Oldest active NBA player entering 2022-23 and in league history originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
They say age is just a number, but that number is all too important if you’re an NBA player.
Few players are able to stick around into their 40s. There’s no Tom Brady or Zdeno Chara in the NBA, as legends rarely play into their mid-40s. The current crop of the oldest NBA players is actually relatively young, but there are still a few out there that are still making an impact on NBA rosters.
Here are some of the oldest players in the NBA entering the 2022-23 season and in league history:
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1. Udonis Haslem, 42 years old
Remembered for his days as an enforcer on the Big 3 Miami Heat of the early 2010s, Udonis Haslem is still playing for the Heat. He’s been with Miami since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2003, making him the longest-tenured player in franchise history.
Haslem recently signed a one-year deal that is worth $2.9 million to return to Miami for his 20th season. Joining Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks as the only NBA players to play 20 or more seasons for a single franchise.
2. Andre Iguodala, 38 years old
Andre Iguodala’s status for the 2022-23 season is still uncertain, but the Golden State Warriors have made it clear that there is a roster spot available for him if she chooses to return for the upcoming Season.
The 2015 NBA Finals MVP began his career in 2004 with the Sixers, playing eight seasons in Philly before a year with the Denver Nuggets and seven with the Warriors.
A three-time champion, two-time All-Defense and one-time All-Star, Iggy has averaged 11.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 1,223 career regular season games.
3. Carmelo Anthony, 38 years old
Just a few years ago, it seemed unlikely that Carmelo Anthony would ever join this list. The No. 3 pick in the loaded 2003 draft, Anthony spent his first 14 seasons with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks. After a disappointing 2017-18 season with the Oklahoma City Thunder and a brief stint with James Harden’s Houston Rockets for 2018, Anthony Joined LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers and is looking for his first title after averaging 23.0 points per game across his first 18 seasons.
4. LeBron James, 37 years old
As LeBron James continues to pad his resume among the best players of all-time, he continues to climb the list of oldest active NBA players. James’…