NBA Today: Best starting five of players aged 33 or above

They say age is just a number, and when you look at players like LeBron James (35-year-old)- you start believing in the authenticity of the quote.

NBA is full of players who are in their 30s but have a tremendous impact on the league and the players. These Players are scoring astonishing numbers and giving an additional hint of leadership and experience to their teams. In clutch situations, they are taking the responsibilities on their shoulder and helping the teams get over the line.

Today, we are picking the best five of such NBA players- above 33 years old- at each position.

Point Guard- Chris Paul (34 Years)

What Chris Paul has done this year with this Oklahoma City Thunder's squad is commendable. Paul has led the team from the front- whether on the court or away from it. Under his leadership, the Thunder have an excellent record of 36-22 for the season, sitting at the sixth place in the Western Conference.

Chris Paul himself is averaging 17.5 points, 6.7 dishes, and 1.5 steals a game. He is shooting 48.6% from the field and 36.1% from beyond the arc. His excellent clutch displays have helped his team close a lot of games.

He is unquestionably a deserving point guard of this team.

Shooting Guard- Lou Williams (33 years)

Washington Wizards v Los Angeles Clippers

Lou Williams has been associated with the sixth man of the year award for quite a long now. However, the best thing about Lou is his flexibility. Whenever the coach needs him to play a different position, or at a different place, Lou is always up for the challenge.

Averaging career-high 19.1 points this season, Lou has undoubtedly bolstered the Los Angeles Clippers' offense. He is dishing 5.8 assists a game and shoots a healthy 41.4% from the field. Furthermore, there are very few two-way players of his age currently active in the NBA.

He is the most deserving candidate for the Shooting Guard position of this team.

Small Forward- LeBron James (35 Years)

New Orleans Pelicans v Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James is an inch closer to another championship with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Even if he wins it this time, there is no guarantee he will stop after that.

Looking at LeBron's numbers, we can hardly say he is a 35-years-old. Check this out- LeBron is averaging 25.5 points, 10.6 assists, and 7.7 rebounds a game. He is shooting nearly 50% from the field and almost 35% from beyond the three-point line. These numbers can never define his age, and he surely is a once in a lifetime athlete.

James will be the Captain and Small Forward of this team.

Power Forward- Al Horford (33 Years)

Statistically speaking, Al Horford has not been that impressive this season. However, we have not taken the fact into account that he has been provided with limited opportunities at Philadelphia.

Al Horford might be getting a smaller role with his current team, but that does not change the fact that he is a fabulous asset to any squad.

The Ex-Boston star is averaging 11.6 points and 6.6 rebounds this season with the 76ers. A large force in the frontcourt who can knock down the three-pointers consistently, Al Horford will be this team's power forward.

Center- LaMarcus Aldridge (34 years)

LaMarcus Aldridge is another remarkable talent who shows the characteristic properties of slow-aging like LeBron James. Jokes apart, Aldridge is averaging 18.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks a game this season. He is a massive force in the paint for the San Antonia Spurs and has proven it night after night.

In his 14th season currently, Aldridge will be the main Center of this team.