In a league built on speed, youth, and constant change, a few figures continue to defy time from the sidelines. The 2025-26 NBA season brings back familiar faces, veterans whose experience now feels like part of the game’s DNA.

Their résumés span decades, their philosophies forged through eras of evolving play styles. They’ve seen superteams rise and fade, witnessed the three-point revolution and coached through shifts that redefined basketball itself.

Yet, as the pace quickens and rosters get younger, these coaches remain steady voices of wisdom. Their presence isn’t just about history, it’s proof that in a game obsessed with the future, experience still finds a way to win.

Rick Carlisle – Indiana Pacers | Age: 65

At 65, Rick Carlisle stands as the doyen of NBA sidelines for the 2025-

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