At the age of 36, Curry, Durant, and James are all facing different challenges in their careers. Curry's inconsistent performance this season has led to questions about whether he is starting to decline. In the 24 games he has played so far, he has scored less than 20 points in 9 games, with a decrease in various statistics compared to last season. Despite his efficiency being average, he is no longer able to control the game with his three-point shots as he used to, and his fluctuating state is the main reason why the Warriors are currently ranked 11th in the West. Facing top teams like the Celtics, Cavaliers, Clippers, and Nuggets this season, Curry has not performed well. If this trend continues, it will undoubtedly reduce his chances of being selected for the All-NBA Team.
Durant, who entered the league two years earlier than Curry but is the same age, has played 20 games this season, averaging 27.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.2 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 51.5% and a three-point percentage of 42%. From an individual standpoint, Durant remains one of the best scorers in the NBA today, with both efficiency and output being outstanding. However, due to injuries and other factors, the Suns are currently tied for tenth in the West with a record of 15 wins and 15 losses, similar to the Warriors' situation.
Lastly, let's take a look at James' performance at the age of 36. In the 2020-21 season, James averaged 25 points, 7.7 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.1 steals, with a shooting percentage of 51.3% and a three-point percentage of 36.5%. However, due to an ankle injury, he only played 45 games that season. Despite this, James still led the Lakers to victory over the Warriors in the play-in tournament and was selected to the All-NBA Second Team. In the first round of the playoffs, James averaged 23.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1.5 steals, with a shooting percentage of 47.4% and a three-point percentage of 37.5%. With the stable performance of the James-Brow combination, the Lakers once had a big lead over the Suns, but they were eventually eliminated with a 4-2 record after Brow was injured.
In summary, at the age of 36, James undoubtedly performed more comprehensively and steadily, with his selection to the All-NBA Second Team being the best proof of his excellent competitive state. Similarly, at the age of 36, Durant clearly outperforms Curry in terms of both data and efficiency. Of course, the season has just passed one-third, and it remains to be seen what achievements Du and Kuri can achieve in the end. What do you think, dear readers?
