when are you considered a veteran in the nba?
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“You have to be here for like 10 years to be a vet.”
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['Toronto Raptors (1997–2000)', 'Orlando Magic (2000–04)', 'Houston Rockets (2004–10)', 'Final years and retirement (2010–13)', 'NBA regular season.']
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Veterans are defined as anyone who has served for at least one day in Her Majesty's Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations. For the purposes of this document, the term “veteran” will be used to represent all former Armed Forces personnel.
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['Boston Celtics - 17. 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008.', 'Los Angeles Lakers - 16. ... ', 'Golden State Warriors - 6. ... ', 'Chicago Bulls - 6. ... ', 'San Antonio Spurs - 5. ... ', 'Philadelphia 76ers - 3. ... ', 'Detroit Pistons - 3. ... ', 'Miami Heat - 3.']
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A veteran is a former member of the Armed Forces of the United States (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) who served on active duty and was discharged under conditions, which were other than dishonorable. ... Persons who attended military academies are now considered veterans for financial aid purposes.
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Kevin Garnett began his career with Minnesota, returning later and tying the then-record of 21 seasons played in 2016. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retired in 1989 with a then-record of 20 seasons played.
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The average player in the league is 26 years old, 6-foot-7, 219.05 pounds and has 4.8 seasons worth of NBA experience.
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He saw no combat. The answer is no, one does not have to serve in combat to be considered a Veteran. ... “Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines a veteran as “a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.”
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Until the 1979–80 season, the MVP was selected by a vote of NBA players. Since the 1980–81 season, the award is decided by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. Each member of the voting panel casts a vote for first to fifth place selections.
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The NBA's current rules require U.S. players to be 19 and one year removed from high school, which has led many elite high school players to use college basketball as a one-year waypoint before turning pro. ... Players will have five days following the draft to declare they are returning to school.
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On June 10, 2019, Tony Parker announced his retirement from the NBA. He played 18 seasons in the NBA and was a four-time NBA champion and Finals MVP in 2007 with the San Antonio Spurs. On June 28, 2019, Darren Collison announced his retirement from the NBA. He played for five franchises during his 10-year NBA career.
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Guard and Reserve members receive 'Veteran' status. ARLINGTON, Va. – A recently signed law gives official veteran status to National Guard members who served 20 years or more. Previously, Guard members were considered veterans only if they served 180 days or more in a federal status outside of training.
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A player who is no longer considered to be entry-level, but does not qualify as an unrestricted free agent, becomes a restricted free agent when his contract expires. A player may only declare himself to be an unrestricted free agent if he is over the age of 27 or has played in the league for a minimum of 7 years.
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Robert Parish was the first to play 21 seasons in the NBA, currently tied for the 2nd most in league history. Kevin Garnett began his career with Minnesota, returning later and tying the then-record of 21 seasons played in 2016. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retired in 1989 with a then-record of 20 seasons played.
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NBA teams primarily use their NBA G League affiliates as a place to develop their young talent. Players with three years of service or less can be sent, or “assigned,” to the NBA G League an unlimited number of times. The NBA team retains an assigned player's rights and can recall that player at any time.
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Last year, the average WNBA salary was US$71,635, and this year appears to be closer to $75,000. The maximum veteran salary is $113,500. Meanwhile, for the upcoming NBA season, the minimum salary of a professional NBA player is $838,464. Of course, the NBA rakes in far more revenue.
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Veterans include anyone that has served in the military at some point and got out. Retired military are veterans as well, but served for 20 years or more. ... Under federal law, a veteran is any person who served honorably on active duty in the armed forces of the United States.