The Hawks had a specific criteria for the player who would be the final piece of a young, rebuilding roster.
They went old school to get him.
The Hawks agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.4 million contract with Vince Carter last month. On Friday, they officially signed the veteran who will enter is 21st season in the NBA. The 41-year old will take the last roster spot.
The Hawks wanted a veteran that its core of young players could watch, listen and learn. Carter is just fine with that job description.
“Let them see me and let them see how annoying I can be, but in a good way,” Carter said during an introductory press conference.