NBA: The All Over-35 Team

Apr 26, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the first quarter in game three of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) moves the ball against the defense of Sacramento Kings guard Andre Miller (22) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Guard – Andre Miller, Sacramento Kings

This is supposed to be Kobe Bryant’s spot, and we know that. However, Kobe appeared in only 35 games before being shut down via injury, so for the purposes of this list, we’ve removed him from consideration.

No, he is not being “dissed” by exclusion.

As for Miller, the now 39-year-old is the oldest active player in the NBA. Gone are the days when he was a high-end starting point guard (Miller led the NBA with 10.9 assists per game in 2001-2002), but coaches rave about his ability and sheer presence, as indicated by George Karl’s immediate crusade to acquire him in Sacramento.

Miller’s numbers are nothing to get excited about, with 4.4 points and 3.4 assists per game in 14.9 minutes per contest this season, but he is what he is, and that is a good thing in this case. “The Professor” is one of the better post players of any point guard in the league, he is still a brilliant passer with the reputation as the best alley-oop passer ever, and Miller is the “break in case of emergency” guard that many teams covet.

Andre Miller isn’t great or even exceedingly good anymore, but at 39, he can still go.

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