pacers–Pistons brawl. • Aasen, Adam (February 10, 2005)...

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Carter in 2013 No. 15 – Sacramento Kings Position / League Personal information Born ( 1977-01-26) January 26, 1977 (age 40) Nationality American Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Listed weight 220 lb (100 kg) Career information High school (Daytona Beach, Florida) College (1995–1998) / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall Selected by the Playing career 1998–present Career history – – – – – –present Career highlights and awards • 8× (–) • () • () • () • () • () • () • Consensus second-team () • (1995) at NBA.com at Basketball-Reference.com. Men's Representing the Vincent Lamar Carter (born January 26, 1977) is an American professional player for the of the (NBA). He is 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall and plays both and. Carter is one of only seven players ever to play at least. A high school, Carter played three years at the.

While there, he twice reached the Final Four of the before being selected as the fifth overall pick in the by the, who traded him to the. He won the 1999 and won the at the 2000.

That summer, he represented the in the, winning a gold medal. Carter emerged as a star in Toronto, entertaining crowds with his leaping ability and slam dunks, earning him nicknames such as 'Vinsanity', 'Air Canada', and 'Half-Man, Half-Amazing'. In December 2004, he was traded to the, where he continued to put up big numbers. In June 2009, Carter was traded to the. In his first season with the Magic, he appeared in his first and so far only Conference Finals series.

In December 2010, he was traded to the. He joined the in 2011 and the in 2014.

In 2017, he signed with the Kings. Carter is an eight-time. He is one of six players in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists per game in 10 straight seasons. He is also one of six players in league history to record 24,000 points, 6,000 rebounds, 2,500 assists, 1,000 steals and 1,000 3-point field goals.

Off the court, Carter established his Embassy of Hope Foundation, assisting children and their families in Florida, New Jersey and Toronto. He was recognized in 2000 as Child Advocate of the Year by the Children's Home Society, and received the Florida Governor's Points of Light award in 2007 for his philanthropy in his home state.

Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • High school career and college career [ ] Born in, Carter was a 1995 at in Daytona Beach, leading Mainland to its first Class 6A state title in 56 years before spending three seasons playing at under and later,. During the 1997–98 season, he was a member of new coach Guthridge's 'Six Starters' system that featured,,,, and.

During his sophomore and junior seasons, Carter helped North Carolina to consecutive titles and appearances. He finished the 1997–98 season with a 15.6 points per game average and was named second-team All-American, First-Team All-ACC, and to the fan's guide third-annual Coaches ACC All-Defensive Team.

In May 1998, Carter declared for the, following his classmate Jamison, who had declared earlier that spring. During his NBA career, Carter continued his coursework at North Carolina, and in August 2000, he graduated with a degree in African-American studies. On January 31, 2012, Carter was honored as one of the 35 greatest McDonald's All-Americans, and on February 23, 2012, President Obama, an avid NCAA and NBA basketball fan, gave praise to Carter at a fundraiser event, referring to Carter's game as a 'huge treat for me ever since he's been playing for the Tar Heels.' Professional career [ ] Toronto Raptors (1998–2004) [ ] Carter was initially drafted by the with the fifth overall pick in the. He was then traded to the for the fourth overall pick, —Carter's college teammate and good friend. The Raptors had struggled in their first three years as a franchise.

Carter was instrumental in leading the Raptors to their first ever playoff appearance in 2000 before going on to lead them to a 47-win season and their first ever playoff series win in 2001, advancing them to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Due to the, Carter's rookie season did not start until January 1999. Carter quickly became a fan favourite with a soaring offensive game that earned him the nickname 'Air Canada'. He won after averaging 18.3 points and throwing down countless highlight-reel dunks.

Carter ascended to full-fledged stardom in his second season – he averaged 25.7 points per game (fourth-highest in the league) and lifted Toronto to its first playoff appearance in franchise history. He subsequently earned his first selection and was named to the. During the, Carter showcased arguably the most memorable Slam Dunk Contest event in its history. He won the contest by performing an array of dunks including a 360° windmill, a between the legs bounce dunk, and an 'elbow in the rim' dunk (also known as a 'cookie jar' dunk or the 'honey dip'). Carter and his distant cousin formed a formidable one-two punch as teammates in Toronto during 1998 and 2000. However, McGrady was dealt to the in August 2000, leaving Carter as the Raptors' franchise player. It is believed that the Raptors could have won championships if McGrady and Carter stayed together in Toronto.

Carter with the Raptors in November 2000 In, his third season, Carter averaged a career-high 27.6 points per game, made the, and was voted in as a starter for the. The Raptors also finished the regular season with a then franchise-record 47 wins.

In the, the Raptors beat the 3–2 in the first round, and advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals to face off against the. Carter and played in a seven-game series that see-sawed back and forth.

Carter scored 50 points in Game 3 and set an NBA playoff record for most three-point field goals made in one game. Television ratings for Game 7 soared as one of the highest watched in NBC's history for a non-finals game. As the Sixers and Raptors increased their double team pressures on Carter and Iverson respectively, the game winning shot came down to Carter who missed with 2.0 seconds remaining. Iverson said of the series in July 2011: 'It was incredible. (Carter) had great games at home and I had some great games at home, but both of us were just trying to put our teams on our back and win basketball games. It is great just having those memories and being a part of something like that.'

In August 2001, Carter signed a six-year contract extension worth as much as $94 million. However, Carter began showing the effects of what would become career-altering problems with his knees in the wake of his big contract. He earned a reputation as a fragile player after suffering a series of knee and hamstring injuries. Carter missed the final 22 games of the due to injury.

He started in 60 games and averaged 24.7 points per game. On December 7, 2001, Carter recorded 42 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals against the.

He joined (1988) as the only two players to have ever posted a game with 40 points, 15 rebounds, five steals and five assists, dating back to the 1973–74 season, when the league officially began tracking steals. He was voted into the, but he could not participate due to injury. Without Carter during the, the Raptors were defeated in five games by the in the first round. Following off-season surgery, Carter only managed 43 games during the.

163 06 Aggiornato Pdf File on this page. In February 2003, Carter gave up his starting spot in the to to allow Jordan to make his final start as an All-Star. Carter played in 73 games during the, but the Raptors fell three games short of making the playoffs. Trade to the Nets [ ] During the 2004 off-season, general manager and the entire coaching staff were fired following the team's failure to reach the playoffs. Carter became frustrated with the Raptors' upper management.

In particular, Carter was unhappy with (MLSE) and Raptors president. In a private meeting, Peddie reassured Carter that MLSE was serious in building a contender in Toronto and that he would pursue established players like point guard and center. Carter was also given the impression that Peddie would consider as a serious candidate for general manager; however, it was later disclosed that Erving was never really in the mix. Peddie instead hired as general manager, whose first priority in rebuilding the Raptors was to 'establish our philosophy', stating 'we are not really worried about how many wins we get right away, or whether we make the playoffs within the first year or two.' He then hired as head coach. Consequently, much speculation arose whether Carter wanted to be traded. The reported that Carter felt misled and felt the Raptors would never be an elite team under the current MLSE structure with Peddie as Raptors president.

Some fans raised money to fly a 'Keep Vince, Trade Peddie' banner over the Air Canada Centre just before Carter's annual charity game. When Rob Babcock was questioned about the trade speculations, he denied Carter asked for a trade but indiscreetly revealed Carter's agent had approached him for a trade request. During the, coach Mitchell often benched Carter in the fourth quarter to emphasize the new team philosophy he and Babcock wanted players to adapt to, spurring rumors of fights between Carter and Mitchell and new point guard.

Carter's trade wish was finally granted on December 17, 2004, when he was dealt to the. In his first game back in Toronto, on April 15, 2005, Carter was heavily booed and jeered by Raptors fans; some fans were found burning Vince Carter jerseys, while many donned No. 15 baby bibs, 'FUVC' T-shirts, and other merchandise that labelled Carter as 'Wince' or as 'immature', alluding to Carter's knee and ankle injuries and his dissent. Much like former Raptors teammate Tracy McGrady, Carter received such treatment for years to come in the town that once embraced him. In January 2005, Carter was asked if he had pushed himself as hard as he should have in Toronto. Carter replied, 'In years past, no. I was fortunate to have the talent.

You get spoiled when you're able to do a lot of things. You see that you don't have to work at it.

Now, with the all the injuries, I have to work harder. I'm a little hungrier. Getting a fresh start has made me want to attack the basket.'

Though Carter's comments were perceived by Raptors fans as his confession of quitting on the Raptors, Thompson said the comments were misinterpreted, saying, 'That boy never said to me, 'Coach, I just laid down and quit.' .I was embarrassed and felt awful about it for his sake, because I knew what he was communicating to me. He was more expressing a desire of wanting to do better, as we all do.' Despite Thompson's defense of Carter, the 's Dave Feschuk in 2007 wrote that Carter 'cheated on (the Raptors). He quit on the floor.' Carter later stated his comments were misconstrued.

On the eve of the Raptors–Nets playoff series in 2007, Carter told New York's WFAN radio station, 'One day, maybe the fans will understand how it all went down. That's all I can say.' In November 2011, Carter, along with his cousin Tracy McGrady and, addressed the Toronto audience in an interview on. When asked about being booed in Toronto, Carter said, 'They watched myself and Tracy grow up. And when we left they still got to see (us) flourish and become (who we are).

For me, I looked at it as, a young child growing up into a grown man and moving on. And I get it. Leaving, hurt a lot of people.

It hurt me because I tell you what. I accomplished a lot, I learned a lot, I became the person and player of who I am today because of that experience, through the coaches, players, and everything else.

But regardless I still love the city. I have friends there and my heart is still there because that's where it all started.' Later in the interview, when asked about any words to the Toronto fans, Carter said, 'I appreciate the fans and whether you cheer for me, boo me, or hate me, I still love you.

Toronto's one of the best kept secrets. Puts one of the best products on the floor and one of the top places to play in.' On November 6, 2012, in an interview with, Carter reiterated his love for the city and his appreciation for the Toronto Raptors organization.

The next day, Sam Mitchell and Rob Babcock revealed on that the night before Carter was traded to New Jersey, Carter phoned Mitchell to express his desire to stay in Toronto and commit to their vision for the team. However, Babcock said it was too late and the trade had already been verbally agreed upon. Looking back on it, Mitchell feels he should have personally contacted the MLSE chairman,, but was reluctant because he did not want to break the chain of command. Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri referred to Carter in April 2014 as 'one of the symbols of the Toronto Raptors.' To this day, Carter remains the Raptors' all-time leader in points per game with 23.4, having amassed 9,420 points during his ​ 6 1⁄ 2-year run in Toronto.

Raptors' 20th anniversary [ ] On November 19, 2014, nearly a decade after the trade, as a part of the Raptors' 20th anniversary celebration, the team paid tribute to Carter with a video montage during the first quarter of the Raptors-Grizzlies game. Leading up to the game, questions were raised about how Raptors fans would receive the planned video tribute. As the sellout crowd watched the video tribute featuring highlights of Carter's high-flying Raptors days, what began as the usual booing turned into an overwhelmingly positive standing ovation. An emotional Carter used his warm-up shirt to wipe tears running down his face as he pointed to his heart and waved to the fans in appreciation. He later stated, 'It was a great feeling, I couldn't write it any better.' New Jersey Nets (2004–2009) [ ].

Carter with the Nets in January 2006 Carter was acquired by the on December 17, 2004, playing five seasons for them before departing in June 2009. Carter produced some of his highest numbers with the Nets, surpassing his 23.4 points per game with the Raptors to average 23.6 points per game over his tenure in New Jersey. He missed just 11 games in his four full seasons and helped lead the Nets to three straight playoff runs between 2005 and 2007. Carter joined a Nets team with and as the leading players. However, the trio never got to play together at full strength during the. Carter and Kidd carried a shallow roster on a 15–4 run to end the season to make the playoffs. Carter with the Nets in March 2009 In the, the Carter-Kidd duo co-led the Nets to 49 wins, an title, and the No.

3 seed in the playoffs. Carter helped lead the Nets to the second round of the playoffs before losing to the eventual NBA champions in five games. Carter averaged 29.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 11 playoff games. Carter was named an Eastern Conference All-Star in 2006.

On November 7, 2005, Carter threw down a very memorable dunk against the Miami Heat, over defensive stalwart,. On December 23, 2005, Carter set an NBA record for the most free throws made in a quarter (4th quarter) with 16 against Miami. He tied his career high of 51 points in the same game. In the, Carter was named as a reserve to the, marking his eighth All-Star appearance. In a 120–114 overtime win over the on April 7, 2007, Carter and Kidd became the first teammates in over 18 years to record in the same game since the ' and achieved this feat against the in 1989. Carter finished with 46 points, a career-high 16 rebounds, and 10 assists. Kidd finished with 10 points, tied a career high with 16 rebounds, and tied a season high with 18 assists.

Carter finished the 2006–07 season playing all 82 games, averaging over 25 points with a 21 PER. In July 2007, Carter re-signed with the Nets to a four-year, $61.8 million contract. During the, Kidd was traded to the. Carter was credited for becoming a leader following the All-Star break. He became captain of the Nets, and in, he and teammate were the highest-scoring starting backcourt in the league. On November 21, 2008, Carter scored a season-high 39 points, including a game winning two-handed reverse dunk, as the Nets battled back from an 18-point deficit to defeat the 129–127 in overtime at the.

He hit a 29-foot, game tying three-pointer to send the game into overtime and then scored the winning basket in the extra period. On February 3, 2009, Carter recorded his fifth career triple-double with 15 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a 99–85 win over the. Orlando Magic (2009–2010) [ ]. Carter with the Magic in March 2010 On June 25, 2009, Carter was traded, along with, to the in exchange for, and. Orlando hoped Carter would provide center with a perimeter scorer who can create his own shot—something the Magic lacked in losing the to the. On February 8, 2010, he had a season-high 48 points, 34 in the second half, when the Magic rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat the 123–117.

Carter helped the Magic reach the Eastern Conference Finals, where they were defeated 4–2 by the. It marked his first and so far only Conference Finals series. Phoenix Suns (2010–2011) [ ]. Carter (right) in January 2011, being defended by former teammate On December 18, 2010, Carter was acquired by the in a six-player trade with the Magic. On January 17, 2011, Carter recorded 29 points and 12 rebounds in a 129–121 win over the.

He reached 20,000 career points during the game, becoming the 37th NBA player to reach that plateau. On December 9, 2011, following the conclusion of the, Carter was waived by the Suns, meaning the team only had to fork over $4 million of the $18 million he was due for the 2011–12 season. Carter had a short-lived run in Phoenix, playing 51 games with 41 starts while averaging 13.5 points while shooting 42 percent. Dallas Mavericks (2011–2014) [ ]. Carter with the Mavericks in October 2012 On December 12, 2011, Carter signed a three-year contract with the. This move reunited Carter with former Nets teammate. On April 20, 2012 against the, Carter became the eighth player in NBA history with 1,500 3-pointers when he made one in the closing minutes.

While known early on in his career for his circus dunks, Carter became known for his 3-point shooting with the Mavericks. On February 13, 2013, in a 123–100 win over the, Carter scored 26 points to pass on the NBA's career scoring list, moving him into 29th place. Carter turned aside a Sacramento rally in the third quarter by going 5 of 7 from long range and scoring 17 of Dallas' last 21 points in the period. He ended the night with 21,796 career points for 29th on the all-time list, five ahead of Bird.

He also became the 11th NBA player with at least 1,600 3-pointers. He finished the season ranked 27th on the NBA's all-time scoring list with 22,223 career points. His 162 3-pointers tied his career high for 3s made in a season (162-of-397,.408, with Toronto in 2000–01). Over the course of the season, he advanced from 17th place to 11th place on the NBA's all-time 3-point field goals made list (passing,,,, and ), finishing the year with 1,663 career 3-pointers.

Prior to the 2013–14 season, Carter established himself as the Mavericks' sixth man, after the departure of. He averaged just 10.5 points and shot 37.6% from the field during the fist 22 games of the season due to increased responsibilities and pressure to be the team's lone scoring punch off of the bench. He saw his numbers improve in December, averaging 12.5 points and shooting 44.3% from the field during an 18-game stretch. On March 16, 2014 against the, Carter raised his career total to 23,010 points, becoming the 27th NBA player to pass the 23,000-point mark with a 3-pointer with 2:17 left in the third quarter.

In Game 3 of the Mavericks' first round playoff series against the, Carter drilled the game-winning 3-pointer with no time remaining on the clock to give the eighth-seeded Mavericks a 109–108 win and a 2–1 series edge over the top-seeded Spurs. The Mavericks went on to lose the series in seven games.

Memphis Grizzlies (2014–2017) [ ] On July 12, 2014, Carter signed a multi-year deal with the. On November 13, 2014, he made a game winning alley-oop assist from the sideline to teammate at the buzzer to win the game 111–110 over the. On December 17, 2014, Carter scored a season-high 18 points in a 117–116 triple overtime win over the. Carter moved into 25th in all-time NBA scoring during the game, passing (23,334). Carter appeared in just one of the Grizzlies' first 12 games of the 2015–16 season. On February 24, 2016, with nine points scored against the, Carter passed (23,757) for 24th in career points scored.

Two days later, he scored a season-high 19 points in a 112–95 win over the Lakers. For the latter half of April and the whole first round series against the Spurs, Carter was inserted in the starting lineup and played well. In Game 1 of the Grizzlies' playoff series against the Spurs, Carter scored a team-high 16 points in a 106–74 loss. The Grizzlies went on to lose the series in four games. After finishing second behind in the 2014–15 season, Carter was awarded with the for the 2015–16 season. The award recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment and dedication to team. On November 1, 2016, Carter played in his 1,278th NBA game, tying him with for 25th on the NBA's career list.

He also became the 24th player in NBA history to surpass 24,000 career points. On November 8, he scored 20 points against the Denver Nuggets and became the oldest player in the NBA to post a 20-point game since scored 25 for the Washington Wizards in April 2003, at age 40. It was also Carter's first 20-point game since April 30, 2014. On November 12, Carter made seven field goals against the to pass (8,708) for 21st in NBA history. Carter also passed for 24th on the NBA's career games played list with 1,283.

On November 14, in a win over the, Carter had his second 20-point game of the season, joining Michael Jordan and as the only players in NBA history to put up 20 points and 5+ rebounds off the bench at the age of 39, with Carter being the oldest at 39 years and 287 days. Carter missed seven games in early December with a right hip flexor strain. On January 11, Carter hit his 1,989th career three-pointer to move ahead of and into fifth on the all-time list. On February 1, in a game against the, Carter hit his 2,000th career three-pointer, making him only the fifth player to ever reach that mark. On February 6 against San Antonio, Carter joined,, and as the only 40-year old players to record at least four blocks in a game. On February 15, in a game against the, Carter passed for 23rd on the NBA all-time scoring list.

On March 13, Carter made his first start of the season and made all eight of his shots, including six from beyond the arc, to score a season-high 24 points and lead the Grizzlies past the Milwaukee Bucks 113–93. He became the first 40-year-old in NBA history to hit six triples in one game. At 40 years, 46 days old, Carter also became the oldest player to start an NBA game since in April 2013.

On March 29 against the, Carter passed for 22nd on the NBA all-time scoring list. In the Grizzlies' regular-season finale on April 12 against the, Carter played in his 1,347th game and passed for 13th in regular-season games played. On April 22, Carter became the first 40-year-old to make three or more 3-pointers in a playoff game during Game 4 of the Grizzlies' first-round series against the San Antonio Spurs. Sacramento Kings (2017–present) [ ] On July 10, 2017, Carter signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the.

On August 18, 2017, during the, Carter was named by the as the Most Influential Veteran. Carter missed seven games early in the season with a. National team career [ ] During the in Sydney, Carter performed a memorable dunk when he jumped over 7-foot-2-inch (2.18 m) center. Teammate said it was 'One of the best plays I've ever seen.' The French media later dubbed it ' le dunk de la mort' ('the Dunk of Death').

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