Gilbert Arenas recently discussed the double standard in the NBA community towards 40-year-old LeBron James and 40-year-old Michael Jordan, sparking a heated debate. In his podcast, Arenas defended James, stating that he is still performing at an elite level in his 22nd season in the NBA, and that the expectations placed on this Los Angeles Lakers star are unrealistic. "Jordan was averaging over 20 points when he was with the Wizards. That's impressive. But the best player at 40 is LeBron, second best is Michael Jordan. Yet, they had no expectations for Jordan; they were happy to see a 40-year-old player on the court, averaging 20 points. So why, when LeBron is on the court at 40, do they act like he's only 20?" Arenas emphasized the respect given to Jordan's performance with the Washington Wizards at age 40. At that time, Jordan averaged 20.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, with a shooting percentage of 44.5% and a three-point percentage of just 29.1%. These statistics were celebrated as proof of his long career and status. However, LeBron James' statistics at the same age are significantly better. James averages 23.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.8 assists, with a shooting percentage of 50.7% and a three-point percentage of 38.6%. Despite these incredible performances, he still faces constant criticism rather than appreciation for his individual talent. LeBron James' dominance at 40 is unparalleled in NBA history. On his better days, James easily ranks among the top ten players in the league, and when he's at his peak, he can be considered one…

Jordan and James, undoubtedly the two brightest superstars in NBA history. The former is known as the highest mountain, with 6 championships, 6 FMVPs, 5 MVPs, and 10 scoring titles, unparalleled in both honors and abilities. The latter is seen as the longest river, with a 22-year career that has amassed 40,000 points + 10,000 rebounds + 10,000 assists, 13 selections to the All-NBA First Team, and 20 All-Star appearances, making efficiency and longevity synonymous with James. At the same time, Jordan and James are among the few players who have played until they were 40 years old. So, disregarding their peak periods, who performed better when they were 40 years old? Below, I will compare their individual statistics, efficiency values, game influence, and more to explore this question. First, let's look at Jordan. In the 2002-03 season, at the age of 40, Jordan played all 82 regular-season games, averaging 36.9 minutes per game, scoring 20 points, grabbing 6.1 rebounds, dishing out 3.8 assists, stealing 1.5 times, and blocking 0.5 shots, with a shooting percentage of 44.5%, a three-point percentage of 29.1%, and a free-throw percentage of 82.1%. Although Jordan had descended from his throne at this point and could no longer soar through the air like he did in his youth, in terms of experience and skills, the 40-year-old Jordan had reached a master level, not inferior even to rising stars like Kobe and McGrady. That season, Jordan scored over 30 points in 15 games, over 40 points in 3 games, with a single-game high of 51 points. It…

Translation of the article content into English: In terms of scoring, who is better between LeBron James and Michael Jordan? Let's take a look at some data. Jordan made a total of 24,537 shot attempts in his career, scoring a total of 32,292 points. In the same number of attempts, James scored 33,918 points, which means James scored 1,626 more points than Jordan. So, does this mean James has a stronger scoring ability than Jordan? Jordan averaged 22.9 shots per game, while James averaged 19.6. Moreover, Jordan's average free throws were 8.2, which is also higher than James' 7.6. This is the fundamental reason why Jordan won the scoring title 10 times! Jordan achieved high scoring through high volume shooting, there's no denying that! During the same period as Jordan, Karl Malone was second on the scoring list five times, but he only had one season with an average of 20.1 shots. For the rest of his peak years, it was basically around 19 shots. However, during Jordan's 10 scoring titles, his average was around 23.5 shots, which is 4-5 shots more than the second-place Karl Malone on the scoring list. How could he not have more scoring titles? Jordan is also the second-highest average shooter in history, with Elgin Baylor being the first. Let's talk about the opponents faced by James and Jordan. What kind of opponents did James face? The Spurs' GDP combination, with Duncan being the best power forward in the league, Parker being the second-best team, Ginobili being the sixth man, and Popovich as the coach.…

Translation: Believe it or not! These 5 NBA players will never go bankrupt, with the top earner turning 1millioninto1 million into 1millioninto800 million The NBA is not only the highest level of basketball competition but also a place where people can make a fortune. Here, even those "water dispenser managers" can earn hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual salary, and those superstar players can easily sign contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars. However, it is disheartening that more than 40% of NBA players face bankruptcy after retirement, with former superstars like Iverson and Pippen not being spared. Most of them squandered their wealth due to a lack of financial awareness and extravagant lifestyles. However, there are five individuals in the NBA who have built an unshakable empire of wealth with their extraordinary business acumen and precise investment insights. They will never go bankrupt and continue to live a luxurious life even after retirement. Let's take a look at them below. Shaquille O'Neal Don't be fooled by O'Neal's rough exterior; he is actually very shrewd. As early as the 90s, O'Neal demonstrated his forward-looking investment vision by investing 1millioninGoogle′soriginalstock,whichhasbroughthimreturnsoverahundredtimesitsinitialvalue.Afterretiring,O′Nealdidnotleavebasketballbutreturnedtothecourtasabasketballcommentator,earningmillionsofdollarsannuallyfromhiscommentarycontracts.Additionally,hehasventuredintovariousfields,withrealestateandcateringamongothers.Today,O′Neal′sassetsexceed1 million in Google's original stock, which has brought him returns over a hundred times its initial value. After retiring, O'Neal did not leave basketball but returned to the court as a basketball commentator, earning millions of dollars annually from his commentary contracts. Additionally, he has ventured into various fields, with real estate and catering among others. Today, O'Neal's assets exceed 1millioninGoogle′soriginalstock,whichhasbroughthimreturnsoverahundredtimesitsinitialvalue.Afterretiring,O′Nealdidnotleavebasketballbutreturnedtothecourtasabasketballcommentator,earningmillionsofdollarsannuallyfromhiscommentarycontracts.Additionally,hehasventuredintovariousfields,withrealestateandcateringamongothers.Today,O′Neal′sassetsexceed1.2 billion, and this figure continues to steadily rise each…

Kobe, a name, a legend. Four years ago, his sudden death shocked the world and shattered the hearts of countless fans into pieces of snowflakes. Now, four years have passed, and time has slowly healed the pain, but Kobe's appearance and his indomitable Black Mamba spirit are still deeply engraved in people's memories. His wife, Vanessa, has also emerged from the depths of grief, successfully slimmed down, and regained her radiance. Today, let us once again approach Kobe, approach Vanessa, and feel that touch, that strength. January 27, 2020, for many fans, was an unforgettable day. That early morning, a helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California, killing all nine people on board, including Kobe and his second daughter, Gianna. The news shocked the world. From basketball superstars like Jordan, O'Neal, James, to celebrities from all walks of life, they expressed their condolences. Kobe's death was not only a huge loss for the basketball world but also a heavy blow to fans around the world. Kobe's life was inseparable from basketball. He started playing basketball at the age of three, and after returning to the United States at the age of thirteen, he devoted all his time to basketball training. He once said, "I am fighting with shadow enemies." This sentence showed Kobe's love for basketball and his indomitable spirit. In high school, a tutor advised him to give up basketball, thinking he had no talent in this field. But Kobe did not lose heart; instead, he turned this sentence into motivation to inspire himself. He trained even harder and eventually became…

Jordan and James, undoubtedly the two brightest superstars in NBA history. The former is known as the highest mountain, with 6 championships, 6 FMVPs, 5 MVPs, and 10 scoring titles, unparalleled in both honors and abilities. The latter is seen as the longest river, with a 22-year career that has amassed 40,000 points + 10,000 rebounds + 10,000 assists, 13 selections to the All-NBA First Team, and 20 All-Star appearances, making efficiency and longevity synonymous with James. At the same time, Jordan and James are among the few players who have been able to play until the age of 40. So, disregarding their peak periods, who performed better when they were 40 years old? Below, I will compare them through personal statistics, efficiency values, game influence, and other aspects to explore this question for you. First, let's look at Jordan. In the 2002-03 season, at the age of 40, Jordan played all 82 regular-season games, averaging 36.9 minutes per game, scoring 20 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.5 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 44.5%, three-point percentage of 29.1%, and free-throw percentage of 82.1%. Although Jordan had descended from his throne at this point and could no longer soar like he did in his youth, in terms of experience and skills, the 40-year-old Jordan had reached a master level, not inferior even to rising stars like Kobe and McGrady. That season, Jordan scored over 30 points in 15 games, over 40 points in 3 games, with a single-game high of 51 points. It can be seen that…

The Houston Rockets have won an away game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 119-115, bringing their current record to 25 wins and 12 losses, ranking second in the Western Conference. After winning this crucial game against the Grizzlies, the Rockets have extended their lead to 1.5 games. They have temporarily secured their position, but their upcoming schedule is not easy. They will face the Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, and Sacramento Kings before encountering two relatively weaker teams, the Portland Trail Blazers and Detroit Pistons. The Trail Blazers are struggling, while the Pistons have been performing well recently, currently at eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Following these matches, the Rockets will have two tough games against the Cleveland Cavaliers, then face the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies again. Prior to this, the NBA officially ranked the difficulty of the upcoming schedules, with the Rockets ranking third in the league. It remains to be seen if the Rockets can withstand this challenging stretch. If they can maintain a 50% win rate through this toughest part of their schedule, their chances of making the playoffs this year will be virtually guaranteed. This segment of the schedule is incredibly difficult, but there is good news: Jalen Green has returned to form, reminiscent of Michael Jordan. Since entering 2025, Jalen Green has been on fire. He seems to have regained the level of performance he had last March. In today's game against the Grizzlies, he outplayed Ja Morant. Over 38 minutes, he shot 11 for 21 from the field,…

On January 10th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, with the Rockets visiting the Grizzlies today. This game was a crucial battle for positioning, as the Rockets were second in the Western Conference before the game, while the Grizzlies were third, with only a 0.5-game difference between them. If the Grizzlies had won, the two teams' rankings would have switched. In the first half of the first quarter, the Rockets' offense was very fierce, with Shen Jing almost shooting without missing, and Green and VanVleet also contributing. In less than 7 minutes, the Rockets led by 12 points at 33-21; however, in the middle and later stages, the Rockets' shooting accuracy showed a noticeable decline, and the Grizzlies once reduced the gap to only 5 points. At the end of the quarter, Green's three-pointer and free throws helped the Rockets end the first quarter with a 9-point lead at 45-36. At the beginning of the second quarter, both teams had low offensive efficiency, with the score fluctuating around a 9-point difference; in the middle stage, Whitmore and Dilon's three-pointers and Shen Jing's inside scoring helped the Rockets take a 17-point lead; on the Grizzlies' side, Aldama and Huff's consecutive scores narrowed the gap; at the end of the period, it was Kennard's three-pointer and Little Jackson's inside scoring that narrowed the gap again. The first half ended with the Rockets leading by only 5 points at 68-63. At the beginning of the third quarter, the Grizzlies relied on the iron triangle of Little Jackson, Morant, and Bane to continuously…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Houston Rockets visiting the Washington Wizards. In the first quarter, the Wizards took advantage of their home court and established a 10-point lead. In the second quarter, the Rockets staged a remarkable comeback, scoring 37 points with both inside and outside shots, successfully overtaking the score. After halftime, the Rockets grew even stronger, with Green and Shen Jing leading the charge. The Rockets won the third quarter by 16 points, extending the lead to over 20 points. In the final quarter, the Wizards struggled to mount a comeback, allowing the Rockets to easily secure the victory. Ultimately, the Rockets defeated the Wizards 135-112. The Rockets are ranked second in the West, while the Wizards are at the bottom of the East, making them teams of different calibers! Faced with the formidable Rockets, the Wizards were eager to fight but ultimately powerless, falling behind after an initial strong start! Throughout the game, the Rockets dominated the paint with a 62-44 scoring advantage over the Wizards and controlled fast breaks with a 30-21 scoring edge. Additionally, the Rockets forced 18 turnovers with 15 steals, converting them into 35 points; in contrast, the Rockets only committed 10 turnovers, with the Wizards scoring just 13 points off turnovers. Unable to match the Rockets' intensity, the Wizards resorted to heavy reliance on three-point shooting, attempting 40 threes and making 15 with a 37.5% success rate. However, the Rockets managed to bounce back from a slow start, hitting 15 threes at a 39.5% clip,…

In the NBA, a stage filled with superstars, scoring 40 points in a single game is already a hallmark of top-tier scorers. However, accumulating 100 games with 40+ points is as challenging as climbing Mount Everest! Throughout NBA history, only a handful of players have left their names on this remarkable list. If Chamberlain's record of 271 times is as high as the ceiling, then Harden's achievement of 103 times is the only beacon among active players. The question arises: does scoring 40+ points reflect a player's skill or is it an exaggerated product of modern basketball rules? More importantly, who among the current players can climb this "century peak"? Why is scoring 40+ points so magical? Because in a game, scoring 40 consecutive points almost means you are dominating the defense, and the whole court revolves around you. Both scoring ability and game dominance must be at their peak. The difficulty lies not in one or two occasional occurrences but in maintaining long-term stable output throughout your career. To maintain health, keep a hot hand, and a steady rhythm, all these conditions are indispensable. Reaching 100 games requires not only talent but also diligence, dedication, and even a bit of resilience. James Harden is currently the only active player to achieve 100 games with 40+ points, accumulating a total of 103 times. This means that roughly every five to six games, he can score an astonishing 40+. Most of this record comes from his peak period with the Rockets. During the 2018-19 season, Harden was like a "scoring machine,"…