Swati Bhatia
www.totalprosports.com
Entering the NBA as a rookie is a dream come true for many young athletes, but not everyone enters the big stage at a young age. Let's take a look at top 8 oldest rookies in NBA.
Ibrahim Kutluay
At the age of 30 years, 173 days. Kutluay made his NBA debut for Seattle SuperSonics in 2004. He played only one season in America before returning to Panathinaikos.
Fabricio Oberto
Oberto was signed by San Antonio Spurs roster in 2005. He joined the team at the age of 31 years, 255 days, becoming the oldest rookie in the Spurs’ history,. He played 59 games in NBA.
ARVYDAS SABONIS
Lithuanian center Arvydas Sabonis made his NBA debut with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1995 at the age of 30 years, 319 days.
ANTOINE RIGAUDEAU
Rigaudeau was one of the decorated French basketball players. He was signed by the Dallas Mavericks at the age of 31 years, 33 days. However, he didn’t see much success in the NBA.
PERO ANTIC
Antic was signed by Hawks at the age of 31 years and 90 days. He made a mark in the 2014 playoffs, helping the team steal beat Indiana Pacers.
ANDRE INGRAM
After a decade of hard work in G-League, Andra finally was rewarded a NBA contract in 2018. He was 32 years, 142 days old when he signed by LA Lakers.
MARCELO HUERTAS
The Brazilian point guard was picked up by Lakers at the age of 32 years, 156 days. However, he didn’t have a long stint with the NBA side.
PABLO PRIGIONI
Argentinian point guard Pablo Prigioni began his NBA career with the New York Knicks in 2012 at the age of 35. He played four seasons and made notable contribution.