Carter received the $7.8 million signing bonus from Denver before the 1999 season.
Carter received 64.9 percent of the vote, falling 53 votes short of election.
There was no sign of the telegram which Carter had received the night before.
Carter had to be held back from attacking Bowen, and received his first career ejection.
Carter has received honorary degrees from many American and foreign colleges and universities.
In the 2010 special election for the 42nd district, Carter received 65 percent of the vote.
Sarokin had ruled that Carter had not received a fair trial.
Carter, who averaged 18.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists a game, received 113 of the 118 first-place votes.
Carter has received many kudos from significant critics.
Afterwards Carter received complimentary reviews and wide recognition from around the world.