The 2023-2024 NBA season could be the last for some players who have been in the league for almost 20 years. They still have contracts that will maintain their lifestyle, but after almost two decades, most of these veterans are well-established.

Even though veterans like Kyle Lowry are nearing 40 years old, they still have a lot to contribute to a franchise that needs a player with enough experience to not rely on rookies.

When a player retires, the process is usually quick and painless. Although some players stay in the public eye as TV commentators or in other media jobs, the vast majority of players prefer to retire from public life completely.

Who are the five veterans who could retire after the next season?

Kyle Lowry is first on the list of players who will be free agents at the end of the 2023-2024 season. He is playing for Miami with a $28 million contract, but Lowry is 38.3 years old, which means his retirement could be closer.

Veterans who will be free agents in 2024 and could be close to retirement:

• Kyle Lowry (38.3 years old)
• Rudy Gay (37.9 years old)
• Jeff Green (37.8 years old)
• Wesley Matthews (37.7 years old)
• Mike Conley (36.7 years old)

These veterans will be free agents in 2024 and could be close to retirement. Only Mike Conley (with a $22 million contract) and Kyle Lowry (with a $28 million contract) have contracts over $20 million. Rudy Gay is also on the list, even though he doesn’t have a team at the moment, as he was recently waived by the Thunder.

Nothing’s granted in the league. It’s a ruthless business, and players have to earn every single second they set foot on the basketball court. Needless to say, that doesn’t get any easier as the years go by and the body is weaker.

Having a long career in the NBA isn’t for everybody. But all goodthings eventually come to an end, and this won’t be the exception to that rule. Check out the top 3 former stars most likely to retire after this season.

NBA Rumors: 3 Former Stars Who Could Retire After This Season

3. DeAndre Jordan

Not so long ago, DeAndre Jordan was considered one of the most dominant rebounders and rim protectors in the league. But the athleticism is the first thing to go away, and he’s lost most of his lateral quickness and timely hops.

Jordan has become a liability on both ends of the floor. He’s no longer the high-flyer who could finish above the rim almost at will, and he gets exposed every time he tries to guard the perimeter.

2. Rudy Gay

While he never took that step forward as the perennial All-Star most analysts thought he’d be, Rudy Gay was still one of the most serviceable two-way players in the league at some point. But that seems like it happened ages ago.

Gay has been in and out of the Utah Jazz rotation this season. He needs more touches to be an offensive factor, and he can no longer stay in front of faster players. He’ll be a free agent at the end of the year and unlikely to gauge a lot of interest.

1. Andre Iguodala

Andre Iguodala was reportedly on the fence about retiring or coming back this season. His Golden State Warriors teammates convinced him to suit up and run it back for what might as well be his final season.

Iguodala will go down as one of the greatest Sixth Men in league history. He embraced a lesser role in the Bay area after being an All-Star, and it paid off with four NBA championships and one Finals MVP award.