Vince Carter was a renowned basketball player in the NBA.

He was an eight-time All-Star, a two-time All-NBA player, the 1998-99 Rookie of the Year, one of the 25 players to score a minimum of 25,000 points in the NBA, the champion of the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest, an Olympic gold medalist from the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics, the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year for the 2015-16 season, and the recipient of the Sportsmanship Award for the 2019-20 season.

Carter was not just famous for his incredible dunks—the iconic dunk contest win and his memorable slam over Frederic Weis of France at the Olympics, often referred to as the Dunk of Death, showcase that talent—but also for his skills as a rebounder, passer, and shooter.

His influence on the game expanded beyond just numbers and fancy plays.

He significantly impacted basketball in Canada, where his selection by the Toronto Raptors as the No. 5 pick of the 1998 NBA draft played a crucial role in the emergence of Canada as a producer of elite basketball players—a remarkable transformation compared to three decades ago.

Carter is part of a group of 13 individuals, including players, coaches, contributors, and executives, who will be honored in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this Sunday.

Here’s what you should know about the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement weekend:

When is the Hall of Fame weekend?

It is taking place on Saturday and Sunday.

Why was the Hall of Fame weekend rescheduled?

The event was originally set for August 16-17 but was moved to accommodate an extended global summer schedule, which includes the Paris Olympics.

Where will the Hall of Fame events occur?

The Hall of Fame press conferences, tip-off celebration, and awards gala will happen on Saturday at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, while the enshrinement ceremony is set for Sunday at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.

How can viewers watch on TV?

NBA TV will broadcast the Hall of Fame news conference at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, the tip-off celebration, and the awards ceremony at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, and the enshrinement ceremony at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Who will be part of the 2024 Hall of Fame inductee class?

Players, coaches, contributors:

• Seimone Augustus
• Dick Barnett
• Chauncey Billups
• Vince Carter
• Doug Collins
• Michael Cooper
• Walter Davis
• Harley Redin
• Bo Ryan
• Herb Simon
• Charles Smith
• Michele Timms
• Jerry West

2024 Curt Gowdy Award Winners

• J.A. Adande
• Debbie Antonelli
• SLAM Magazine
• NBA Inside Stuff

2024 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award

• JoAn Scott