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Around the NBA: Carter stuck between Jordan, his pride.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Byline: Israel Gutierrez
MIAMI _ Vince Carter can't win. First, he's unfairly labeled the next Michael Jordan. Now, he's criticized for not waiting his turn.
Carter was voted a starter in the All-Star Game, but many believe the oft-injured Raptor should have offered to give up his spot to Jordan, who is making his final appearance in the exhibition.
He looks worse when his cousin, Tracy McGrady, and Allen Iverson offer to do what Carter didn't.
But Carter has reason to be stubborn. Jordan has done plenty for the game, but he has done nothing for Carter in particular. In fact, Jordan has been quoted as saying Kobe Bryant was the better ...
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