Who is the oldest player in the NBA active now? Top 20 players ranked

Updated Sunday, March 03, 2024 at 10:45 AM by Julian Mireri Chris Ndetei Jackline Wangare 13 min read

Are you a fan of the NBA? If so, you know the league's abundance of young and high-flying superstars. However, amidst the sea of rising talents and fresh faces, there is a group of experienced players who stand testament to the enduring power of passion and dedication. Who are these adept stars? And who is the oldest player in the NBA?

The NBA is well known for its fast-paced action, thrilling games, talented athletes, and rich history. But just like in many sports, the league has a small group of experienced individuals who've defied the conventional age norms. These stars, the oldest players in the NBA, comprise seasoned veterans who continue to excel well into their twilight years.

Who is the oldest player in the NBA?

The oldest current NBA player is LeBron James. Others in the same age bracket include P.J. Tucker and Chris Paul. But aside from these three superstars, who else fits the classification? According to Hoop Rumors and similar sites, here is a list of the top 20 active oldest NBA players ranked (at the time of writing).

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1. LeBron James: 38 years old and 307 days

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Full name	LeBron Raymone James Sr.
Date of birth	30 December 1984
Age	38 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Akron, Ohio, USA
Position	Small forward
Height	6'9" or 206 cm
Weight	250 lb or 113 kg
Playing career	2003–present
NBA debut	29 October 2003 (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Current team	Los Angeles Lakers

Who is the oldest player in the NBA active in 2023/2024? The oldest player in the league in 2023 is LeBron James, who is 38 years old and in his 21st season. LeBron began his career in 2003 after being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the first overall pick in the 1st round. As of 2023, he has played for three teams, including the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers.

2. P. J. Tucker: 38 years and 181 days

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Full name	Anthony Leon "P. J." Tucker Jr.
Date of birth	5 May 1985
Age	38 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Position	Power forward
Height	6'5" or 196 cm
Weight	245 lb or 111 kg
Playing career	2006–present
NBA debut	2006 (Toronto Raptors)
Current team	Los Angeles Clippers

P. J. Tucker is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers. As of 2023, Tucker is among the oldest NBA players in the league, with 38 years. So far in his career, he has played for seven NBA teams.

3. Chris Paul: 38 years and 180 days

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Full name	Christopher Emmanuel Paul
Date of birth	6 May 1985
Age	38 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Position	Point guard
Height	6' or 183 cm
Weight	175 lb or 79 kg
Playing career	2005–present
NBA debut	2005 (New Orleans Hornets)
Current team	Golden State Warriors

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Chris Paul, nicknamed CP3 or the Point God, is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. He ranks among the oldest NBA players at 38 years (as of 2023). Chris has played for six teams in his career, including the New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Houston Rockets, among others.

4. Kyle Lowry: 37 years and 222 days

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Full name	Kyle Terrell Lowry
Date of birth	25 March 1986
Age	37 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Position	Point guard
Height	6' or 183 cm
Weight	196 lb or 89 kg
Playing career	2006–present
NBA debut	2006 (Memphis Grizzlies)
Current team	Miami Heat

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5. Garrett Temple: 37 years and 178 days

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Full name	Garrett Bartholomew Temple
Date of birth	8 May 1986
Age	37 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Position	Small forward/shooting guard
Height	6'5" or 196 cm
Weight	195 lb or 88 kg
Playing career	2009–present
NBA debut	2009 (Rio Grande Valley Vipers)
Current team	Toronto Raptors

Garrett Temple is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors. He signed for the Houston Rockets in September after undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft. Temple has played for twelve teams in his career, including the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls, among others.

6. Al Horford: 37 years and 152 days

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Full name	Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso
Date of birth	3 June 1986
Age	37 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Position	Power forward/centre
Height	6'9 or 206 cm
Weight	240 lb or 109 kg
Playing career	2007–present
NBA debut	2007
Current team	Boston Celtics

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7. Jeff Green: 37 years, 66 days

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Full name	Jeffrey Lynn Green
Date of birth	28 August 1986
Age	37 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Cheverly, Maryland, USA
Position	Power forward/small forward
Height	6'8" or 203 cm
Weight	235 lb or 107 kg
Playing career	2007–present
NBA debut	2007
Current team	Houston Rockets

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8. Wesley Matthews: 37 years and 19 days

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Full name	Wesley Joel Matthews Jr.
Date of birth	14 October 1986
Age	37 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	San Antonio, Texas, USA
Position	Shooting guard/small forward
Height	6'5" or 196 cm
Weight	220 lb or 100 kg
Playing career	2009–present
NBA debut	2009 (Utah Jazz)
Current team	Atlanta Hawks

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9. Joe Ingles: 36 years and 31 days

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Full name	Joseph Howarth Ingles
Date of birth	2 October 1987
Age	36 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Adelaide, Australia
Position	Small forward/shooting guard
Height	6'9" or 206 cm
Weight	220 lb or 100 kg
Playing career	2005–present
NBA debut	2014
Current team	Orlando Magic

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10. Mike Conley Jr: 36 years and 22 days

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Full name	Michael Alex Conley Jr.
Date of birth	11 October 1987
Age	36 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Position	Point guard
Height	6' or 183 cm
Weight	175 lb or 79 kg
Playing career	2007–present
NBA debut	2007 (Memphis Grizzlies)
Current team	Minnesota Timberwolves

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11. JaVale McGee: 35 years and 287 days

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Full name	JaVale Lindy McGee
Date of birth	19 January 1988
Age	35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Flint, Michigan, USA
Position	Center
Height	7' or 213 cm
Weight	270 lb or 122 kg
Playing career	2008–present
NBA debut	2008 (Washington Wizards)
Current team	Sacramento Kings

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12. Stephen Curry: 35 years and 233 days

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Full name	Wardell Stephen Curry II
Date of birth	14 March 1988
Age	35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Akron, Ohio, USA
Position	Point guard
Height	6'2" or 188 cm
Weight	185 lb or 84 kg
Playing career	2009–present
NBA debut	2009 (Golden State Warriors)
Current team	Golden State Warriors

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13. Brook Lopez: 35 years and 215 days

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Full name	Brook Robert Lopez
Date of birth	1 April 1988
Age	35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Los Angeles, California, USA
Position	Center
Height	7'1" or 216 cm
Weight	282 lb or 128 kg
Playing career	2008–present
NBA debut	2008 (New Jersey Nets)
Current team	Milwaukee Bucks

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14. Robin Lopez: 35 years and 215 days

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Full name	Robin Byron Lopez
Date of birth	1 April 1988
Age	35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Los Angeles, California, USA
Position	Center
Height	7'1" or 216 cm
Weight	281 lb or 127 kg
Playing career	2008–present
NBA debut	2008 (Phoenix Suns)
Current team	Milwaukee Bucks

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15. Thaddeus Young: 35 years and 134 days

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Full name	Thaddeus Charles Young Sr.
Date of birth	12 June 1988
Age	35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Position	Power forward
Height	6' 8" or 203 cm
Weight	235 lb or 107 kg
Playing career	2007–present
NBA debut	2007 (Philadelphia 76ers)
Current team	Toronto Raptors

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16. Ish Smith: 35 years and 120 days

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Full name	Ishmael Larry "Ish" Smith
Date of birth	5 July 1988
Age	35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Position	Point guard
Height	6' or 183 cm
Weight	175 lb or 79 kg
Playing career	2010–present
NBA debut	2010 (Houston Rockets)
Current team	Charlotte Hornets

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17. Patrick Beverley: 35 years and 113 days

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Full name	Patrick Beverley
Date of birth	12 July 1988
Age	35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois, USA
Position	Point guard/shooting guard
Height	6'2" or 188 cm
Weight	180 lb or 82 kg
Playing career	2008–present
NBA debut	2013 (Houston Rockets)
Current team	Philadelphia 76ers

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18. DeAndre Jordan: 35 years and 104 days

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Full name	Hyland DeAndre Jordan Jr.
Date of birth	21 July 1988
Age	35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Houston, Texas, USA
Position	Center
Height	6'11" or 211 cm
Weight	265 lb or 120 kg
Playing career	2008–present
NBA debut	2009 (Los Angeles Clippers)
Current team	Denver Nuggets

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19. Danilo Gallinari: 35 years and 86 days

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Full name	Danilo Gallinari
Date of birth	8 August 1988
Age	35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, Italy
Position	Power forward/small forward
Height	6'10" or 208 cm
Weight	236 lb or 107 kg
Playing career	2004–present
NBA debut	2008 (New York Knicks)
Current team	Washington Wizards

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20. Patty Mills: 35 years and 83 days

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Full name	Patrick Sammie Mills
Date of birth	11 August 1988
Age	35 years old (as of 2023)
Place of birth	Canberra, Australia
Position	Point guard
Height	6'2" or 188 cm
Weight	180 lb or 82 kg
Playing career	2009–present
NBA debut	2010 (Portland Trail Blazers)
Current team	Atlanta Hawks

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Summary table of the top 20 active and oldest NBA players

Here is a summary table of the oldest active players in the NBA (2023/2024):

Name	Age
LeBron James	38 years old
P. J. Tucker	38 years old
Chris Paul	38 years old
Kyle Lowry	37 years old
Garret Temple	37 years old
Al Horford	37 years old
Jeff Green	37 years old
Wesley Matthews	37 years old
Joe Ingles	36 years old
Mike Conley Jr.	36 years old
JaVale McGee	35 years old
Stephen Curry	35 years old
Brook Lopez	35 years old
Robin Lopez	35 years old
Thaddeus Young	35 years old
Ish Smith	35 years old
Patrick Beverley	35 years old
DeAndre Jordan	35 years old
Danilo Gallinari	35 years old
Patty Mills	35 years old

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Who is the oldest NBA player ever?

Who is the oldest NBA player to retire? The oldest player in the NBA was Nat Hickey, who played one game in the 1947/48 season when he was 45 and 363 days old. According to Oldest, Hickey, coaching the Providence Steamrollers, decided to activate himself to try and turn the team's losing streak.

Who is the oldest retired NBA player alive?

Robert Joseph Cousy, also known as Bob Cousy, is the oldest retired NBA player alive at 95 years (as of 2023). He was born on 9 August 1928 in New York City, New York, USA and had a playing career from 1950 to 1963 and from 1969 to 1970.

FAQs

Who is the oldest NBA player? As of 2023, LeBron James is the oldest player, with 38 years and 307 days (at the time of writing).
Who was the oldest NBA player in 2021? The oldest player in the NBA for the 2021 season was Udonis Haslem, who was 41 years old during the 2021/22 NBA season.
Who is the youngest NBA player? The youngest player in the NBA for the 2023/2024 season is Memphis Grizzlies' Gregory "GG" Jackson II at 18.
How old is Dwight Howard? He is 37 years old (as of 2023). However, he doesn't play in the NBA but in T1 League in Taiwan.
What was Bob Cousy's age when he retired? The former American professional basketball player retired at 34 years old. As of 2023, Bob Cousy is 95 years old.
How old is Alex Caruso? He is 29 years old (as of 2023) and was born on 28 February 1994.
What is the Lakers' average age? The average age of the Los Angeles Lakers team for the 2023/2024 NBA season is 25 years old.

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Who is the oldest player in the NBA? The oldest active player is LeBron James at 38 years (in 2023). However, he is not alone, as there are over 20 senior players involved in the NBA. These players are experienced and have accumulated outstanding records, titles and awards.

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