Vince Carter was once one of the most beloved members of the Mavericks Posted Oct 27, 2018 Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle isn’t surprised that Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter is now in his 21st NBA season. At 41 years old, Carter is the oldest active player in the NBA. And he just keeps beating Father Time again and again. Carter played for the Mavs from 2011-’14 and produced some very impressive games. (Dallas Mavericks)