Vince Carter mentioned Julius Erving was his athletic idol and having his jersey retired subsequent to the previous Nets star’s could be a dream come true.
That dream will turn into a actuality on Jan. 25, when the Nets retire Carter’s jersey throughout their recreation in opposition to the Warmth.
“It’s actually an honor for me and my household to see quantity 15 go up into the rafters,” Carter advised The Put up.
“It’s a dream come true understanding that it’s going to sit subsequent to my childhood hero Dr J. I’m ceaselessly grateful to the Nets group for this nice honor.”