Who Are The Oldest Players In The NBA?
The NBA has a long history of players who have been able to compete at a high level well into their 30s and even 40s. Here is a list of the oldest players in the NBA.
Introduction
In any professional sport, there is always going to be an age limit. Players are only able to compete at the highest level for so long before their physical abilities start to decline. The average NBA career lasts just over four years, but some players are able to stick around for much longer.
We decided to take a look at the oldest players currently in the NBA. These are the guys who have defyed Father Time and are still going strong well into their 30s and even 40s. Check out our list below of the oldest NBA players currently active.
Vince Carter
Vince Carter is the oldest player in the NBA. He is currently 42 years old and has been playing in the NBA for 21 seasons. He is a member of the Atlanta Hawks and is currently averaging 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.
Dirk Nowitzki
Nowitzki is a German professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a 14-time All-Star and the only player in NBA history to play for a single franchise for 21 seasons. He is also one of seven players who have played at least 20 seasons in the NBA. He won an NBA championship in 2011, was Finals MVP, and is a one-time league MVP. A member of the podsolist International Basketball Hall of Fame, he has been voted to 12 All-NBA Teams and 15 All-Star Games. As of 2019, Nowitzki ranks sixth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 31,560 points.
LeBron James
LeBron James is the oldest player in the NBA. He is 33 years old.
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He entered the NBA directly from high school, and won five NBA championships with the Lakers.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the oldest player in the NBA is 43-year-old Vince Carter. He is followed by 42-year-old Jamal Crawford, 41-year-old LeBron James, and 40-year-old Dwyane Wade. All of these players have had decorated careers and will go down as some of the greatest to ever play the game.
