Rick Carlisle is the oldest head coach ever in a NBA Finals

[Doctor MJ]

Found this surprising. Doesn't seem his age (65) even though he's been around the NBA forever.

I was totally surprised too. Honestly, I guess I've just never thought that much about it, and it's interesting that coaches have been getting older with time. Food for thought.

I'm glad Carlisle is getting another moment in the spotlight. One of the greats, and the reason he's getting flowers now is because he's kept learning, and been able to admit to himself when he's in the wrong and needs to change.

[JayMKE]

I 100% thought Larry Brown was older, honestly I feel like I still gotta double check that

[tmorgan]

I 100% thought Larry Brown was older, honestly I feel like I still gotta double check that

But Larry’s last Finals was 20 years ago…

He’s 84 now, so 64 then.

Pop and his ticket with Wemby had this wrapped up, but then sadness happened.

[scrabbarista]

I heard he spends a million a year on his body, so it's not surprising, really.

[baldur]

I still can't believe how he is not twins with Jim carrey. Never seen this sort resemblance in between two celebrities.

[baldur]

I heard he spends a million a year on his body, so it's not surprising, really.

What else can he possibly do apart from eating well, sleeping well, exercising and using some skincare?

[og15]

I heard he spends a million a year on his body, so it's not surprising, really.

The Lebron of coaches now lol

That would be funny though

[ScrantonBulls]

I heard he spends a million a year on his body, so it's not surprising, really.

Him and LeBron both visit the same Doctor in South Beach to get anabolic steroids injected into their buttcheeks.

[dWadeOwnzYou]

My guess is that he's probably a straight edge and doesn't smoke, preserving his youthful look. You won't believe how quickly you decline physically speaking if you consistently do drugs, alcohol and smoking in any of those combinations. Good for him.

[Mr Puddles]

Shaving his head helps, he definitely looks younger than other 'old' nba finals head coaches.







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[Slimjimzv]

I think you mean coldest.

[doogie_hauser]

Spo is 54 and he looks barely a day over 30 ...

Having a good and healthy Philapiono diet probably helps contribute to his youthful looks

[LakersLegacy]

Found this surprising. Doesn't seem his age (65) even though he's been around the NBA forever.

Phil Jackson with the special raised chair for medical reasons (was not healthy enough to sit on chair for a few hours) made him seem older than 65

[Uncle Mxy]

It’s because you were younger. People assumed Larry brown was 75 in 2001 but he was in his 50s

That's because Larry Brown played Mr. Roper on Three's Company in the 80s.