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The National Basketball Association was founded on July 6, 1946. In the 77 years since, over 4,700 NBA players have participated in a game.

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There has never been an older player than Nat Hickey, who still holds the record for oldest NBA player ever, set back in 1948. Hickey was 45 years and 363 days old. The great story there is he was actually the team’s coach but chose to activate himself and play the sport instead.

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For Hickey to have held the record for 74 years and counting, it seems like an unlikely record to be broken. After all, there won’t be any more coaches suiting up for their organizations any time soon. So, who is the oldest player in the NBA right now?

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The oldest active NBA players change from season to season and even month to month. Counting down in reverse order, here are the oldest NBA players in 2023.

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10. Joe Ingles suits up for 16th NBA season

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While he may be among the oldest NBA players today, Ingles, who’s in his tenth season, hasn’t been in the NBA as long as many of his peers on this list. But the Australian native enjoyed several years overseas before getting his chance with the Utah Jazz in 2014. Amazingly, he’s been part of a playoff team each of the past seven seasons and seems on track to make it eight years with the Orlando Magic this season.

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9. James Johnson continues to fight off Father Time

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Despite playing just 18 games for the Indiana Pacers last season, James Johnson returned for another stint in the Hoosier State. He’s now one of the oldest players in the NBA, but Johnson’s time could be limited, as he’s only on a 10-day contract.

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8. Atlanta’s Wesley Matthews joins list of NBA’s oldest players

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We have a first-timer here with the inclusion of Matthews, as he enters his 15th NBA season, where he’s set to play for the eighth different team in his career. Yet, Matthews is still chasing a chance to win his first NBA championship.

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7. Jeff Green still playing the game he loves at age 37

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Now in his 16th NBA season, if there’s anyone who understands what it’s like to have the game taken away before he’s ready to retire, it’s Jeff Green. The former Seattle SuperSonic had to sit out the entire 2011-12 season due to a heart condition, but he returned and played 81 out of 82 games the following season and hasn’t had an issue since. Now Green’s one of the oldest and longest-tenured NBA players today.

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6. Al Horford’s return earns him spot among oldest players in NBA

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What does playing 16 years in the NBA get you? Like Horford’s realizing, it earns him a place on the list of the oldest players in the NBA today. Heading into year 17, the five-time All-Star is still chasing his first NBA championship ring after becoming a two-time NCAA champion in college. The Celtics have as good of a chance as any team to help in his pursuit.

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5. Garrett Temple’s well-traveled career makes him one of NBA’s oldest players

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Some players may not be thrilled to be on a list of the oldest active NBA players, but then again, Garrett Temple is likely just happy to still get to play the game he loves. He’s played for 11 different NBA teams and even went overseas to play in Italy for a bit, but now the versatile guard is closing out his career with the Toronto Raptors, which is his 12th team.

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4. Kyle Lowry among NBA’s eldest

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A six-time All-Star who has played with four different franchises, Lowry is among the oldest active NBA players. Yet, unlike many others on this list, he’s no longer chasing a ring, as Lowry won the NBA Finals back in 2019 with Toronto. Yet, preparing for his 18th NBA season, Lowry is still a fixture in the starting lineup for the Miami Heat.

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3. Chris Paul still ticking, despite status among oldest NBA players

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They say you gain wisdom as you age. Chris Paul is doing his best to prove these theories true. Despite his advanced age, CP3 led the NBA in assists per game during the 2021-22 season. As one of the oldest NBA players, Paul also remains one of the best distributors in basketball, but now he’s joined the Warriors’ championship effort in pursuit of his first ring.

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2. At age 38, P.J. Tucker’s long-traveled career continues

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Going on his 13th season, PTucker has an incredible tale of what it’s like to not be able to play basketball in the pros. After being selected with the fifth pick in the second round of the 2006 NBA Draft, Tucker spent the next five years playing in Israel, Ukraine, Germany, and Italy before making his way back onto an NBA team, where he’s stayed ever since. After winning an NBA Championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021, Tucker is now on the Los Angeles Clippers as the second-oldest active NBA player.

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1. How old is LeBron James? Lakers star becomes oldest current NBA player

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LeBron James is the oldest NBA player. King James is no longer the unstoppable force he once was, but the 19-time NBA All-Star is still averaging north of 25 points per game in his 21st season. Many believe LBJ wants to play until his son, Bronny James, reaches the NBA. It doesn’t seem like a ridiculous thought at this point.

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As sad as it is, it\u2019s undeniable that everyone would age, and physical ability would slowly decline. This situation is even more pronounced in sports, particularly in the NBA; gradually, as time goes on all the runs and jumps that didn\u2019t feel like a thing before begin to take their physical toll.

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However, due to the way the NBA is, a squad can only have about 15 players at most at a single time. Middle-aged athletes are still common in the big teams due to their expertise and experience, and due to this special situation, the position of the oldest NBA player gets often changed.

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So, who is the oldest NBA player of all time?\u00a0Nat Hickey ( 45 years)

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A study by the national library of medicine which had over 2000 examinations in the 2018- 2019 NBA season, classified players into 4 age groups 19-22 years, 23-25 years, 26-29 years, and 30-42 years, showed that players over 30 had a lower average speed and shorter distance covered than the younger players, while guards and forwards over 26 years of age played for more minutes per game and scored more points than their younger counterparts.\u00a0

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So overall, while physical abilities clearly decreased, playing time and technical performance generally remained the same in all age groups. Still, there is a marked decline in the centers in some areas.\u00a0 As age increases, the player's physical powers decline little by little, affecting his speed and agility.\u00a0

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Due to the advancement of modern medicine, the retiring age for basketball players gradually increased as time passed; for example, Lebron James still boasts phenomenal performances at over 34 years of age; 10 to 20 years ago, most players would have retired.\u00a0

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So, compared to the previous season at an average age of 27.1, players in this current season are clearly older.

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Top ten oldest players in the Current NBA\u00a0

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\u00a0On the opening night of the 2021-2022 season, here are the top ten oldest NBA players to ever play in the NBA, and some of them on this list will still be playing actively in the current season.

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10. Chris Paul (37 years)

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Born on MAY 6th, 1985, Chris Paul has been hailed as one of the best point guards of all time, nicknamed the \u201cpoint god,\u201d Chris Paul was drafted in 2005 by the New Orleans Hornets. Over time he has also played for Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, and Oklahoma City Thunder; he currently plays for the Phoenix suns, a club he joined in 2020.\u00a0

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9. P.J. Tucker (37 years)

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PJ Tucker was born on May 5th, 1985, and was drafted into the NBA in 2006 by the Toronto Raptors; over time, he has played for other clubs, including overseas for clubs like Donetsk, Aris Thessaloniki, Hapoel Holon, Miami heat, Milwaukee Bucks, and of recent he currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers.\u00a0

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8. Paul Millsap (37 years)

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Born on February 10th, 1985, he was drafted in 2006 by Utah Jazz, a club he played for till 2013 before switching to Atlanta Hawks. He has been selected for an all-star game 4 times and currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers.\u00a0

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7. LeBron James (37 years)

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Regarded as one of the best NBA players of all time, James Lebron was born on December 30, 1984. Hailed as King James, he was drafted in 2003 as 1st overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he then played for the Miami heat, then went back to Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014. afterward, he joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, where he still currently plays.\u00a0 Lebron James has broken numerous records, such as most points in the playoffs and other numerous awards in his name.

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Born on May 29th, 1984, Carmelo Anthony is hailed as one of the best scorers of the game; he was drafted in 2003 by Denver Nuggets and has featured in the all-stars games multiple times. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.\u00a0

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4. Udonis Haslem (42 years)

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Born on June 30, 1980, Haslem is the oldest player on our list, and in the current NBA season, after leaving the French basketball team of Chalon Sur Saone, Haslem has played for the Miami heat throughout his career, and it is often said that he has become a sort of assistant coach for the club.\u00a0

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1. Nat Hickey ( 45 years)

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He was born on January 30, 1902, and was a coach at the Providence steamrollers; during the 1947- 1948 season, he came in as a player at over 45 years of age, setting a record for the oldest player to compete in an NBA match. A record he has held for more than 73 years\u00a0

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Basketball, like all sports, is constantly evolving, and unlike before, where age was a really big factor, Players can now play for longer as long as they are medically fit, and who knows, as the knowledge of medicine grows, we might be able to see even older players in the NBA.\u00a0

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The oldest NBA player in the current season is Udonis Haslem; he is 42 years of age

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The oldest player ever to play in the NBA is Nat Hickey; he was aged 45 and played for the steamrollers in 1948.

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1LeBron JamesLakers39 years, 68 days
2P.J. TuckerClippers38 years, 307 days
3Chris PaulWarriors38 years, 306 days
4Kyle LowryHeat37 years, 348 days
5Garrett TempleRaptors37 years, 304 days
6Al HorfordCeltics37 years, 278 days
7Jeff GreenRockets37 years, 192 days
8Mike ConleyTimberwolves36 years, 148 days
9Danny GreenSixers36 years, 259 days
10JaVale McGeeKings36 years, 48 days
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This is a list of oldest and youngest National Basketball Association players. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league in North America. The NBA was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).[1] The league adopted its current name at the start of the 1949\u201350 season when it merged with the National Basketball League (NBL).[2] The oldest person ever to play in the NBA was Nat Hickey, a coach who activated himself as a player for a game two days before his 46th birthday. The youngest player ever to play in the NBA was Andrew Bynum, who played his first game only six days after his 18th birthday. The oldest active player is LeBron James, who is currently 39 years, 73 days old. The youngest active player in the NBA is Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson, the 45th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, who was born on December 17, 2004.\n

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\u2020\nDenotes player who is not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[8]\n
\u00a7\n1st time eligible for Hall of Fame in 2024[9]\n
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Player\nPos\nBirth date\nLast game\nAge\nTeam(s) played (years)\nDraft (pick)\nRef.\n
Nat Hickey\nG/F\nJanuary 30, 1902\nJanuary 28, 1948\n45 years, 363 days\nProvidence Steamrollers (1948)\nUndrafted\n[10]\n
Kevin Willis\nF/C\nSeptember 6, 1962\nApril 18, 2007\n44 years, 224 days\n
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8 teams
\n\n
\n		1984 (11th)\n[11]\n
Robert Parish*\nC\nAugust 30, 1953\nMay 11, 1997\n43 years, 254 days\n
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4 teams
\n\n
\n		1976 (8th)\n[12]\n
Vince Carter\u00a7\nG/F\nJanuary 26, 1977\nMarch 11, 2020\n43 years, 45 days\n
\n
8 teams
\n\n
\n		1998 (5th)\n[13]\n
Udonis Haslem\u2020\nF/C\nJune 9, 1980\nJune 7, 2023\n42 years, 363 days\nMiami Heat (2003\u20132023)\n2002 (Undrafted)\n[14]\n
Dikembe Mutombo*\nC\nJune 25, 1966\nApril 21, 2009\n42 years, 300 days\n
\n
6 teams
\n\n
\n		1991 (4th)\n[15]\n
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*\nC\nApril 16, 1947\nJune 13, 1989\n42 years, 58 days\n
\n
2 teams
\n\n
\n		1969 (1st)\n[16]\n
Bob Cousy*\nG\nAugust 9, 1928\nJanuary 6, 1970\n41 years, 150 days\n
\n
2 teams
\n\n
\n		1950 (3rd)\n[17][18]\n
Herb Williams\nC/F\nFebruary 16, 1958\nJune 25, 1999\n41 years, 129 days\n
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4 teams
\n\n
\n		1981 (14th)\n[19]\n
John Stockton*\nG\nMarch 26, 1962\nApril 30, 2003\n41 years, 35 days\nUtah Jazz (1984\u20132003)\n1984 (16th)\n[20]\n
Charles Jones\nF/C\nApril 3, 1957\nMay 3, 1998\n41 years, 30 days\n
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5 teams
\n\n
\n		1979 (165th)\n[21]\n
Karl Malone*\nF\nJuly 24, 1963\nJune 13, 2004\n40 years, 325 days\n
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2 teams
\n\n
\n		1985 (13th)\n[22]\n
Dirk Nowitzki*\nF/C\nJune 19, 1978\nApril 10, 2019\n40 years, 295 days\nDallas Mavericks (1998\u20132019)\n1998 (9th)\n[23]\n
Manu Gin\u00f3bili*\nG\nJuly 28, 1977\nApril 24, 2018\n40 years, 270 days\nSan Antonio Spurs (2002\u20132018)\n1999 (57th)\n[24]\n
Rick Mahorn\nC/F\nSeptember 21, 1958\nMay 23, 1999\n40 years, 244 days\n
\n
4 teams
\n\n
\n		1980 (35th)\n[25]\n
John Long\nG/F\nAugust 28, 1956\nApril 20, 1997\n40 years, 235 days\n
\n
4 teams
\n\n
\n		1978 (29th)\n[26]\n
Jason Terry\nG\nSeptember 15, 1977\nApril 28, 2018\n40 years, 225 days\n
\n
6 teams
\n\n
\n		1999 (10th)\n[27]\n
Grant Hill*\nF\nOctober 5, 1972\nMay 3, 2013\n40 years, 210 days\n
\n
4 teams
\n\n
\n		1994 (3rd)\n[28]\n
James Edwards\nC/F\nNovember 22, 1955\nMay 27, 1996\n40 years, 187 days\n
\n
8 teams
\n\n
\n		1977 (46th)\n[29]\n
Joe Johnson\u2020\nG/F\nJune 29, 1981\nDecember 22, 2021\n40 years, 176 days\n
\n
7 teams
\n\n
\n		2001 (10th)\n[30]\n
Kurt Thomas\nF\nOctober 4, 1972\nMarch 18, 2013\n40 years, 165 days\n
\n
9 teams
\n\n
\n		1995 (10th)\n[31]\n
Clifford Robinson\nF/C\nDecember 16, 1966\nMay 12, 2007\n40 years, 147 days\n
\n
5 teams
\n\n
\n		1989 (36th)\n[32]\n
Jamal Crawford\u00a7\nG\nMarch 20, 1980\nAugust 4, 2020\n40 years, 137 days\n
\n
9 teams
\n\n
\n		2000 (8th)\n[33]\n
Charles Oakley\nF/C\nDecember 18, 1963\nApril 2, 2004\n40 years, 106 days\n
\n
5 teams
\n\n
\n		1985 (9th)\n[34]\n
Juwan Howard\nF\nFebruary 7, 1973\nApril 17, 2013\n40 years, 69 days\n
\n
8 teams
\n\n
\n		1994 (5th)\n[35]\n
Steve Nash*\nG\nFebruary 7, 1974\nApril 8, 2014\n40 years, 60 days\n
\n
3 teams
\n\n
\n		1996 (15th)\n[36]\n
Michael Jordan*\nG\nFebruary 17, 1963\nApril 16, 2003\n40 years, 58 days\n
\n
2 teams
\n\n
\n		1984 (3rd)\n[37]\n
Jason Kidd*\nG\nMarch 23, 1973\nMay 18, 2013\n40 years, 56 days\n
\n
4 teams
\n\n
\n		1994 (2nd)\n[38]\n
Andre Miller\nG\nMarch 19, 1976\nMay 12, 2016\n40 years, 54 days\n
\n
9 teams
\n\n
\n		1999 (8th)\n[39]\n
Tim Duncan*\nF/C\nApril 25, 1976\nMay 12, 2016\n40 years, 17 days\nSan Antonio Spurs (1997\u20132016)\n1997 (1st)\n[40]\n
Danny Schayes\nC/F\nMay 10, 1959\nMay 13, 1999\n40 years, 3 days\n
\n
7 teams
\n\n
\n		1981 (13th)\n[41]\n
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Active[edit]

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This list includes active players who are or will be at least 35 years old in the current year.\n

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Player\nPos\nBirth date\nAge\nTeam(s) played (years)\nDraft (pick)\nRef.\n
LeBron James\nF\nDecember 30, 1984\n39 years, 73 days\n
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3 teams
\n\n
\n		2003 (1st)\n[42]\n
P. J. Tucker\nF\nMay 5, 1985\n38 years, 312 days\n
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7 teams
\n\n
\n		2006 (35th)\n[43]\n
Chris Paul\nG\nMay 6, 1985\n38 years, 311 days\n
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6 teams
\n\n
\n		2005 (4th)\n[44]\n
Taj Gibson\nF\nJune 24, 1985\n38 years, 262 days\n
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5 teams
\n\n
\n		2009 (26th)\n[45]\n
Kyle Lowry\nG\nMarch 25, 1986\n37 years, 353 days\n
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5 teams
\n\n
\n		2006 (24th)\n[46]\n
Garrett Temple\nG\nMay 8, 1986\n37 years, 309 days\n
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12 teams
\n\n
\n		2009 (Undrafted)\n[47]\n
Al Horford\nC\nJune 3, 1986\n37 years, 283 days\n
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4 teams
\n\n
\n		2007 (3rd)\n[48]\n
Jeff Green\nF\nAugust 28, 1986\n37 years, 197 days\n
\n
11 teams
\n\n
\n		2007 (5th)\n[49]\n
Wesley Matthews\nG\nOctober 14, 1986\n37 years, 150 days\n
\n
8 teams
\n\n
\n		2009 (Undrafted)\n[50]\n
James Johnson\nF\nFebruary 20, 1987\n37 years, 21 days\n
\n
10 teams
\n\n
\n		2009 (16th)\n[51]\n
Joe Ingles\nF\nOctober 2, 1987\n36 years, 162 days\n
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3 teams
\n\n
\n		2009 (Undrafted)\n[52]\n
Mike Conley Jr.\nG\nOctober 11, 1987\n36 years, 153 days\n
\n
3 teams
\n\n
\n		2007 (4th)\n[53]\n
JaVale McGee\nC\nJanuary 19, 1988\n36 years, 53 days\n
\n
9 teams
\n\n
\n		2008 (18th)\n[54]\n
Stephen Curry\nG\nMarch 14, 1988\n35 years, 364 days\nGolden State Warriors (2009\u2013present)\n2009 (7th)\n[55]\n
Brook Lopez\nC\nApril 1, 1988\n35 years, 346 days\n
\n
3 teams
\n\n
\n		2008 (10th)\n[56]\n
Robin Lopez\nC\nApril 1, 1988\n35 years, 346 days\n
\n
9 teams
\n\n
\n		2008 (15th)\n[57]\n
Thaddeus Young\nF\nJune 21, 1988\n35 years, 265 days\n
\n
8 teams
\n\n
\n		2007 (12th)\n[58]\n
Ish Smith\nG\nJuly 5, 1988\n35 years, 251 days\n
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13 teams
\n\n
\n		2010 (undrafted)\n[59]\n
Patrick Beverley\nG\nJuly 12, 1988\n35 years, 244 days\n
\n
7 teams
\n\n
\n		2009 (42nd)\n[60]\n
DeAndre Jordan\nC\nJuly 21, 1988\n35 years, 235 days\n
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7 teams
\n\n
\n		2008 (35th)\n[61]\n
Danilo Gallinari\nF\nAugust 8, 1988\n35 years, 217 days\n
\n
8 teams
\n\n
\n		2008 (6th)\n[62]\n
Patty Mills\nG\nAugust 11, 1988\n35 years, 214 days\n
\n
4 teams
\n\n
\n		2009 (55th)\n[63]\n
Boban Marjanovi\u0107\nC\nAugust 15, 1988\n35 years, 210 days\n
\n
6 teams
\n\n
\n		2010 (undrafted)\n[64]\n
Kevin Love\nF\nSeptember 7, 1988\n35 years, 187 days\n
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3 teams
\n\n
\n		2008 (5th)\n[65]\n
Kevin Durant\nF\nSeptember 29, 1988\n35 years, 165 days\n
\n
4 teams
\n\n
\n		2007 (2nd)\n[66]\n
Derrick Rose\nG\nOctober 4, 1988\n35 years, 160 days\n
\n
6 teams
\n\n
\n		2008 (1st)\n[67]\n
Russell Westbrook\nG\nNovember 12, 1988\n35 years, 121 days\n
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5 teams
\n\n
\n		2008 (4th)\n[68]\n
Nicolas Batum\nF\nDecember 14, 1988\n35 years, 89 days\n
\n
4 teams
\n\n
\n		2008 (25th)\n[69]\n
Eric Gordon\nG\nDecember 25, 1988\n35 years, 78 days\n
\n
4 teams
\n\n
\n		2008 (7th)\n[70]\n
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Youngest players[edit]

\n
Andrew Bynum is the youngest player to ever play in the NBA.
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NBA players usually come from U.S. college basketball. In the past, a college player had to complete his four-year college eligibility before he could enter the league through the NBA draft or as a free agent. In the 1970s, the league began to allow college underclassmen and high school players to enter the league. However, the trend of drafting high school players only began in the mid 1990s. This has led to more younger players entering the league directly after high school graduation. In 2005, the league and the players' union agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement that includes a minimum age limit which requires that players who wish to enter the league must be at least 19 years old on December 31 of the year of the draft, and at least one year removed from high school. International players who did not play college basketball also have to be at least 19 years old on the same date to be able to play in the NBA.[71] Despite a trend toward drafting younger players, the NBA has a higher average age than it had in the 1980s.[72] However, since the NBA introduced the minimum age limit in 2005, the league's average age has decreased in the past few seasons.[73] The youngest player to ever play in the NBA was Andrew Bynum who played his first game at the age of 18 years and 6 days old.[74] Bynum, who was also the youngest player ever selected in the NBA Draft, went into the NBA straight out of high school.[75] Jermaine O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, both drafted in 1996, were the second- and third-youngest players. Serbian Darko Mili\u010di\u0107 was the youngest player ever to play in an NBA Finals game.[76] He played for the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of the 2004 Finals at the age of 18 years and 356 days old. The Pistons won the 2004 Finals and Mili\u010di\u0107 became the youngest player ever to win the NBA championship, being only five days away from his 19th birthday at the time. There are currently 30 players who played in the NBA before they turned 19. Nineteen of them came to the league straight out of high school, while seven of them are international players who never played basketball in the U.S. high schools or colleges before they entered the NBA, and four players, Devin Booker, Joshua Primo, Jalen Duren and GG Jackson played one year of college before entering the NBA all while remaining 18 years old throughout the process.\n

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All-time[edit]

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
^\nDenotes player who is still active in the NBA as of the 2023\u201324 season\n
*\nDenotes player who has been inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame\n
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Player\nPos\nBirth date\nFirst game\nAge\nTeam(s) played (years)\nDraft (pick)\nRef.\n
Andrew Bynum\nC\nOctober 27, 1987\nNovember 2, 2005\n18 years, 6 days\n
\n
3 teams
\n\n
\n		2005 (10th)\n[77]\n
Jermaine O'Neal\nF/C\nOctober 13, 1978\nDecember 5, 1996\n18 years, 53 days\n
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7 teams
\n\n
\n		1996 (17th)\n[78]\n
Jim Browne\nC\nOctober 3, 1930\nNovember 30, 1948\n18 years, 58 days\n
\n
2 teams
\n\n
\n		Undrafted\n[79][80]\n
Kobe Bryant*\nG\nAugust 23, 1978\nNovember 3, 1996\n18 years, 72 days\nLos Angeles Lakers (1996\u20132016)\n1996 (13th)\n[81]\n
Darko Mili\u010di\u0107\nC\nJune 20, 1985\nOctober 31, 2003\n18 years, 133 days\n
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6 teams
\n\n
\n		2003 (2nd)\n[82]\n
Stan Brown\nF\nJune 27, 1929\nNovember 13, 1947\n18 years, 139 days\nPhiladelphia Warriors (1947\u20131948, 1951\u20131952)\nUndrafted\n[83][84]\n
Bill Willoughby\nF/C\nMay 20, 1957\nOctober 23, 1975\n18 years, 156 days\n
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6 teams
\n\n
\n		1975 (19th)\n[85]\n
Tracy McGrady*\nG/F\nMay 24, 1979\nOctober 31, 1997\n18 years, 160 days\n
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7 teams
\n\n
\n		1997 (9th)\n[86]\n
Yaroslav Korolev\nF\nMay 7, 1987\nNovember 4, 2005\n18 years, 181 days\nLos Angeles Clippers (2005\u20132007)\n2005 (12th)\n[87]\n
Andris Biedri\u0146\u0161\nC\nApril 2, 1986\nNovember 5, 2004\n18 years, 217 days\n
\n
2 teams
\n\n
\n		2004 (11th)\n[88]\n
C. J. Miles\nG/F\nMarch 18, 1987\nNovember 14, 2005\n18 years, 241 days\n
\n
7 teams
\n\n
\n		2005 (34th)\n[89]\n
Amir Johnson\nF\nMay 1, 1987\nJanuary 24, 2006\n18 years, 268 days\n
\n
4 teams
\n\n
\n		2005 (56th)\n[90]\n
Darryl Dawkins\nC\nJanuary 11, 1957\nOctober 27, 1975\n18 years, 289 days\n
\n
4 teams
\n\n
\n		1975 (5th)\n[91]\n
Joe Graboski\nF/C\nJanuary 15, 1930\nNovember 6, 1948\n18 years, 296 days\n
\n
6 teams
\n\n
\n		Undrafted\n[92][93]\n
Joshua Primo^\nG\nDecember 24, 2002\nOctober 20, 2021\n18 years, 300 days\n
\n
2 teams
\n\n
\n		2021 (12th)\n[94]\n
LeBron James^\nF\nDecember 30, 1984\nOctober 29, 2003\n18 years, 303 days\n
\n
3 teams
\n\n
\n		2003 (1st)\n[42]\n
Jonathan Bender\nF\nJanuary 30, 1981\nDecember 10, 1999\n18 years, 314 days\n
\n
2 teams
\n\n
\n		1999 (5th)\n[95]\n
GG Jackson^\nF/C\nDecember 17, 2004\nOctober 30, 2023\n18 years, 317 days\nMemphis Grizzlies (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (45th)\n[96]\n
Giannis Antetokounmpo^\nF\nDecember 6, 1994\nOctober 30, 2013\n18 years, 328 days\nMilwaukee Bucks (2013\u2013present)\n2013 (15th)\n[97]\n
Eddy Curry\nC\nDecember 5, 1982\nOctober 31, 2001\n18 years, 330 days\n
\n
4 teams
\n\n
\n		2001 (4th)\n[98]\n
Dwight Howard\nC\nDecember 8, 1985\nNovember 3, 2004\n18 years, 331 days\n
\n
7 teams
\n\n
\n		2004 (1st)\n[99]\n
Josh Smith\nF\nDecember 5, 1985\nNovember 3, 2004\n18 years, 334 days\n
\n
5 teams
\n\n
\n		2004 (17th)\n[100]\n
Jalen Duren^\nC\nNovember 18, 2003\nOctober 19, 2022\n18 years, 335 days\nDetroit Pistons (2022\u2013present)\n2022 (13th)\n[101]\n
Sekou Doumbouya\nF\nDecember 23, 2000\nNovember 23, 2019\n18 years, 335 days\n
\n
2 teams
\n\n
\n		2019 (15th)\n[102]\n
Martell Webster\nG/F\nDecember 4, 1986\nNovember 4, 2005\n18 years, 335 days\n
\n
3 teams
\n\n
\n		2005 (6th)\n[103]\n
Robert Swift\nC\nDecember 3, 1985\nNovember 3, 2004\n18 years, 336 days\nSeattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder (2004\u20132009)\n2004 (12th)\n[104]\n
Dragan Bender\nF/C\nNovember 17, 1997\nOctober 26, 2016\n18 years, 344 days\n
\n
3 teams
\n\n
\n		2016 (4th)\n[105]\n
Maciej Lampe\nF\nFebruary 5, 1985\nJanuary 23, 2004\n18 years, 352 days\n
\n
3 teams
\n\n
\n		2003 (30th)\n[106]\n
Al Harrington\nF\nFebruary 17, 1980\nFebruary 5, 1999\n18 years, 353 days\n
\n
7 teams
\n\n
\n		1998 (25th)\n[107]\n
Devin Booker^\nG\nOctober 30, 1996\nOctober 28, 2015\n18 years, 363 days\nPhoenix Suns (2015\u2013present)\n2015 (13th)\n[108]\n
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Active[edit]

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Player\nPos\nBirth date\nAge\nTeam(s) played (years)\nDraft (pick)\nRef.\n
GG Jackson\nF\nDecember 17, 2004\n19 years, 86 days\nMemphis Grizzlies (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (45th)\n[96]\n
Dariq Whitehead\nF\nAugust 1, 2004\n19 years, 224 days\nBrooklyn Nets (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (22nd)\n[109]\n
Bilal Coulibaly\nF/G\nJuly 26, 2004\n19 years, 230 days\nWashington Wizards (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (7th)\n[110]\n
Noah Clowney\nF/C\nJuly 14, 2004\n19 years, 242 days\nBrooklyn Nets (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (21st)\n[111]\n
Cam Whitmore\nF\nJuly 8, 2004\n19 years, 248 days\nHouston Rockets (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (20th)\n[112]\n
Rayan Rupert\nG/F\nMay 31, 2004\n19 years, 286 days\nPortland Trail Blazers (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (43rd)\n[113]\n
Nick Smith Jr.\nG\nApril 18, 2004\n19 years, 329 days\nCharlotte Hornets (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (27th)\n[114]\n
Sidy Cissoko\nF\nApril 2, 2004\n19 years, 345 days\nSan Antonio Spurs (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (44th)\n[115]\n
Jordan Walsh\nF\nMarch 3, 2004\n20 years, 9 days\nBoston Celtics (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (38th)\n[116]\n
Amari Bailey\nG\nFebruary 17, 2004\n20 years, 24 days\nCharlotte Hornets (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (41st)\n[117]\n
Dereck Lively II\nC\nFebruary 12, 2004\n20 years, 29 days\nDallas Mavericks (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (12th)\n[118]\n
Scoot Henderson\nG\nFebruary 3, 2004\n20 years, 38 days\nPortland Trail Blazers (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (3rd)\n[119]\n
Emoni Bates\nF/G\nJanuary 28, 2004\n20 years, 44 days\nCleveland Cavaliers (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (49th)\n[120]\n
Anthony Black\nG\nJanuary 20, 2004\n20 years, 52 days\nOrlando Magic (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (6th)\n[121]\n
Victor Wembanyama\nC/F\nJanuary 4, 2004\n20 years, 68 days\nSan Antonio Spurs (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (1st)\n[122]\n
Leonard Miller\nF\nNovember 26, 2003\n20 years, 107 days\nMinnesota Timberwolves (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (33rd)\n[123]\n
Taylor Hendricks\nF\nNovember 22, 2003\n20 years, 111 days\nUtah Jazz (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (9th)\n[124]\n
Gradey Dick\nG/F\nNovember 20, 2003\n20 years, 113 days\nToronto Raptors (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (13th)\n[125]\n
Jalen Duren\nC\nNovember 18, 2003\n20 years, 115 days\nDetroit Pistons (2022\u2013present)\n2022 (13th)\n[101]\n
Keyonte George\nG\nNovember 8, 2003\n20 years, 125 days\nUtah Jazz (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (16th)\n[126]\n
Cason Wallace\nG/F\nNovember 7, 2003\n20 years, 126 days\nOklahoma City Thunder (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (10th)\n\n
Julian Phillips\nF\nNovember 5, 2003\n20 years, 128 days\nChicago Bulls (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (35th)\n\n
Brice Sensabaugh\nF/G\nOctober 30, 2003\n20 years, 134 days\nUtah Jazz (2023\u2013present)\n2023 (28th)\n\n
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References[edit]

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  1. ^ Goldaper, Sam. \"The First Game\". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved May 25, 2010.\n
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  2. ^ \"1949\u201350 Season Overview: Powerful Lakers Repeat\". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved May 25, 2010.\n
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  3. ^ \"Two years later, Hornets are at home in New Orleans\". USA Today. October 30, 2007. Retrieved February 8, 2011.\n
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  4. ^ a b c Aschburner, Steve (August 28, 2010). \"Few NBA players escape the tight defense of Father Time\". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved February 8, 2011.\n
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  5. ^ \"Mavericks make motivated Willis, 44, NBA's oldest player\". USA Today. April 2, 2007. Retrieved February 8, 2011.\n
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  6. ^ \"Robert Parish Bio\". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved February 8, 2011.\n
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  7. ^ Brehm, Mike (July 28, 2023). \"Udonis Haslem, NBA's oldest player, retires from Heat after 20 seasons\". USA Today. Retrieved August 9, 2023.\n
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  8. ^ A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for three full seasons.\n
    9. \n
  9. ^ \"2023 Hall of Fame Candidates\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 2021-05-23.\n
    10. \n
  10. ^ \"Nat Hickey Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 8, 2011.\n
    11. \n
  11. ^ \"Kevin Willis Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 8, 2011.\n
    12. \n
  12. ^ \"Robert Parish Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 8, 2011.\n
    13. \n
  13. ^ \"Vince Carter Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 25, 2012.\n
    14. \n
  14. ^ \"Udonis Haslem Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 7, 2019.\n
    15. \n
  15. ^ \"Dikembe Mutombo Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 8, 2011.\n
    16. \n
  16. ^ \"Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 8, 2011.\n
    17. \n
  17. ^ \"Bob Cousy Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 8, 2011.\n
    18. \n
  18. ^ \"Phoenix Suns at Cincinnati Royals, January 6, 1970\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    19. \n
  19. ^ \"Herb Williams Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 8, 2011.\n
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  20. ^ \"John Stockton Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 8, 2011.\n
    21. \n
  21. ^ \"Charles Jones Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 8, 2011.\n
    22. \n
  22. ^ \"Karl Malone Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    23. \n
  23. ^ \"Dirk Nowitzki Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018.\n
    24. \n
  24. ^ \"Manu Gin\u00f3bili Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 25, 2012.\n
    25. \n
  25. ^ \"Rick Mahorn Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    26. \n
  26. ^ \"John Long Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    27. \n
  27. ^ \"Jason Terry Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 25, 2012.\n
    28. \n
  28. ^ \"Grant Hill Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 4, 2013.\n
    29. \n
  29. ^ \"James Edwards Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    30. \n
  30. ^ \"Joe Johnson Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved December 23, 2021.\n
    31. \n
  31. ^ \"Kurt Thomas Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved January 25, 2011.\n
    32. \n
  32. ^ \"Clifford Robinson Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    33. \n
  33. ^ \"Jamal Crawford Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020.\n
    34. \n
  34. ^ \"Charles Oakley Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    35. \n
  35. ^ \"Juwan Howard Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved January 25, 2011.\n
    36. \n
  36. ^ \"Steve Nash Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved January 25, 2011.\n
    37. \n
  37. ^ \"Michael Jordan Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    38. \n
  38. ^ \"Jason Kidd Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 4, 2013.\n
    39. \n
  39. ^ \"Andre Miller Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved March 23, 2012.\n
    40. \n
  40. ^ \"Tim Duncan Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2015.\n
    41. \n
  41. ^ \"Danny Schayes Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    42. \n
  42. ^ a b \"LeBron James Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.\n
    43. \n
  43. ^ \"P. J. Tucker Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 17, 2019.\n
    44. \n
  44. ^ \"Chris Paul Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 17, 2019.\n
    45. \n
  45. ^ \"Taj Gibson Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 8, 2024.\n
    46. \n
  46. ^ \"Kyle Lowry Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved December 25, 2019.\n
    47. \n
  47. ^ \"Garrett Temple Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved December 27, 2019.\n
    48. \n
  48. ^ \"Al Horford Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved December 27, 2019.\n
    49. \n
  49. ^ \"Jeff Green Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 20, 2020.\n
    50. \n
  50. ^ \"Wesley Matthews Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 8, 2020.\n
    51. \n
  51. ^ \"James Johnson Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 23, 2022.\n
    52. \n
  52. ^ \"Joe Ingles Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.\n
    53. \n
  53. ^ \"Mike Conley Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.\n
    54. \n
  54. ^ \"JaVale McGee Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 18, 2020.\n
    55. \n
  55. ^ \"Stephen Curry Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 18, 2020.\n
    56. \n
  56. ^ \"Brook Lopez Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 19, 2020.\n
    57. \n
  57. ^ \"Robin Lopez Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 19, 2020.\n
    58. \n
  58. ^ \"Thaddeus Young statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved January 24, 2023.\n
    59. \n
  59. ^ \"Ish Smith statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved January 24, 2023.\n
    60. \n
  60. ^ \"Patrick Beverley Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.\n
    61. \n
  61. ^ \"Deandre Jordan Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.\n
    62. \n
  62. ^ \"Danilo Gallinari Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.\n
    63. \n
  63. ^ \"Patty Mills Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.\n
    64. \n
  64. ^ \"Boban Marjanovi\u0107 Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.\n
    65. \n
  65. ^ \"Kevin Love Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.\n
    66. \n
  66. ^ \"Kevin Durnt Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.\n
    67. \n
  67. ^ \"Derrick Rose Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.\n
    68. \n
  68. ^ \"Russell Westbrook Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.\n
    69. \n
  69. ^ \"Nicolas Batum Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.\n
    70. \n
  70. ^ \"Eric Gordon Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2019.\n
    71. \n
  71. ^ Nance, Roscoe (June 21, 2005). \"Teen draftees grounded until 19 under new deal\". USA Today. Retrieved July 28, 2010.\n
    72. \n
  72. ^ Pelton, Kevin (March 3, 2009). \"Age and Success in the NBA\". Basketball Prospectus. Prospectus Entertainment Ventures, LLC. Retrieved May 15, 2010.\n
    73. \n
  73. ^ \"2007\u201308 Player Survey: Mr. Average\". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. November 21, 2007. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    74. \n
  74. ^ Howard-Cooper, Scott (November 13, 2009). \"Still-growing Bynum gives Lakers a limitless future\". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    75. \n
  75. ^ Robbins, Liz (June 29, 2005). \"Bogut and Tar Heels Give N.B.A. Draft a College Flavor\". The New York Times. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    76. \n
  76. ^ \"Pistons Acquire Future First Round Draft Choice and Center Kelvin Cato From the Orlando Magic in Exchange for Darko Mili\u010di\u0107 and Carlos Arroyo\". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 15, 2006. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
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  77. ^ \"Andrew Bynum Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    78. \n
  78. ^ \"Jermaine O'Neal Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    79. \n
  79. ^ \"Jim Browne Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 10, 2011.\n
    80. \n
  80. ^ \"Philadelphia Warriors at Chicago Stags Box Score, November 30, 1948\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 4, 2012.\n
    81. \n
  81. ^ \"Kobe Bryant Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    82. \n
  82. ^ \"Darko Mili\u010di\u0107 Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    83. \n
  83. ^ \"Stan Brown Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 10, 2011.\n
    84. \n
  84. ^ Long, Ernie (December 5, 1996). \"Don't Break A Young Stallion's Spirit: Let Allen Be Allen\". articles.mcall.com. The Morning Call. Retrieved February 4, 2012.\n
    85. \n
  85. ^ \"Bill Willoughby Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    86. \n
  86. ^ \"Tracy McGrady Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    87. \n
  87. ^ \"Yaroslav Korolev Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    88. \n
  88. ^ \"Andris Biedrins Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    89. \n
  89. ^ \"C. J. Miles Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    90. \n
  90. ^ \"Amir Johnson Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    91. \n
  91. ^ \"Darryl Dawkins Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    92. \n
  92. ^ \"Joe Graboski Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 10, 2011.\n
    93. \n
  93. ^ \"Baltimore Bullets at Chicago Stags Box Score, November 6, 1948\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 4, 2012.\n
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  94. ^ \"Joshua Primo Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.\n
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  95. ^ \"Jonathan Bender Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    96. \n
  96. ^ a b \"Gregory Jackson II Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
    97. \n
  97. ^ \"Giannis Antetokounmpo Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 22, 2013.\n
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  98. ^ \"Eddy Curry Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2011.\n
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  99. ^ \"Dwight Howard Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    100. \n
  100. ^ \"Josh Smith Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    101. \n
  101. ^ a b \"Jalen Duren Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2022.\n
    102. \n
  102. ^ \"Sekou Doumbouya Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 26, 2019.\n
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  103. ^ \"Martell Webster Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    104. \n
  104. ^ \"Robert Swift Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    105. \n
  105. ^ \"Dragan Bender Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 23, 2016.\n
    106. \n
  106. ^ \"Maciej Lampe Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    107. \n
  107. ^ \"Al Harrington Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 9, 2011.\n
    108. \n
  108. ^ \"Devin Booker Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 28, 2015.\n
    109. \n
  109. ^ \"Dariq Whitehead Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
    110. \n
  110. ^ \"Bilal Coulibaly Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
    111. \n
  111. ^ \"Noah Clowney Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
    112. \n
  112. ^ \"Cam Whitmore Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
    113. \n
  113. ^ \"Rayan Rupert Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
    114. \n
  114. ^ \"Nick Smith Jr. Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
    115. \n
  115. ^ \"Sidy Cissoko Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
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  116. ^ \"Jordan Walsh Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
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  117. ^ \"Amari Bailey Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
    118. \n
  118. ^ \"Dereck Lively II Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
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  119. ^ \"Scoot Henderson Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 23, 2023.\n
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  120. ^ \"Emoni Bates Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
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  121. ^ \"Anthony Black Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
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  122. ^ \"Victor Wembanyama Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 23, 2023.\n
    123. \n
  123. ^ \"Leonard Miller Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
    124. \n
  124. ^ \"Taylor Hendricks Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
    125. \n
  125. ^ \"Gradey Dick Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.\n
    126. \n
  126. ^ \"Keyonte George Statistics\". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 23, 2023.\n
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Are you a fan of the NBA? If so, you know the league's abundance of young and high-flying superstars. However, amidst the sea of rising talents and fresh faces, there is a group of experienced players who stand testament to the enduring power of passion and dedication. Who are these adept stars? And who is the oldest player in the NBA?

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From L\u2013R: P.J. Tucker in New York City, LeBron James in Hollywood, California and Chris Paul in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Arturo Holmes, Kevin Mazur, Amy Sussman (modified by author)
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The NBA is well known for its fast-paced action, thrilling games, talented athletes, and rich history. But just like in many sports, the league has a small group of experienced individuals who've defied the conventional age norms. These stars, the oldest players in the NBA, comprise seasoned veterans who continue to excel well into their twilight years.

Who is the oldest player in the NBA?

The oldest current NBA player is LeBron James. Others in the same age bracket include P.J. Tucker and Chris Paul. But aside from these three superstars, who else fits the classification? According to Hoop Rumors and similar sites, here is a list of the top 20 active oldest NBA players ranked (at the time of writing).

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1. LeBron James: 38 years old and 307 days

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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Katelyn Mulcahy
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Profile summary

Full nameLeBron Raymone James Sr.
Date of birth30 December 1984
Age38 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthAkron, Ohio, USA
PositionSmall forward
Height6'9" or 206 cm
Weight250 lb or 113 kg
Playing career2003\u2013present
NBA debut29 October 2003 (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Current teamLos Angeles Lakers

Who is the oldest player in the NBA active in 2023/2024? The oldest player in the league in 2023 is LeBron James, who is 38 years old and in his 21st season. LeBron began his career in 2003 after being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the first overall pick in the 1st round. As of 2023, he has played for three teams, including the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers.

2. P. J. Tucker: 38 years and 181 days

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Philadelphia 76ers Forward P.J. Tucker (17) looks on during an NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Photo: Brian Rothmuller
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Full nameAnthony Leon "P. J." Tucker Jr.
Date of birth5 May 1985
Age38 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthRaleigh, North Carolina, USA
PositionPower forward
Height6'5" or 196 cm
Weight245 lb or 111 kg
Playing career2006\u2013present
NBA debut2006 (Toronto Raptors)
Current teamLos Angeles Clippers

P. J. Tucker is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers. As of 2023, Tucker is among the oldest NBA players in the league, with 38 years. So far in his career, he has played for seven NBA teams.

3. Chris Paul: 38 years and 180 days

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Chris Paul appears on \"Good Morning America\" on ABC. Photo: Paula Lobo
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Full nameChristopher Emmanuel Paul
Date of birth6 May 1985
Age38 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthWinston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
PositionPoint guard
Height6' or 183 cm
Weight175 lb or 79 kg
Playing career2005\u2013present
NBA debut2005 (New Orleans Hornets)
Current teamGolden State Warriors

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Chris Paul, nicknamed CP3 or the Point God, is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. He ranks among the oldest NBA players at 38 years (as of 2023). Chris has played for six teams in his career, including the New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Houston Rockets, among others.

4. Kyle Lowry: 37 years and 222 days

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Kyle Lowry, #7 of the Miami Heat, reacts to a call on the floor in the third quarter of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo: David Berding
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Full nameKyle Terrell Lowry
Date of birth25 March 1986
Age37 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
PositionPoint guard
Height6' or 183 cm
Weight196 lb or 89 kg
Playing career2006\u2013present
NBA debut2006 (Memphis Grizzlies)
Current teamMiami Heat

Kyle Lowry is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat. He is a six-time All-Star and won the NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. Kyle also won gold with the USA national team in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

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5. Garrett Temple: 37 years and 178 days

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Garrett Temple, #41 of the New Orleans Pelicans, warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo: Justin Ford
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Full nameGarrett Bartholomew Temple
Date of birth8 May 1986
Age37 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthBaton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
PositionSmall forward/shooting guard
Height6'5" or 196 cm
Weight195 lb or 88 kg
Playing career2009\u2013present
NBA debut2009 (Rio Grande Valley Vipers)
Current teamToronto Raptors

Garrett Temple is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors. He signed for the Houston Rockets in September after undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft. Temple has played for twelve teams in his career, including the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls, among others.

6. Al Horford: 37 years and 152 days

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Al Horford, #42 of the Boston Celtics, looks on during Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo: Maddie Meyer
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Full nameAlfred Joel Horford Reynoso
Date of birth3 June 1986
Age37 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic
PositionPower forward/centre
Height6'9 or 206 cm
Weight240 lb or 109 kg
Playing career2007\u2013present
NBA debut2007
Current teamBoston Celtics

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Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso, nicknamed Big Al, is a Dominican-Bahamian professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics. Horford is a five-time NBA All-Star and (as of 2023) has played for four teams, namely Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

7. Jeff Green: 37 years, 66 days

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Jeff Green, #32 of the Denver Nuggets, looks on during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photo: Alex Goodlett
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Full nameJeffrey Lynn Green
Date of birth28 August 1986
Age37 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthCheverly, Maryland, USA
PositionPower forward/small forward
Height6'8" or 203 cm
Weight235 lb or 107 kg
Playing career2007\u2013present
NBA debut2007
Current teamHouston Rockets

Jeffrey Lynn Green, nicknamed Uncle Jeff, is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets. The star won his first NBA championship in 2023 as a member of the Denver Nuggets. As of 2023, Jeff Green has played for 11 NBA teams.

8. Wesley Matthews: 37 years and 19 days

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Wesley Matthews #32 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for portraits during media day at PC&E Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Kevin C. Cox
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Full nameWesley Joel Matthews Jr.
Date of birth14 October 1986
Age37 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthSan Antonio, Texas, USA
PositionShooting guard/small forward
Height6'5" or 196 cm
Weight220 lb or 100 kg
Playing career 2009\u2013present
NBA debut2009 (Utah Jazz)
Current teamAtlanta Hawks

Wesley Joel Matthews Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks. Aside from his career, Wesley is famously known as the son of former NBA player Wes Matthews. As of 2023, Joel has played for eight teams in the NBA.

9. Joe Ingles: 36 years and 31 days

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Joe Ingles of the Boomers looks on during the match between Australia Boomers and Venezuela at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. Photo: Graham Denholm
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Full nameJoseph Howarth Ingles
Date of birth2 October 1987
Age36 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthAdelaide, Australia
PositionSmall forward/shooting guard
Height6'9" or 206 cm
Weight220 lb or 100 kg
Playing career2005\u2013present
NBA debut2014
Current teamOrlando Magic

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10. Mike Conley Jr: 36 years and 22 days

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Mike Conley, #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves, looks on against the Golden State Warriors during a game at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Photo: Thearon W. Henderson
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Full nameMichael Alex Conley Jr.
Date of birth11 October 1987
Age36 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthFayetteville, Arkansas, USA
PositionPoint guard
Height6' or 183 cm
Weight175 lb or 79 kg
Playing career2007\u2013present
NBA debut2007 (Memphis Grizzlies)
Current teamMinnesota Timberwolves

Michael Alex Conley Jr is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was drafted as the fourth overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. As of 2023, Conley has played for three teams, including the Utah Jazz in the 2019 to 2023 season.

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11. JaVale McGee: 35 years and 287 days

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JaVale McGee #00 of the Sacramento Kings poses for a photo at the Sacramento Kings Practice Facility in Sacramento, California. Photo: Lachlan Cunningham
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Full nameJaVale Lindy McGee
Date of birth19 January 1988
Age35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthFlint, Michigan, USA
PositionCenter
Height7' or 213 cm
Weight270 lb or 122 kg
Playing career2008\u2013present
NBA debut2008 (Washington Wizards)
Current teamSacramento Kings

JaVale Lindy McGee is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings. He is a three-time NBA champion, winning consecutive titles with the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018 and a third title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. JaVale McGee also won a gold medal with the 2020 US Olympic team.

12. Stephen Curry: 35 years and 233 days

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Stephen Curry, #30 of the Golden State Warriors, reacts after scoring a three-point basket during an NBA game at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photo: Sean Gardner
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Full nameWardell Stephen Curry II
Date of birth14 March 1988
Age35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthAkron, Ohio, USA
PositionPoint guard
Height6'2" or 188 cm
Weight185 lb or 84 kg
Playing career2009\u2013present
NBA debut2009 (Golden State Warriors)
Current teamGolden State Warriors

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Stephen Curry is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. He is a decorated athlete, crowned four-time NBA champion, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) and an NBA Finals MVP. Stephen Curry is also an NBA All-Star Game MVP, a nine-time NBA All-Star, and a nine-time All-NBA selection.

13. Brook Lopez: 35 years and 215 days

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Brook Lopez, #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks, warms up before playing the Miami Heat in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First-Round Playoffs at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Photo: Megan Briggs
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Full nameBrook Robert Lopez
Date of birth1 April 1988
Age35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthLos Angeles, California, USA
PositionCenter
Height7'1" or 216 cm
Weight282 lb or 128 kg
Playing career2008\u2013present
NBA debut2008 (New Jersey Nets)
Current teamMilwaukee Bucks

Brook Robert Lopez is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks. He won an NBA championship with Milwaukee in 2021 and was named an NBA All-Star as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. He was also voted twice to the NBA All-Defensive Team with the Bucks. His twin brother, Robin Lopez, is also currently (at the time of writing) on the Bucks roster.

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14. Robin Lopez: 35 years and 215 days

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Robin Lopez, #42 of the Milwaukee Bucks, walks down the court during the preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo: John Fisher
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Full nameRobin Byron Lopez
Date of birth1 April 1988
Age35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthLos Angeles, California, USA
PositionCenter
Height7'1" or 216 cm
Weight281 lb or 127 kg
Playing career2008\u2013present
NBA debut2008 (Phoenix Suns)
Current teamMilwaukee Bucks

Robin Byron Lopez is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks. He was selected with the 15th pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns and traded to the New Orleans Hornets in 2012 and Portland in 2013. Robin and his twin brother Brook Lopez are professional basketball players.

15. Thaddeus Young: 35 years and 134 days

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Thaddeus Young, #21 of the Toronto Raptors, reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photo: Jonathan Bachman
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Full nameThaddeus Charles Young Sr.
Date of birth12 June 1988
Age35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA
PositionPower forward
Height6' 8" or 203 cm
Weight235 lb or 107 kg
Playing career2007\u2013present
NBA debut2007 (Philadelphia 76ers)
Current team Toronto Raptors

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16. Ish Smith: 35 years and 120 days

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Ish Smith, #14 of the Denver Nuggets, poses for a portrait during Denver Nuggets Media Day at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Photo: Matthew Stockman
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Full nameIshmael Larry "Ish" Smith
Date of birth5 July 1988
Age35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthCharlotte, North Carolina, USA
PositionPoint guard
Height6' or 183 cm
Weight175 lb or 79 kg
Playing career2010\u2013present
NBA debut2010 (Houston Rockets)
Current teamCharlotte Hornets

Ishmael Larry "Ish" Smith is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets. He played college basketball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons before going pro in 2010. As of 2023, Smith has played for the most NBA franchises at 13. In 2023, Ish Smith won an NBA championship with the Nuggets.

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17. Patrick Beverley: 35 years and 113 days

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Patrick Beverley, #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers, looks on during the first quarter of the preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in New York City. Photo: Dustin Satloff
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Full namePatrick Beverley
Date of birth12 July 1988
Age35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthChicago, Illinois, USA
PositionPoint guard/shooting guard
Height6'2" or 188 cm
Weight180 lb or 82 kg
Playing career2008\u2013present
NBA debut2013 (Houston Rockets)
Current teamPhiladelphia 76ers

Patrick Beverley is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers. He played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks before spending three seasons overseas in Ukraine, Greece, and Russia. As of 2023, Beverley has played for six teams, including Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers and more.

18. DeAndre Jordan: 35 years and 104 days

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DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Denver Nuggets during shoot around before the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Photo: Alex Bierens de Haan
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Full nameHyland DeAndre Jordan Jr.
Date of birth21 July 1988
Age35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthHouston, Texas, USA
PositionCenter
Height6'11" or 211 cm
Weight265 lb or 120 kg
Playing career2008\u2013present
NBA debut2009 (Los Angeles Clippers)
Current teamDenver Nuggets

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Hyland DeAndre Jordan Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Denver Nuggets. Jordan is a three-time All-NBA and two-time NBA All-Defensive Team member. In 2017, he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time.

19. Danilo Gallinari: 35 years and 86 days

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Danilo Gallinari, #88 of the Washington Wizards, poses for a portrait during media day at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Photo: Rob Carr
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Full nameDanilo Gallinari
Date of birth8 August 1988
Age35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthSant'Angelo Lodigiano, Italy
PositionPower forward/small forward
Height6'10" or 208 cm
Weight236 lb or 107 kg
Playing career2004\u2013present
NBA debut2008 (New York Knicks)
Current teamWashington Wizards

Danilo Gallinari is an Italian professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards. He began his professional career in Italy, spending four years before enrolling and being drafted in the 2008 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. As of 2023, Gallinari has played for six teams in the NBA.

20. Patty Mills: 35 years and 83 days

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Patty Mills #8 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts during the preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia. Photo: Paras Griffin
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Full namePatrick Sammie Mills
Date of birth11 August 1988
Age35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birthCanberra, Australia
PositionPoint guard
Height6'2" or 188 cm
Weight180 lb or 82 kg
Playing career2009\u2013present
NBA debut2010 (Portland Trail Blazers)
Current teamAtlanta Hawks

Patrick Sammie Mills is an Australian professional basketball player for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. In 2009, the Portland Trail Blazers selected Mills with the 55th overall pick in the second round of the 2009 NBA draft. As of 2023, Mills has played for four teams in the NBA, including the San Antonio Spurs, Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks.

Summary table of the top 20 active and oldest NBA players

Here is a summary table of the oldest active players in the NBA (2023/2024):

NameAge
LeBron James38 years old
P. J. Tucker38 years old
Chris Paul38 years old
Kyle Lowry37 years old
Garret Temple37 years old
Al Horford37 years old
Jeff Green37 years old
Wesley Matthews37 years old
Joe Ingles36 years old
Mike Conley Jr.36 years old
JaVale McGee35 years old
Stephen Curry35 years old
Brook Lopez35 years old
Robin Lopez35 years old
Thaddeus Young35 years old
Ish Smith35 years old
Patrick Beverley35 years old
DeAndre Jordan35 years old
Danilo Gallinari35 years old
Patty Mills35 years old

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Who is the oldest NBA player ever?

Who is the oldest NBA player to retire? The oldest player in the NBA was Nat Hickey, who played one game in the 1947/48 season when he was 45 and 363 days old. According to Oldest, Hickey, coaching the Providence Steamrollers, decided to activate himself to try and turn the team's losing streak.

Who is the oldest retired NBA player alive?

Robert Joseph Cousy, also known as Bob Cousy, is the oldest retired NBA player alive at 95 years (as of 2023). He was born on 9 August 1928 in New York City, New York, USA and had a playing career from 1950 to 1963 and from 1969 to 1970.

FAQs

  1. Who is the oldest NBA player? As of 2023, LeBron James is the oldest player, with 38 years and 307 days (at the time of writing).
  2. Who was the oldest NBA player in 2021? The oldest player in the NBA for the 2021 season was Udonis Haslem, who was 41 years old during the 2021/22 NBA season.
  3. Who is the youngest NBA player? The youngest player in the NBA for the 2023/2024 season is Memphis Grizzlies' Gregory "GG" Jackson II at 18.
  4. How old is Dwight Howard? He is 37 years old (as of 2023). However, he doesn't play in the NBA but in T1 League in Taiwan.
  5. What was Bob Cousy's age when he retired? The former American professional basketball player retired at 34 years old. As of 2023, Bob Cousy is 95 years old.
  6. How old is Alex Caruso? He is 29 years old (as of 2023) and was born on 28 February 1994.
  7. What is the Lakers' average age? The average age of the Los Angeles Lakers team for the 2023/2024 NBA season is 25 years old.

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Who is the oldest player in the NBA? The oldest active player is LeBron James at 38 years (in 2023). However, he is not alone, as there are over 20 senior players involved in the NBA. These players are experienced and have accumulated outstanding records, titles and awards.

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Yen.com.gh published about the best centres of all time in the NBA. The centre position is one of the most pivotal positions in basketball, typically played by the tallest player on each team.

Throughout history, the NBA has witnessed some prominent athletes playing the centre position. Some notable names include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. But who else makes it into the list of the best NBA centres of all time?

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