5 Oldest NBA Players Currently Active in the League: 2023
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Oldest Active NBA Players in the League
Basketball is not the old man’s game, but legends of the sport have time and again proved that age is only but a number. Among the oldest NBA players currently playing in the league, greats including LeBron James, Chris Paul and PJ Tucker have been dropping masterclasses for their teams now and again.
All-time greats like Michael Jordan and LeBron James have dazzled the courts with their spectacular performances throughout their prolonged careers, even years after crossing their prime. Here are the five oldest NBA players currently active in the league in 2023.
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5. Taj Gibson: 37 Years Old
Born June 27, 1985, Taj Gibson is currently in his 14th season in the NBA. After being drafted in 2009, Gibson played for the Chicago Bulls until 2017. He would then go on to play short stints for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, and the New York Knicks.
Currently playing for the Washington Wizards, Gibson maintains a minimal role off the bench for his team. The 37-year-old versatile player is still a valuable asset on the squad, and Gibson has proved that time and again.
4. Chris Paul: 38 Years Old
Born May 6, 1985, Chris Paul has had a stellar NBA career. His individual stats have placed him next to all-time greats throughout his career. Drafted in 2005 by the then-New Orleans Hornets, Paul had dazzled the NBA courts in his very debut season.
A 12-time NBA all-star, Chris Paul has been a force to reckon with even at the age of 38. Despite his many individual achievements, Paul is yet to win an NBA Championship. Whether he will ace the feat with the Phoenix Suns in the twilight of his career remains to be seen.
3. P.J. Tucker: 38 Years Old
Born May 5, 1985, P.J. Tucker has had a versatile basketball career where he played across different leagues in different countries. Currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, Tucker has proved to be an integral part of the squad.
Originally drafted in the NBA by the Toronto Raptors in 2006, PJ has performed consistently for all the teams he has played. Even at the age of 38, PJ Tucker continues to deliver for his team and is one of the oldest NBA players currently active in the league.
2. LeBron James: 38 Years Old
Born December 30, 1984, LeBron James is the modern-day contender for the NBA GOAT title. His astounding consistency in the NBA simply doesn’t seem to wane away. And LeBron continues to smash records left and right.
The ultimate representation of ‘age is but a number,’ James is by far one of the greatest athletes to have graced the game. His prolonged career has been gilded with stellar accolades, both individual and collective, and the NBA legend only seems to be aiming for more. At 38 years of age, LeBron James remains one of the most important players of the Los Angeles Lakers and one of the best in the league.
1. Andre Iguodala: 39 Years Old
Born January 28, 1984, Andre Iguodala is the oldest NBA player active in the league in 2023. A four-time NBA champion, a Finals MVP, NBA all-star – Iguodala has had it all. Since being drafted in 2004, Andre Iguodala’s professional career has been nothing short of spectacular.
Currently playing for the Warriors, with whom he won four Championships, the 39-year-old small forward continues to deliver for his team. He is also the vice president of the NBPA since being elected in 2019.
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