Maybe they should rename it Dunkin' Street.
While the “hoop”-la about the retirement of Vince Carter’s jersey last week has died down, residents of a downtown Toronto neighbourhood will have a massive visual celebration of the star to enjoy for years to come.
A giant mural depicting Carter during his 2000 dunk contest performance was unveiled at the intersection of Queen and Duncan streets, depicting the one-time Raptors sensation in a vintage purple jersey.
The mural was created by SumArtist, also known as Paul Glyn-Williams.
“I am very humbled and very honoured to get to do a piece of artwork for somebody who I truly respect,” Glyn-Williams said at the unveiling of the artistic tribute, an event that Carter attended.
The artist said from design to conceptualization over two weeks, he and the Raptors were sure about what they wanted.
“We knew how big the moment was,” Glyn-Williams said.
Of Carter, the artist said, “He’s always been a standup person and an exemplary athlete and I think paying homage to him not only in our city and our country but for his legacy, I don’t think there’s enough we can do.”
The retired hall of fame basketball player who wore No. 15 becomes the first Raptor to have his jersey retired following a ceremony at Scotiabank Arena.
Behind the scenes of making the Vince Carter mural 🎨
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📍 Queen West pic.twitter.com/zfOonsjMFv
