The NBA has entered the era of old men? The following 10 veterans over 34 years old are so outstanding!

"James is already 30 years old and is starting to go downhill!"

Before we knew it, this was a good story 10 years ago.

At the time, 30 years old was indeed a watershed in a star's career, and his performance should gradually decline. After 35 years old, it is almost time to retire. The few left who have not retreated are all team mascots, and there will not be much contribution on the court.

However, this concept is no longer correct now. Many elderly stars are not only still fighting on the court, but are also in good condition and are not losing too much to their peak period.

This has to lament the advancement of sports medicine. Of course, the self-discipline of this group of old stars is unprecedented.

Let's take a look at who are all veterans over 34 who are still in the strength of a star!

10. Chris Cannon

Some people have long said that the old cannon should retire, but they just didn't. There is no way, there will always be a team giving a contract. Can you bear this?

Paul is 39 years old this year, and his condition is not as good as before. His offense is no longer sharp and his defense is not good.

But as the third greatest point guard in history, Paul's ball dealer is unquestionable. Even as he grows older, he tends to become more and more demonic as he gets older.

So, as long as he can stand on the court, he can make steady contributions. In the young and talented Spurs, Paul's experience is crucial and he still serves as the team's starting point guard.

Obviously, the team hopes that Paul will serve as the mentor to young stars and help them grow better.

Season data: 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.26 steals, 0.27 blocks.

9. Westbrook

Westbrook is a player that makes people love and hate.

Compared with its peak period, 36-year-old Westbrook's body has declined a little, but not much. He is still full of passion and can fly and escape from the sky. If he can play his strengths and avoid his weaknesses, he can definitely play an important role in any team.

But the problem is: after playing for so many years, his football merchant has not made any progress. As long as he plays, he will push quickly and speed up the team up in full.

The consequence of this is that the fans cheered for him in the last second and the fans were sad in the next second.

Over the years, Westbrook has been obsessed with "being himself", but everyone knows that only when he does not be himself can he have a positive effect.

This year, his state in the Nuggets has been ups and downs. But because the Nuggets' talents are concentrated on the starters, Westbrook is already the best substitute player in the Nuggets. As long as he doesn't get involved, it's really delicious.

Season data: 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.41 steals, 0.49 blocks.

8. DeRozan

DeRozan is not a first-class star, but can only be considered a second-class star.

But the magical thing is: he is 35 years old and almost 36 years old this year, and he still has the level of a second-rate star.

His central shooting ability is at the best level in the league, does not occupy the ball, is efficient, and has a good defense, which is simply suitable for any team.

His season statistics: 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 0.81 steals, 0.43 blocks. I have maintained such efficient performance for many years and rarely missed the game. Although he is not as dazzling as Curry among the same rookies, his total score in history is almost the same.

7. Nikola Vucevic

After the Bulls lost Raven, Vucevic became the team's most reliable star.

His statistics are: 18.5 points, 10 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.84 steals, and 0.71 blocks. His scoring is second in the team and his rebounding is first in the team.

As the team's inside pillar, his offense and rebounding efficiency are very high. But as a 34-year-old veteran, his disadvantage is that he moves slowly and cannot effectively switch to outside players.

6. Lillard

Unknown to you, Lillard is already 34 years old. In the past two years, due to the gradual increase in injuries, his condition has declined significantly compared with his peak period.

However, in the Bucks, he is still the most reliable offensive arrow outside Antetokounmpo. It’s a pity that his support to Antetokounmpo always seems a little weak and powerless.

Statistics: 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists, 1.21 steals, 0.17 blocks. Due to injuries, he only played 58 games.

5. Jimmy Butler

This season, the Warriors exchanged Wiggins for the 35-year-old Butler, which had an immediate effect. The team's record rose all the way and finally successfully entered the playoffs.

Looking at the data (17.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.36 blocks), it seems very average, but his influence on the court cannot be reflected by the data. His defense, field control and offensive abilities are among the best in the league.

He and the Warriors are even more matched. His arrival provided the Warriors with scarce defensive ability and central shot ability, making the team's tactical system more flexible.

Data: Average 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game, and only played 60 games due to injury.

4. Harden

Before this season, the Clippers signed 35-year-old Harden with a cheap contract of more than 30 million.

However, this contract was generally regarded by the outside world. Some retired stars said: Harden is so old and it’s time to retire.

However, Harden has performed his best in recent years, dreaming of returning to the peak, and entering the playoffs with the injured Clippers.

This season, his statistics are 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 1.49 steals, and 0.7 blocks. His offensive efficiency may not seem high, but he has the ability to make his teammates better. This year, both Powell and Zubaz both performed best in their careers.

3. Durant, 36, is still one of the best offensive players in the league.

However, he had no tacit understanding with the Big Three composed of Booker and Bill, and the team's record was also going downward, and in the end he did not even win the qualification for the playoffs.

There is no way, these three stars are not good at organizing offenses. No matter how powerful the three giants are, they cannot play their due role without organizers.

His statistics are 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.81 steals, and 1.24 blocks. Although it is not as good as his peak, I still can't find 10 better players than him.

2, Curry

Some people attributed the rise of the Warriors in the second half of the season to Butler, which is obviously incorrect. Curry's continued recovery is the biggest reason.

His statistics this season are 24.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.14 steals, and 0.43 blocks. In fact, this data was dragged down by the first half of the season. If you just count the second half of the season, Curry's condition is not much worse than his peak period.

Is there still a 37-year-old guard who can play like this in history? have! There is only one Jordan that can be compared with Curry.

1. Who is James

saying that James is not good enough if he is over 30 years old? Not to mention 30, he is over 40 years old now and his performance on the court is still very good.

This year, his average number is 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1 steal, and 0.56 blocks. He is probably the sixth and seventh star in the league.

However, the old man Shi Guang still left his mark on him. James' most obvious decline this year is that he has lost his energy. During his peak period, he could output with all his strength in 48 minutes, but now he can only play "Peak James" in one to two quarters at most. If the coach does not allocate his playing time, he will not move at the last moment.

It can be said that Curry, James, Durant and Harden still maintain the All-Star level this year, while Butler and DeRozan are not inferior. The word "veterans are not dead" has been beaten away by this group of people.

There are so many veterans who are still in good shape, which has never happened in NBA history. And it can be foreseen that most of these 10 stars will remain in the league next season and continue to shine.