The oldest player to win major awards: Karim 37-year-old Finals MVP, Malone 35-year-old MVP

The oldest player with major awards: Karim won the finals MVP at the age of 37, Karl Malone won the MVP at the age of 35

They say age is just a number... But this does not apply to NBA . As a player ages, his physical fitness will decline, and their true skill set begins to show in a more balanced game environment. Explosive players without superb skills tend to become obscured, while the most skilled players can dominate the game at their peak. This is why players like Kobe Bryant , LeBron James and Karim Abdul-Jabbar can still remain the best player in the league after their peak.

But which players won the main awards when they were older? Although maintaining a dominant position in old age is impressive in itself, winning major awards is a completely different story. This is the oldest player to win all major award categories, proving that maintaining health and perfect skills are the most important for a successful career.

Final All-Star appearance

Karim Abdul-Jabbar-41 years old (1988-1989 season)

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Karim Abdul-Jabbar finished his last season in the NBA in the 1989 season,Out of respect for the legendary man’s career in the Hall of Fame, he was selected to the All-Star team. Obviously, Kareem was not selected for the All-Star in the season data sheet, averaging 22.9 minutes per game and only 10.1 points per game, but no one disputes this All-Star choice.

Karim retired with 19 All-Star selections and 6 NBA championships. Because of his incredible impact on both ends of the floor, Karim was selected to the All-Star team in 19 of his 20 seasons in the NBA. Even at the age of 41, Abdul-Jabbar is still a reliable paint protector and scorer when needed.

The most improved player

Darrell Armstrong-30 years old (1998-1999 season)

Darrell Armstrong made a huge leap in the 1999 season for the Orlando Magic, averaging career highs in points, assists and steals. Armstrong completed his first season at the age of 26, so he is an older rookie in the league. After barely appearing in the Magic in the first three seasons of his career, he began to gain more playing time, averaging 25.8 minutes per game in his fourth season.

The 6-foot-0 point guard will play 50 games in his fifth season, averaging 30.0 minutes per game, mainly as a substitute for penny Hardaway .Armstrong's offensive efficiency is very high, his three-pointer shooting rate is 36.5%, free throw shooting rate is 90.4%. As a main ball handler, he showed his previous experience in Cyprus and Spain. He was an instant creator in the process of winning the Most Improved Player Award.

sixth man of the year

Jamal Crawford-35 years old (2015-2016 season)

14.2 2.3 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.2 BPG

As one of the greatest sixth men of all time, Jamal Crawford has always been an excellent scorer and bench shooter. Crawford has a variety of crossover moves, which is legendary, and has the ability to create his own shooting opportunities in any situation.

Jamal Crawford is also the oldest sixth man of the year winner, winning the trophy at the age of 35. Crawford is no longer in his prime, but he averaged 14.2 points per game and 26.9 minutes per game in the Los Angeles Clippers game, which proved his greatness as a shooting guard.

Rookie of the Year

David Robinson-24 years old (1989-1990 season)

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David Robinson could have participated in his first NBA game at the age of 22, but serving his country in the 1988 and 1989 seasons kept him busy. After completing the duties of the US Navy, the "Admiral" will continue to have one of the best rookie seasons in NBA history.

averaged 24.3 PPG, 12.0 RPG and 3.9 BPG per game; Robinson became one of the best players in the world as soon as he stepped onto the court. He is stronger and faster than most players in his position, and has leadership that translates directly into the NBA. Being an older rookie certainly helps. He holds the record of 24 years old and won the Rookie of the Year trophy.

Defensive Player of the Year

Dikembe Mutombo-34 years old (2000-2001 season)

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Dikembe Mutombo is a member of the Hall of Fame, one of the best defensive players of all time, and one of the most well-known athletes in American sports (thanks to his voice ). Climbing "Mount Mutombo" is almost impossible, because whenever a player challenges Mutombo under the basket, he will block and wave his fingers confidently.

Dikembe averaged a strong double-double at the age of 34.In the same season he was acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers. As Mutombo won the Defensive Player of the Year and Allen Iverson played like an MVP, the 76ers entered the NBA finals . It is difficult for any player over 33 to win the Defensive Player of the Year award like Mutombo did in 2001.

Most Valuable Player

Karl Malone-35 years old (1998-1999 season)

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35-year-old Karl Malone won the league MVP with his stable scoring and rebound data per game and led the Utah Jazz to create the best record in the NBA (tied with the Spurs). As far as his age is concerned, the power forward has passed his prime, but still physically has the ability to play low with big men every night.

Malone will actually play another five seasons in the league and retire at the age of 40, so it is surprising that the "postman" can stay healthy for so long. His scoring has never diminished, even though the 1999 season was his worst scoring season since his rookie season. Many people think that Tim Duncan was more worthy of MVP than Malone in 1999, but the postman finally completed the job and created the oldest MVP winner.

Finals MVP

Karim Abdul-Jabbar-37 years old (1984-1985 season)

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What else can you say about the great Karim Abdul-Jabbar? The legendary center has many seemingly unbreakable records, including the highest scoring record in NBA history, and at the age of 37, becoming the oldest Finals MVP in history is another record. Looking around the league, it seems that only LeBron James has the ability to break this incredible record.

Abdul-Jabbar led the Los Angeles Lakers to victory over the Boston Celtics and won the Finals MVP with 25.7 points, 9.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Karim is one of the best players in his 30s, and his "sky hook" move is simply unstoppable. Unless LeBron James can win a championship with the Lakers, no player seems to be able to break Karim's record.