The relationship between Vince Carter and the Raptors was sour for years. However, time has softened the hard feelings. Will he finish his NBA career where it started?

Toronto Raptors legend Vince Carter was traded to the New Jersey (now Brooklyn) Nets 13 years ago. On December 17th, Carter played what would seem like his final game in Toronto. Since Vince signed with the Sacramento Kings, many ruled out any chance of him returning to the Raptors. Vince is 40, and wants to finish his career in Toronto.

Vinsanity’s Next Destination Could be up North

The Raptors Legend wasn’t planning to play any longer than 15 seasons in the NBA. But Carter has gone 5 years past that, going into his 20th season.

Last year, Vince said he could probably play until he was 42.

“I said to myself ‘I want to play 15 years.’ I don’t know where I got that from,” Carter said, via RealGM.com. “And then I got to 15 years and I kept going. I never capped it, but at the same time, I’ve had a lot of players remind me of things I’ve said. I’m still saying ‘two more years and I’m done… I could play three more rounds of basketball right now,”

The “Half-Man Half-Amazing” might be on the verge of retirement, but his love for Toronto stayed with him. When asked if he would ever return to the Raptors, Vince said that it could happen one day.

Lots of excitement in the Twitter-verse

Vince Carter said: “it’ll happen one day. It’s supposed to happen.” On returning to Raptors — Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) December 17, 2017

Carter had signed with the Kings for an $8 million, 1-year contract, leaving a window of opportunity next year to sign with Raptors. However, Masai Ujiri did state that he had tried to sign Vince in the off-season, to no avail. It seems that Ujiri will be persistent in signing Carter before his time to retire comes.

Masai Ujiri says ‘Vince Carter will be home in Toronto’ … not sure what that means — jersey retirement when time comes? — Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) September 9, 2017

“Air Canada” comments on a return that’s “supposed to happen” is a good sign that he’ll be open to the idea. When Carter is ready to call it quits, we can expect him to sign in Toronto. Although it’s unclear if he’ll sign to play a full season or just to retire a Raptor, one thing is almost certain.

Vinsanity is coming back to the Six.