Nba Players By Age. The average age of active nba players in 2020 is 26 years old while the average age of retirement is about the late 30s. The nba is a young man s game.
The few times when the bulk of nba players were in their prime at 30 was the 1996 97 followed by the 1997 98 season. Age is only a number. View player profile bio stats news and video highlights.
The data that indicates nba players are in their prime dates all the way back to the 1946 47 nba season.
The nba is diverse in terms of the backgrounds of its players but it s also diverse when it comes to age. Indicates member of the hall of fame. 0 and 5 are the most. The following 10 nba players all retired over the age of 40 with the exception of vince carter who is still active and most of them left a lasting legacy in their sport and were inducted into the basketball hall of fame.