1. Vince Carter: The highest-earning Tar Heel on this list by a sizable margin, Carter utilized his elite athleticism and reliable three-point shot to stick around the league for an NBA-record 22 seasons. His 1,541 games played is third all-time behind Robert Parish and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Career Earnings: $171,885,970. Adjusted for Inflation: $273,524,434. (Inside Carolina)
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Vince Carter returns to his high school to host annual basketball camp for kids
Vince Carter stands in front of more than 100 youngsters in the Mainland High School gym bearing his name and asks if they want to.