Devin Carter’s NBA debut was an unforgettable second, not solely due to his efficiency on the court docket but in addition as a result of emotional significance of getting his father, former NBA participant Anthony Carter, current on the teaching workers.
As reported by Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee, it was a special day for Devin, who had at all times dreamed of today.
Earlier than the sport, Carter mirrored on the uncommon alternative to share such a milestone along with his father, acknowledging how significant the expertise was for each of them.
“It’s only a blessing, particularly to play my first NBA sport in entrance of him,” the Kings rookie shared with reporters. “It’s one thing you dream of as a child, and the second is right here, so I’m not going to draw back from the second.”
Devin Carter had a standout NCAA profession, first on the College of South Carolina after which at Windfall Faculty.
In his sophomore season at Windfall throughout 2023-24, he posted spectacular stats, averaging 19.7 factors, 8.7 rebounds, and three.6 assists per sport.
His discipline aim proportion was 47.3%, and he shot 37.7% from past the arc and 84.0% from the free-throw line.
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