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You're Still in the League? The NBA's Most Washed-Up Players

Summing up the old folks that refuse to say no to retirement.

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You're Still in the League? The NBA's Most Washed-Up Players

Bron Bron's move to Miami has had many ripple effects on the NBA, including this: People actually care about the regular season. That means casual fans might be inclined to actually watch a game or two before All-Star Weekend. And when they do, they might be in for a bit of a surprise. Take tonight's Lakers-Grizzlies matchup. Hold up, Theo Ratliff is still in the league? What?!? Or tomorrow night's Heat-Pistons tilt: Wait, is that Juwan Howard? Still?!?! Theophilus and Juwan are just two entries in our list of the NBA's elderly brigade. Keep in mind that, although they are also kinda ancient, players like Shaq (38), Grant Hill (38), and White Chocolate (35) were not included, because they remain at least somewhat relevant to their respective squads. This list consists only of players who are truly old as fuck—for pro basketball, you know...not for the earth. So, in ascending order of age, here are The NBA's Most Washed-Up Players...

Earl Boykins

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Tony Battie

Joe Smith

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Erick Dampier

Anthony Parker

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Anthony Carter

Antonio McDyess

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Theo Ratliff

Juwan Howard

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Kurt Thomas

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