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'Taught us to fly': Raptors retire Carter's No. 15

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Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey becomes the first number retired by the Toronto Raptors .

Carter was traded to the Nets in 2004 for Alonzo Mourning , Eric Williams , Aaron Williams and a pair of draft picks.

The only player in NBA history to play in four decades , Carter spent the first six-plus of his record 22 seasons with the Raptors.

"It's not just Carter 15 going up, it's all of us going up," Carter tells fans.

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