Hall of Fame basketball player Vince Carter will join NBC Sports as a studio analyst when the NBA returns to the network and makes its debut on Peacock this October, the company announced Tuesday. Carter, an eight-time NBA All-Star, brings a wealth of experience and insight to the role as his hire comes as NBC reenters the NBA broadcast arena for the first time since 2002.
Over a record 22-season career, Carter played for eight NBA teams, most notably the Toronto Raptors (1998–2004) and New Jersey Nets (2004–2009), both of which retired his No. 15 jersey. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024.
“I could not be more excited and appreciative to have the opportunity to be a part of the historic return of the NBA to NBC and now Peacock,” Carter said in a statement. “I am truly looking forward to joining Melo in the studio and the rest of the broadcast team overall, as we embark on bringing NBA fans best-in-class coverage of the league they love.”
Throughout his career with eight different NBA franchises, Carter was a two-time All-NBA selection, the 1999 NBA Rookie of the Year, and the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest champion. He ranks 10th all-time in made three-pointers (2,290) and is in the top 25 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 25,728 points. Additionally, he is tied with LeBron James for most seasons played (22) and sits fourth in career games played (1,541).
Beginning with the 2025–26 season, Carter will appear in studio one or more nights per week through the playoffs, often alongside fellow Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony.
NBC Sports Executive Producer Sam Flood praised the addition.
“Vince is one of the most explosive players in NBA history,” Flood said. “His dynamic play on the court has translated seamlessly into his broadcasting career, where he will next be in the studio alongside Carmelo Anthony—a fellow Hall of Famer, perennial All-Star, and Olympic champion who’s also played with or against the stars of yesterday and today.”
Carter also enjoyed a standout international career, helping Team USA win gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics while leading the squad in scoring (14.8 ppg). Before turning pro, Carter was a star at North Carolina, where he led the Tar Heels to consecutive Final Four appearances and ACC titles. He was named a second-team All-American and first-team All-ACC in his junior season. As a senior at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida, he earned McDonald’s All-American honors and later was named one of the 35 greatest McDonald’s All-Americans in history.
Since retiring, Carter has served as an analyst for ESPN, Turner Sports, and NBCUniversal’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games coverage.
The NBA’s return to NBC this fall marks a new chapter in both the league’s media presence and Carter’s legacy in the game. Next season will be the first of an 11-year agreement with NBCUniversal to present NBA and WNBA regular-season and playoff basketball games across numerous platforms beginning with the 2025-26 season. Peacock will livestream exclusive national Monday night games while NBC/Peacock will present national coverage of regional doubleheaders on Tuesday nights. NBC Sports will launch Sunday Night Basketball in 2026 across NBC and Peacock.
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