Who Is the Oldest NBA Player Right Now?
The answer to that question and more about the oldest players in the NBA.
Introduction
At 34 years and 304 days old, Dirk Nowitzki is currently the oldest player in the NBA. The NBA’s longevity record is held by Robert Parish, who played until he was 43 years and 10 days old.
Nowitzki, who is in his 20th NBA season, is also the only player in league history to play at least 50 games in a season at age 40 or older. He averaged 6.5 points and 3.1 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per game this past season for the Dallas Mavericks.
Nowitzki has said he plans to retire after next season, which would give him 21 seasons in the NBA – one more than Parish played.
Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki, of the Dallas Mavericks, is the oldest player currently playing in the NBA. He is also one of only two players to have played in 21 seasons. Born in 1978, Dirk is now 42 years old, and while he’s not the player he once was, he’s still going strong and shows no signs of slowing down.
Vince Carter
Vince Carter is currently the oldest player in the NBA. He is 42 years old and is currently playing for the Atlanta Hawks. Carter has been in the NBA for 22 years and has played for 8 different teams. He is a 8-time All-Star and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
LeBron James
At 34 years old, LeBron James is the oldest player in the NBA right now. He is also one of the most successful, with four MVP awards and three championships to his name. James shows no signs of slowing down, and he is currently averaging 27 points per game for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the oldest NBA player right now is Dirk Nowitzki. He is 41 years old and currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks. He has played in the NBA for 21 seasons and is one of the most prolific scorers in league history. When he retires, he will undoubtedly go down as one of the greatest players of all time.
