Photos of the NBA’s Oldest Team As Rookies

James entered the NBA as an 18-year-old in 2003.

LeBron James in 2003.

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Anthony Davis is 28, but he’s already entering his 10th season in the NBA.

Anthony Davis in 2021.

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Davis was the consensus No. 1 pick when he entered the league in 2012.

Anthony Davis in 2012.

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Russell Westbrook, 32, was traded to the Lakers this summer to form a new Big 3.

Russell Westbrook in 2021.

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Westbrook was drafted in 2008 out of UCLA.

Russell Westbrook in 2008.

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Carmelo Anthony is the oldest player on the roster at 37.

Carmelo Anthony in 2021.

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Anthony and James are the last two remaining active players from the 2003 draft.

Carmelo Anthony in 2003.

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Tom Kucher

For as long as Tom can remember, he has understood the reality around him through the tinted glasses of works of fiction, be it books, films, TV shows, or anime. An English graduate, he wrote articles on a wide array of topics for several years, from entertainment and pop culture to history and literature. Before that, he was an educator and a roleplay game writer and developer. It is his deeply-rooted love for performing arts and visual media that led him to become a part of the DC team in 2020.