Question: how old are nba players when they retire

title: List of oldest and youngest National Basketball Association players
text: Los Angeles Lakers ( 1977 ) Indiana Pacers ( 1977 -- 1981 ) Cleveland Cavaliers ( 1981 -- 1983 ) Phoenix Suns ( 1983 -- 1988 ) Detroit Pistons ( 1988 -- 1991 ) Los Angeles Clippers ( 1991 -- 1992 ) Los Angeles Lakers ( 1992 -- 1994 ) Portland Trail Blazers ( 1994 -- 1995 ) Chicago Bulls ( 1995 -- 1996 )