Quotes from Vince Carter

I think people are going to like my new shoes. I like them. I had a lot of success with the one last year, but this year's shoe is going to be a little different, but at the same time it's going to be a little spin-off on last year's shoe.

Everybody is different. Everybody has different styles. Just do it the best way you know how.

I like to smile, even in intense situations. My opponents don't know how to react when they see me smile.

I just think people should be able to express themselves.

I play some fighting games, but mostly I just play sports.

Life's not real easy right now. But I guess I'd rather have it this way than not at all.

I don't want or need to gain respect with what I do off the court. I want respect for what I do on the court.

My first dunk was actually in sixth grade.

There's not a thing that any of you guys can say bad about me that would hurt my feelings... I'm not coming at you, what I'm saying is that, I'm willing to take that heat for my team, if we're playing well or if we're not playing well.

It's time for the truth: I want to be traded, I'm ready to be traded. First and foremost, this has nothing to do with the fans or the city, it's just time for me to look after me.

I don't want or need to gain respect with what I do off the court. I want respect for what I do on the court.

I play some fighting games, but mostly I just play sports.

I don't care how I got here. In the books, when you look at it 10 or 20 years from now, it's not going say how he got here, it's going to say he's here and he represented the team.