Top 5 oldest NBA players heading into the 2019-2020 season

2. Udonis Haslem (39 years, 4 months, 14 days old)

Haslem in a game vs. Philly

Unlike the Top 3 pick Gasol, Udonis Haslem came into the league undrafted. He signed with his hometown team, the Miami Heat, and has stayed in the franchise ever since.

Arguably one of the greatest undrafted players in league history, he earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors his first year in the league and was important part of the Heat's playoff run in which they reached the second round.

He has since won three championships with the team (2006, 2012, 2013) and was the team's defensive anchor in those championship runs. He recently re-signed with the Miami Heat in a one-year deal (his fourth one-year deal with the team) for his 17th season in the NBA. The power forward will also be the longest tenured active NBA player this upcoming 2019-2020 season.

Haslem currently holds the franchise record for offensive and total rebounds at 5,738. The only other undrafted player to break a franchise record in the league? None.

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1. Vince Carter (42 years, 9 months, 4 days old)

Vince Carter in a game vs. the Toronto Raptors

Ah, yes. Vince Carter--the man who can still make perfect windmill dunks--is still going strong at 42 years old. 'Air Canada' was drafted by the Toronto Raprtors in 1998 and was arguably one of the greatest NBA icons in a hockey country like Canada (well, until his controversial exit from the team...but let's not talk about that right now).

Carter has recently re-signed with the Atlanta Hawks on a one-year deal, and will be playing his 22nd and last season alongside young stars Trae Young and John Collins (Fun fact: Carter has actually been in the NBA longer than both Young and Collins have been on earth!).

Vinsanity is famously known for his crazy athleticism, which led to some unfortunate opponents being dunked on. Even Kobe Bryant admitted not joining the Dunk Contest in 1999 because he knew Vince would win.

Vince won Rookie of the Year in 1999 and has since had eight All-Star and two All-NBA selections throughout his career. A great locker room guy, as evidenced by his 2015-2016 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award in and 2018 NBPA Backbone Award, Vinsanity will surely be a great veteran presence for the young Atlanta Hawks.