National Basketball Association

Vince Carter finally meets a fan who traveled from China to see him

Published Dec. 9, 2016 12:30 p.m. ET

Rob Perez

During Monday night's game between the Grizzlies and Hornets in Memphis, the home team was blessed with the presence of a unique fan -- a young woman who traveled all the way from China to see her favorite player, Vince Carter, play in person.

According to the signs she brought to the arena, it was her "dream" to meet Vince -- she has loved him for 16 years, and would be made the happiest person in the world if she was able to get a photo with the Grizzlies' veteran forward.

She had attempted to meet Vince in the past when he was playing with the Dallas Mavericks -- but this time, it finally happened! Carter's attention was brought to the courtside fan, and he asked security for her to be permitted through to the court so the two could take a picture and converse.

A simply awesome moment that she will likely never forget.

The fan who traveled from China to see @mrvincecarter15 in Dallas also came to Memphis tonight. Vince told security to let her on the court. pic.twitter.com/2LKblcGiAX
— Alexis Morgan (@alexiskmorgan) November 29, 2016

When you travel 14 hours to see your idol, @mrvincecarter15, & then you meet him. #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/A7u2C6tcbu
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) November 29, 2016