The 2022 NBA Finals are here, and the matchup between the Warriors and Celtics features a blend of talent that has been in the league for multiple decades as well as the league's next generation of stars.During the 2021-22 season, the league's elder statesmen were made up of a unique group of players who Travis D'Arnaud Jersey were once household names and in one very unique case was still one of the best players in the league despite being in his 19th season.Hint: it's LeBron James.LeBron being among one of the NBA's five oldest players in the 2021-22 season only begins to highlighta special group of veterans who are still making their presence felt.Who are the oldest players in the NBA? Below, learn more about just how unique the circumstances surrounding the league's most seasoned veterans are.MORE: Who are the oldest players in the NBA? Udonis Haslem (41),HeatBorn in 1980, the Adrian Gonzalez Jersey 41-year-old Haslem isthe league's oldest player. After 19 seasons with Miami, Haslem trails only Kobe Bryant (20) and Dirk Nowitzki (21) for most seasons with one single franchise.He might have appeared in a total of just 13 games this season, but Haslem is a key figure in the Heat's locker room and will always be remembered for his part in each of the franchise's three NBA titles.Joe Johnson (40), CelticsInitially drafted by Boston in 2001, Johnson returned to where it all began on a 10-day contract due to the NBA's hardship exemption.MORE:Johnson joined Haslem as the only other NBA player above the age of 40 to see action in the 2021-22 season.Andre Iguodala (38), WarriorsAfter two seasons away, Iguodala is back in The Bay, where he won three NBA titles and was named Finals MVP in 2015.The Warriors Wilmer Flores Jersey have plenty of talent at the wing, but the 38-year-old Iguodala is a savvy veteran that has played a key role as a perimeter defender and a playmaker on offense. After mi sing time during the NBA Playoffs, Iguodala is set to take part in his seventh NBA Finals.Carmelo Anthony (38), LakersIf it weren't for his teammate, Anthony would be the most accomplished member of this list by far. A 10-time All-Star, Darryl Strawberry Jersey six-time All-NBA performer and one-time scoring champ that currently ranks 10th on the league's all-time scoring list, Anthony's just about done it all.One of just two remaining members of the historic 2003 NBA Draft cla s (see below for the other), Melo averaged 13.3 points and 4.2 rebounds over 69 games with the Lakers.LeBron James (37), LakersIt's amazing to think that despite being 19 years in, LeBron is still at the top of the league.James, thefirst overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, . In his 19th season, James earned All-NBA Third Team honors with averages of 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 a sists over 56 games.Paul Millsap (37), 76ersAfter beginning the season with the Nets, Millsap landed with the Sixers as part of the blockbuster trade that swapped James Harden and Ben Simmons.Millsap had a limited role in his 16th NBA season, but the 37-year-old could return for a 17th year.10 oldest players entering the 2021-22 NBA seasonBelow, find a list of the 10 oldest players entering the NBA season.Oldest players entering the 2021-22 NBA seasonNameTeamAge*DOBNBA ExperienceUdonis HaslemHeat416/9/198019Andre IguodalaWarriors371/28/198417Carmelo AnthonyLakers375/29/198419LeBron JamesLakers3612/30/198419Paul MillsapNets362/10/198516P.J. TuckerHeat365/5 Jay Bruce Jersey /198511Chris PaulSuns365/6/198517Taj GibsonKnicks366/24/198513Trevor ArizaLakers366/30/198518LaMarcus AldridgeNets367/19/198515* Age as of Opening Night of the 2021-22 NBA season