Raptors legend Vince Carter inspired Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse to finish university degree

Posted Sep 12, 2017
Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse drew inspiration from Raptors legend Vince Carter to finish his university degree. "He motivated me to go back to school," De Grasse said. "I remember his whole story, he went back to school and finished his degree and then came to the playoff game. So he definitely is one of my inspirations to finish school and still continue with sport." (SportsNet.ca)

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