LeBron James is no stranger to history. But even by LeBron’s standards, this 2025 NBA season is really something.
The Lakers superstar turned 40 this season and has already shared a court with his son Bronnie. And LeBron’s presence is no team gimmick – he’s still a major contributor who’s scoring well over 20 points per game. He remains a top assist distributor in the league.
LeBron James remains the oldest active player in the NBA and has been for a few years now. He does still have a while to go to catch guys like Robert Parish and Vince Carter, both of whom played into their mid-40s.
Below is a list of the oldest NBA players, with their ages as of May 27, 2025.
Ranking Oldest NBA Players in 2025
| Rank | Player | Team | Age |
| 1 | LeBron James | Lakers | 40 years, 148 days |
| 2 | PJ Tucker | Knicks | 40 years, 22 days |
| 3 | Chris Paul | Spurs | 40 years, 21 days |
| 4 | Taj Gibson | Hornets | 39 years, 337 days |
| 5 | Kyle Lowry | 76ers | 39 years, 63 days |
| 6 | Garrett Temple | Raptors | 39 years, 19 days |
| 7 | Al Horford | Celtics | 38 years, 358 days |
| 8 | Jeff Green | Rockets | 38 years, 272 days |
| 9 | James Johnson | Pacers | 38 years, 96 days |
| 10 | Joe Ingles | Timberwolves | 37 years, 237 days |
| 11 | Mike Conley Jr. | Timberwolves | 37 years, 228 days |
| 12 | Stephen Curry | Warriors | 37 years, 74 days |
| 13 | Brook Lopez | Bucks | 37 years, 56 days |
| 15 | Patty Mills | Clippers | 36 years, 289 days |
| 16 | Kevin Love | Heat | 36 years, 262 days |
| 17 | Kevin Durant | Suns | 36 years, 240 days |
| 18 | Russell Westbrook | Nuggets | 36 years, 196 days |
| 19 | Nicolas Batum | Clippers | 36 years, 164 days |
| 20 | Eric Gordon | 76ers | 36 years, 153 days |
Oldest NBA Player Ever
Nat Hickey is the oldest active NBA player on record at 45 years and 363 days.
The former undrafted swingman logged a game with the Providence Steamrollers just days before his 46th birthday back in 1948.
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