Ranking the top 5 over-35 players in NBA history

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By Kit Espina

Published Nov 7, 2023

When an NBA player reaches 35 years old, his impact on the floor is usually in decline. Here are some superstars who have defied Father Time.

Legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Tim Duncan, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar were able to maintain elite performance in the NBA even past the age of 35.
These players may have lost some athleticism, but they still produced incredible numbers and broke records in their later careers.
Karl Malone and LeBron James also had impressive careers after turning 35, with both players continuing to perform at an elite level and make significant contributions to their teams.