
Who are the oldest players to play in the NBA — and more importantly, which of them were Boston Celtics alumni? The folks behind the Nonstop YouTube channel recently put together a list of the 10 oldest players to ever take the floor of an NBA game as an active player, and two of them were alumni of the Celtics.
Robert Parish, the NBA’s all-time leader in games played, is known for his longevity and the dedication to yoga and nutrition that helped to make it possible. Parish played until he was 43 years and 254 days old, winning his fourth NBA championship in his final season.