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Payback is a ... Carter about to join Willis in 21-season club

What’s that they say about payback?

When Vince Carter was playing for the Raptors as a rookie in 1998, there was an old guy in the locker room. Kevin Willis was the subject of many jokes from Carter and teammates as the 36-year old was in his 14th NBA season. Ancient, they said.

Willis played 21 NBA seasons, including two stints with the Hawks, and is one of three players with the record longevity in the league. Carter, who agreed to a one-year, $2.4 million veteran minimum contract with the Hawks Wednesday, is about to play his 21st season.