Twitter reaction: Emotional Vince Carter tribute

The Raptors' first quarter tribute to Vince Carter brought a tear to the former face of the franchise's eyes as fans briefly put away the boos to give him a standing ovation.

Nick Ashbourne November 19, 2014, 8:41 PM

In the midst of the Raptors’ 20th anniversary season, the team presented Vince Carter — now a member of the Memphis Grizzlies — with a tribute video during the first quarter honouring his years in Toronto. The emotional tribute brought the former face of the franchise to tears.

Here’s how some of those watching reacted:

A clearly emotional Vince Carter and an ACC crowd on its feet in applause after a roughly one-minute montage as tribute. Special moment.

— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) November 20, 2014

https://twitter.com/swirsk054/status/535241091092856832

R.I.P. Vince Carter Hate

2004 – 2014 #raptors

— Sid Seixeiro (@Sid_Seixeiro) November 20, 2014

Carter wiping away tears … visibly moved as he pounds his chest and thanks the crowd. Awesome moment @mrvincecarter15. #RTZ #Raptors

— Eric Smith (@Eric__Smith) November 20, 2014

A standing ovation for @mrvincecarter15 and his comments on the video board. Vince acknowledges the crowd with tears in his eyes #timeheals

— Paul Jones (@Paul__Jones) November 20, 2014

https://twitter.com/cathalkelly/status/535233657305567232

One reason Vince might be emotional about Toronto, and Toronto about Vince: A decade later, and he was never loved as much anywhere else.

— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) November 20, 2014

I covered Vince Carter a bit in his Raptors heyday. That tribute & ovation for him was great. He made mistakes, but forgiveness is in order.

— Adam Proteau (@Proteautype) November 20, 2014

https://twitter.com/KGrover87/status/535238444239560704

https://twitter.com/jvanh/status/535226865297137666

Think it's awesome that Toronto has finally forgiven vince carter realizing it's nearing end of his career gave him video tribute. Awesome

— Eric Preston (@P_Townnn) November 20, 2014

Vince Carter tribute in Q1…overwhelming positive reaction from the ACC. I'd guess at least 80% or more standing. Kudos #RTZ #Raptors

— Eric Smith (@Eric__Smith) November 20, 2014

https://twitter.com/johngaudes/status/535240274646405121

Well deserved tribute! Regardless of how he left, Vince Carter will forever be one of the best to put on a Raptors uniform! #legandary

— Angelo (@angwall8) November 20, 2014

Glad to see that Raps fans in the ACC cheered Vince Carter during his tribute tonight. He put Toronto basketball on the map #RTZ

— Thomas Mooney (@thomas_mooney1) November 20, 2014