Swati Bhatia
www.totalprosports.com
The NBA has seen remarkable athletes play on the court over the years. Some players defy age and continue to compete at an elite level well into their late 40s. Let's take a look at the top 8 oldest NBA players of all time
Bob Cousy
The legendary point guard played in the NBA until he was 41 years and 150 days old.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
One of NBA’s all-time greats, Kareen Abdul-Jabbar played until he was 42 years and 6 days old.
Dikembe Mutombo
The shot-blocking specialist played until he was 42 years and 300 days old. Mutombo had a 18-year long stint in NBA and he played for Nuggets, Hawks, 76ers, Nets, Knicks, and the Rockets.
Udonis Haslem
Haslem retired at 43 years and 3 days after a long career with the Miami Heat.
Vince Carter
Vince Carter, known for his high-flying dunks, played until he was 43 years and 45 days old. He played for Nets, Orlando Magic, Suns, Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Sacramento Kings in his NBA career.
Robert Parish
A Hall of Famer, Parish played his last season with the Chicago Bulls at the age of 43. He holds the record for the most regular-season games played in NBA history.
Kevin Willis
Kevin Willis is second on the list of oldest player to play in NBA. He played 20 seasons in the league and, at 44 years and 224 days, suited up for the Dallas Mavericks in 2007.
Nat Hickey
At 45 years and 363 days, Nat Hickey is the oldest person to have played in the NBA. He briefly activated himself as a player-coach for the Providence Steamrollers during the 1947–48 season.