The oldest NBA player to win each accolade

Players usually win awards at the peak of their powers.

Yet, a select few like LeBron James can still perform at an elite level even in the twilight of their careers. With LeBron still playing at a high level and seemingly setting new records every other week, it raises an interesting question: Who are the most senior players to earn the NBA’s highest individual honors?

To answer this, we compiled the oldest players to win recognition for each individual award in the NBA over the years. Spoiler alert: Along with James, you’re going to see a whole lot of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on this list, another all-time great with absurd longevity.