Isn't it weird how some guys are the same age, but one seems so much older because he's been tossed around the league a lot? I bring this up because I couldn't believe Drew Gooden was only 27 years old. I thought he was 35. - Ethan

Drew Gooden is really 27? Yikes. You're right. I would have pegged him for early 30's as well.

Here are some players who surprised me.

Age 23
Must be older: Josh Smith, F, Atlanta Hawks. I knew he wasn't an old man, but I didn't think he was still one of the youngest players on Atlanta.

Age 25
Must be younger: Joey Dorsey, F, Houston Rockets. Honestly, he was in college two years ago, right? How can he be 25?
Must be older: Shelden Williams, PF, Timberwolves. Looks like an older version of my dad.

Age 26
Must be older: Eddy Curry, C, New York Knicks: Jared Jeffries is older than Curry. How is that possible?

Age 27
Must be younger: Tony Parker, PG, San Antonio Spurs. I have to babysit him next week.
Must be older: Carlos Boozer, PF, Utah Jazz. Birth certificate check, please.

Age 28
Must be younger: Kyle Korver, SG, Utah Jazz. I guess him and Ashton are getting up there in age.

Age 29
Must be younger: Jamario Moon, SG, Miami Heat. Who knew Dwyane Wade was two years younger than Moon? Not me.
Must be older: Ricky Davis, SF, L.A. Clippers. What, exactly, do 'peak years' mean to Ricky Davis? Oh boy, he's going to try and shoot the ball 67 times in one game this year.

Age 30
Must be younger: Juan Dixon, PG, Washington Wizards. I swear he led Maryland to that NCAA title in 2006. Guess not.
Must be older: Trenton Hassell, SG, New Jersey Nets. I don't know what's more surprising, his age, or the ridiculous $4.35 million he made last season.

Age 31
Must be younger: Desmond Mason, SF, Oklahoma City ThunderSonics. If he's really this old, it means his athleticism must be declining. I have a feeling it will be a short stay in the NBA. Au revoir, Desmond.
Must be older: Kenny Thomas,PF, Sacramento Kings: I always thought he patrolled the paint in a wheelchair.

Age 33
Must be younger: Mark Madsen, PF, Timberwolves. Now he's a goofy white guy with horrible dancing skills that is getting old.
Must be older: Raef Lafrentz, C, Portland Trailblazers. We have 3-4 more years of him? Wow.

All-time baby face award:
B.J. Armstrong, who is now 41 but still looks 12.

All-time old man award:
Greg Oden. And hey, he's only 21!

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