Call her mom, call her CEO. Dr. Michelle Carter most certainly sat at the head of the table in shaping the icon that her son, Vince, would become. It didn’t happen by accident, and it wasn’t always easy as a black single woman taking her place in the conference room. But step by step, the educator and mother put into place the building blocks that would allow young Vince to grow up to become Vinsanity, a slam dunk legend and also more diversely talented than people realize. And she’s still running the show. Here’s her story of raising -- and today still guiding -- the great Vince Carter.

<p>Call her mom, call her CEO. Dr. Michelle Carter most certainly sat at the head of the table in shaping the icon that her son, Vince, would become. It didn’t happen by accident, and it wasn’t always easy as a black single woman taking her place in the conference room. But step by step, the educator and mother put into place the building blocks that would allow young Vince to grow up to become Vinsanity, a slam dunk legend and also more diversely talented than people realize. And she’s still running the show. Here’s her story of raising -- and today still guiding -- the great Vince Carter.</p>

Discover the behind-the-scenes journey of raising fame on TV One's new podcast, "Raising Fame," hosted by Lucille O’Neal and Sonya Curry, mothers of two NBA superstars. Join us as we delve into the lives of celebrities like Usher, John Legend, Magic Johnson, and Fantasia, alongside their parents, who share exclusive insights into their rise to stardom, with commentary that is not available in the television show. Don't miss out on this intimate perspective from the families who shaped their growth.

<p>Discover the behind-the-scenes journey of raising fame on TV One's new podcast, "Raising Fame," hosted by Lucille O’Neal and Sonya Curry, mothers of two NBA superstars. Join us as we delve into the lives of celebrities like Usher, John Legend, Magic Johnson, and Fantasia, alongside their parents, who share exclusive insights into their rise to stardom, with commentary that is not available in the television show. Don't miss out on this intimate perspective from the families who shaped their growth.</p>

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