The Oldest Person in the NBA: Who’s Who and How They’re Doing

We take a look at the oldest player in the NBA, who they are and how they’re doing.

Introduction

The NBA is a young man’s league. The average player is just 26 years old, and even the oldest players in the league are still in their 30s. But every once in a while, an older player manages to stick around and compete with the best of the best.

Who are these elder statesmen of the NBA? And how are they doing? Here’s a look at the oldest player in each NBA team, as well as a few other notable older players around the league.

Robert Parish

Robert Parish is the oldest person currently playing in the NBA. He was born on October 30, 1953, making him 63 years old. Parish is a center who has played for several teams during his career, including the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics, and the Charlotte Hornets. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003.

Kevin Willis

Willis, who will turn 46 on December 30th, is currently the oldest player in the NBA. He was born in 1963 in Montclair, New Jersey and played collegiately at Michigan State University. Willis was drafted 11th overall in the 1984 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He would go on to play for the Hawks for 12 seasons, becoming an All-Star in 1992 and winning the NBA rebounding title in 1995. Willis also played for the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets and New Jersey Nets during his 21-year NBA career. He retired in 2007 and currently serves as a coach for the Hawks’ D-League affiliate, the Austin Spurs.

Dikembe Mutombo

Dikembe Mutombo was born on June 25, 1966, in Leopoldville, Congo (now Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo). He is the oldest active player in the NBA. Mutombo played college basketball at Georgetown University and was drafted fourth overall in the 1991 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets. He went on to play for the Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks. He was a eight-time NBA All-Star and was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year four times. Mutombo retired in 2009 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the NBA features a number of players who are very old. These players have been in the league for a long time and have been able to maintain a high level of play. While some of these players may not be able to play at an All-Star level, they are still contributing to their team’s success.