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In case you weren’t aware, the Memphis Grizzlies’ own Vince Carter turned 40 yesterday. That’s a big milestone for anyone, but especially for an NBA player. The Grizzlies, of course, made sure to wish Vince a happy birthday.
Of course, it’s also important when someone hits a milestone like 40 to treat them as if they’re about to retire to Florida and start collecting social security. The Grizzlies also made sure to uphold this time-honored tradition.
First, it was Mike Conley, who played the part of Zach Galifianakis in a parody of Between Two Ferns, appropriately titled Between Two Grizz.
.@mrvincecarter15 sits down for a VERY important interview with @mconley11.
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 26, 2017
And trust us, Mike let the jokes fly pic.twitter.com/YmdHbweSk6
Next up, it was the Grizz Grannies and Grandpas, who happily greeted the newest member of their team.
Meet the newest member of the Grizz Grannies & Grandpas, @mrvincecarter15! pic.twitter.com/EOo2VOHNwk
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 26, 2017
It only seems appropriate that Vince is smuggling a bottle of wine in this video, considering he’s one of the few players who’s aged this well.
Happy birthday, Vince, and congrats on a long, distinguished career.