Who Is The Oldest Person In The NBA Right Now?
The oldest player in the NBA right now is Vince Carter, who is 42 years old. He is followed by Dirk Nowitzki, who is 41 years old, and Manu Ginobili, who is 40 years old.
Introduction
As of the 2019-2020 season, the oldest player in the NBA is Udonis Haslem, who is currently playing for the Miami Heat. At the age of 39, Haslem is significantly older than the average NBA player, which is around 27 years old.
While it is impressive that Haslem is still playing at such a high level at his age, he is not the oldest player in NBA history. That distinction belongs to Robert Parish, who played until he was 43 years old.
It is worth noting that while Haslem is the oldest active player in the NBA right now, he is not the oldest player ever to play in the league. That record belongs to Nat Hickey, who played one game for the Syracuse Nationals at the age of 45.
Robert Parish
Robert Parish is the oldest person in the NBA right now. He was born on October 30, 1953, and he is currently 65 years old. Parish is a retired professional basketball player who played for the Boston Celtics from 1980 to 1987.
Kevin Willis
At 45 years old, Kevin Willis is currently the oldest player in the NBA. He was born on September 13, 1962, in Savannah, Georgia. Willis began his NBA career with the Atlanta Hawks in 1984 and played for them until he was traded to the Miami Heat in 1994. He played for the Heat until 1996 when he was traded to the Toronto Raptors. In 2001, Willis signed with the Houston Rockets and played with them until he retired from the NBA in 2007.
Dikembe Mutombo
Dikembe Mutombo, born on June 25th, 1966, is the oldest person currently playing in the NBA. The center for the Houston Rockets, Mutombo is in his 18th season in the league. He has been named an All-Star eight times and was named Defensive Player of the Year four times.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the oldest person in the NBA right now is Vince Carter, who is 42 years old.
