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The oldest NBA stars alive

While we sadly lose NBA legends every year, many continue to grace us with their presence. Let’s celebrate life and take a look at the oldest living NBA All-Stars.

Dave Cowens

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Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Birthday: October 25, 1948

Age: 75

Accolades: Two NBA titles, one MVP, eight All-Stars, one All-Star Game MVP, three All-NBA 2nd Team selections, one All-Defensive 1st Team selection, two All-Defensive 2nd Team selections, Rookie of the Year

Nate Archibald

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Focus on Sport/Getty Images

Birthday: September 2, 1948

Age: 75

Accolades: One NBA title, six All-Stars, one All-Star Game MVP, three All-NBA 1st Team selections, two All-NBA 2nd Team selections

Bob Dandridge

Bob Dandridge
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Birthday: November 15, 1947

Age: 76

Accolades: Two NBA titles, four All-Stars, one All-NBA 2nd Team selection, one All-Defensive 1st Team selection

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images

Birthday: April 16, 1947

Age: 76

Accolades: Six NBA titles, two Finals MVPs, six MVPs, 19 All-Stars, 10 All-NBA 1st Team selections, five All-NBA 2nd Team selections, five All-Defensive 1st Team selections, six All-Defensive 2nd Team selections, Rookie of the Year, three NCAA titles

Elvin Hayes

Elvin Hayes
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Birthday: November 17, 1945

Age: 78

Accolades: One NBA title, 12 All-Stars, three All-NBA 1st Team selections, three All-NBA 2nd Team selections, two All-Defensive 1st Team selections

Walt Frazier

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Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Birthday: March 29, 1945

Age: 78

Accolades: Two NBA titles, seven All-Stars, one All-Star Game MVP, four All-NBA 1st Team selections, two All-NBA 2nd Team selections, seven All-Defensive 1st Team selections

Earl Monroe

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Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Birthday: November 21, 1944

Age: 79

Accolades: One NBA title, four All-Stars, Rookie of the Year

Rick Barry

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Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Network.

Birthday: March 28, 1944

Age: 79

Accolades: One NBA title, one Finals MVP, one ABA title, eight All-Stars, one All-Star Game MVP, five All-NBA 1st Team selections, one All-NBA 2nd Team selection, Rookie of the Year

Dave Bing

Dave Bing
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Birthday: November 24, 1943

Age: 80

Accolades: Seven All-Stars, one All-Star Game MVP, two All-NBA 1st Team selections, one All-NBA 2nd Team selection, Rookie of the Year

Billy Cunningham

Billy Cunningham, Philadelphia 76ers
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Birthday: June 3, 1943

Age: 80

Accolades: One NBA title, four All-Stars, three All-NBA 1st Team selections, one All-NBA 2nd Team selection

Gail Goodrich

Gail Goodrich, Los Angeles Lakers
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Birthday: April 23, 1943

Age: 80

Accolades: One NBA title, five All-Stars, one All-NBA 1st Team selection, two NCAA titles

Bob Love

Birthday: December 8, 1942

Age: 81

Accolades: Three All-Stars, two All-NBA 2nd Team selections, three All-Defensive 2nd Team selections

Archie Clark

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Birthday: July 15, 1941.

Age: 81

Accolades: Two All-Stars, one All-NBA 2nd Team selection

Jerry Lucas

Jerry Lucas
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Birthday: March 30, 1940

Age: 83

Accolades: One NBA title, seven All-Stars, one All-Star Game MVP, three All-NBA 1st Team selections, two All-NBA 2nd Team selections, Rookie of the Year, one NCAA title

Oscar Robertson

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Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Network.

Birthday: November 24, 1938

Age: 85

Accolades: One NBA title, one MVP, 12 All-Stars, three All-Star Game MVPs, nine All-NBA 1st Team selections, two All-NBA 2nd Team selections, Rookie of the Year

Jerry West

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Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Birthday: May 28, 1938.

Age: 85

Accolades: One NBA title, one Finals MVP, 14 All-Stars, one All-Star Game MVP, 10 All-NBA 1st Team selections, two All-NBA 2nd Team selections, four All-Defensive 1st Team selections

Bailey Howell

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Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images

Birthday: January 20, 1937

Age: 87

Accolades: Two NBA titles, six All-Stars, one All-NBA 2nd Team selection

Bob Pettit

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Birthday: December 12, 1932

Age: 91

Accolades: One NBA title, two MVPs, 11 All-Stars, four All-Star Game MVPs, 10 All-NBA 1st Team selections, Rookie of the Year

Richie Guerin

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Birthday: May 29, 1932

Age: 91

Accolades: Six All-Stars, three All-NBA 2nd Team selections

Cliff Hagan

Cliff Hagan
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Birthday: December 9, 1931

Age: 92

Accolades: One NBA title, five All-Stars, two All-NBA 2nd Team selections, one NCAA title

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