Beyond the shackles of age: a new era for NBA superstars at 35
The age of 30 was once considered a watershed moment in an NBA player's career, however, as the times evolved, training techniques advanced, and healthcare improved, a player's peak form seemed to have become more durable. Especially in the case of relatively relaxed confrontation, some veterans have been able to maintain excellent performances. At the age of 35, it seems like a moment of anticipation for Durant and Curry.
The 35-year-old Durant and Curry remain at the heart of the team, playing for the Suns and Warriors, respectively. On the offensive end, Durant still showed his inexplicable skills, averaging 28 points per game1 point, 67 rebounds and 56 assists, extremely efficient. Curry, on the other hand, also maintains excellent shooting skills, averaging 27 per game8 points, 43 rebounds and 51 assist. Surprisingly, however, the two superstars' ability to lead the team seems to have declined, and the team's results have not been satisfactory.
Durant and Curry, 35-year-old veterans, still showed unrivaled shooting skills in the small-ball era. This is different from Kobe Bryant, who suffered a major Achilles tendon rupture injury at the age of 35, which caused his athleticism to decline dramatically. After Kobe Bryant's comeback, his stats shrank rapidly, averaging 13 per gameThe performance of 8 points is embarrassing. In contrast, Durant and Curry have not suffered major injuries at the age of 35 and are still able to perform efficiently on the court.
The 35-year-old Jordan is still at the peak of his career, leading the Bulls to another three-game winning streak. Jordan's stats are still eye-popping, averaging 28 per game7 points, 58 rebounds and 35 assists, offensive and defensive. In the playoffs, he went even further, winning the FMVP trophy again, adding a strong touch to his legendary career. All of this seems to remind us that age is not the only factor that determines a player's fate.
At the same time, the 35-year-old James has also experienced a glorious second spring. After joining the Lakers, he got the thick eyebrows of his peak through operation, and finally averaged 25 per game7 points, 79 rebounds and 106 assists, successfully ranked among the assist kings. Lao Zhan also led the Lakers to win the championship again and won the FMVP. This is undoubtedly another pinnacle of his career.
This series of 35-year-old superstars has undoubtedly written a strong stroke in the history of the NBA. However, it is worth noting that each player's situation is unique. Jordan rose again at the age of 35, but Bryant suffered a huge injury problem, and O'Neal and Wade experienced a decline in skill and dominance at the age of 35.
All this raises a deep question: can the 35-year-old NBA player continue to be at his peak, and will it be affected by multiple factors such as injuries and technical status? Or is it the rapid development of the training system and medical standards in the new era that allows these superstars to continue to perform well at this age?
Perhaps, it's all about age and performance. In any case, the 35-year-old superstars are redefining their careers with a new attitude.