So, at the very beginning, like Yu Fei, Carter stated that he wouldn't give up the starting spot to anyone.
He didn't want to, unless the League forced him.
The League was indeed planning to do so, but Jordan felt that it would further damage his already tarnished reputation, so he publicly stated, "Unless Vince tells me 'I want you to start,' I won't accept it."
⑴ You can find this piece of news on Sohu from 2003.
Now Carter was in a difficult position, as everyone wanted him to give up the starting spot. He was considered Jordan's successor and his junior; they came from the same school. Why should you refuse to support your senior brother for the last leg of his journey? How could you refuse? Are you really that selfish?
Alright, even though this senior brother never respected him from the very beginning, Carter still wavered. Although he had the potential to become the greatest of all time, he never had the heart to match it.