Bleacher Report’s age-based rankings for the 2026-27 NBA season put two Golden State Warriors at the top of their groups, with a former Warrior also landing near the front of the line.
Stephen Curry was tabbed the best 38-year-old in the league, while Al Horford was named the best 40-year-old. Former Golden State star Kevin Durant, now with the Houston Rockets, was selected as the best 37-year-old.
Durant’s spot on the list came after a season in which he tied for 10th in points per game, averaging 26 with Houston.
Curry’s inclusion wasn’t much of a surprise. Bleacher Report noted that there are only three other players currently 38: Mike Conley of the Celtics and centers DeAndre Jordan of the Pelicans and Brook Lopez of the Clippers. Last season, Curry kept driving Golden State’s offense, finishing with averages of 26.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks.
Horford also earned his share of recognition after his first season with the Warriors. He edged out Taj Gibson, who remains active with the Memphis Grizzlies, for the top spot among 40-year-olds.
Even with age creeping up, Horford actually improved on several of his 2024-25 numbers last season, posting more assists, steals and blocks in fewer minutes. He ended the year with 8.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.1 blocks per game.
Out of all rostered players heading into the 2026-27 season, only LeBron James of the Philadelphia 76ers is older, at 41.
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