<P> This is a list of oldest and youngest National Basketball Association players . The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league in North America . The NBA was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The league adopted its current name at the start of the 1949--50 season when it merged with the National Basketball League (NBL). </P> <P> The oldest person ever to play in the NBA was Nat Hickey, a coach who activated himself as a player for a game two days before his 46th birthday . The youngest player ever to play in the NBA was Andrew Bynum, who played his first game six days after his 18th birthday . The oldest active player is Sacramento Kings guard / forward Vince Carter, who is currently 40 years old . The youngest active player in the NBA is Indiana Pacers forward / center Ike Anigbogu, the 47th pick in the 2017 NBA draft, who is currently 18 years old . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> Pos </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Position </Td> <Td> Guard </Td> <Td> Forward </Td> <Td> Center </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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