When talking about player development, the conversation starts, as it should, with the front office and coaching staff. But veteran players, if they want to, can play a big role as well. In the case of the Nets, Vince Carter has played that role. The season falls away, but the team's appreciation for what Carter has done continues. As Lawrence Frank says, "He has served the term 'captain' very honorably."
- Caught in Nets' growing pains, Carter adapts to a new position - Steve Aschburner - Sports Illustrated