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| Eight-time NBA All-Star Vince Carter has signed a free-agent contract with the Atlanta Hawks. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI |
By Amico Hoops, UPI
The Atlanta Hawks have officially signed veteran free-agent swingman Vince Carter, the team announced Friday in a press release.
Carter, 41, signed a one-year deal worth $2.4 million, ESPN reported.
The Hawks are in retooling mode with a younger roster that features lottery pick and point guard Trae Young, and are reportedly banking on Carter to be a leader on and off the court.
Carter appeared in 58 games with the Sacramento Kings last season, averaging 5.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 18 minutes per game.
The 20-year veteran and eight-time All-Star has also spent time with the Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks.
He won the Slam Dunk contest in 2000, capturing a gold medal that same year as part of the U.S. men's basketball team in Sydney, Australia.
Carter was scheduled to address the media Friday afternoon.
This story originally appeared on AmicoHoops.net
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