Who is the Oldest Former NBA Player Alive?
Do you know who the oldest former NBA player alive is? If not, you’re in for a treat! We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 oldest NBA players, so you can see for yourself who has stood the test of time.
Robert Parish
Robert Parish (born August 30, 1953) is an American former professional basketball player. He played center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1976 to 1997. With 14,051 career points and 9,609 career rebounds, he is second only to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar among centers in NBA history. His 1,339 games played is the third most of any NBA player.
Parish was known for his strong defense and was selected to nine NBA All-Defensive Teams. He was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1983–84 and won three championships with the Boston Celtics during his 21-season NBA career. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003 as a member of the 1960s All-Decade Team and was also inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame, Cathedral of Learning 50th Anniversary All-Star Team and New England Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014. His nickname was “The Chief”.
Kevin Willis
As of 2021, the oldest former NBA player alive is Kevin Willis. He was born on September 6, 1962, making him 58 years old. Willis played in the NBA for 21 seasons from 1984 to 2007. He was a 7-time NBA All-Star and won an NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2003.
Dikembe Mutombo
Dikembe Mutombo, who is from the Republic of Congo, is the oldest former NBA player alive. He is currently 48 years old. Mutombo was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1991 and he played for them until 1996. He then played for the Atlanta Hawks from 1996 to 2001, the Philadelphia 76ers from 2001 to 2002, the New Jersey Nets from 2002 to 2003, the New York Knicks from 2003 to 2004, and the Houston Rockets from 2004 to 2009. He retired in 2009.
A.C. Green
A.C. Green is the oldest former NBA player alive. He was born on October 4, 1963, making him 56 years old as of 2019. Green played in the NBA for 15 seasons from 1985 to 1999 and won three NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. After retiring from basketball, Green became a motivational speaker and has written several books on Christian values.
