Us Raptor fans made amends with Vince back when he was on the Grizzlies. There’s a great video on YouTube from the grizzlies/raptors game when they played a tribute video to him and fans began booing it but then it evolved into cheers and a standing ovation. To the point Carter got emotional that the fans finally accepted him again. It’s actually a truly beautiful moment.
His play style was never dependent on being explosive. He always had a more methodical game so even when age or an injury slows him down, he’s still able to pick apart a defense.