Similar to Wade which stars of today will have the saddest decline

[QUOTE=3ball][SIZE="3"][B]Because MJ didn't show any decline at 30:[/B][/SIZE]


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For 30 years old, it's a pretty significant decline for Lebron - he's already down to a 25 PER... MJ didn't get that low until he was 35... Good thing Lebron has a much better supporting cast.
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Yes he did.

Go watch Jordan in 1990 and then watch him in 1993. It is clear that he lost a step athletically.

And comparing Lebron's decline to Jordan's is stupid. Lebron has played 12 NBA seasons, plus a ton of deep playoff runs, and several years of olympic ball. He has a ton of more milage then Jordan did at age 30.

:roll: [QUOTE=aj1987]Isn't Wade putting up 21/5/4 on 55% TS? Yeah, that's not a "sad decline".[/QUOTE]
Yeah but at this point he can't play anywhere near a full season. People say that more because his constant injuries than production. And its 54 ts% the 2nd lowest of his career.

Wade is declining in health

[QUOTE=game3524]Yes he did.

[B]Go watch Jordan in 1990 and then watch him in 1993. It is clear that he lost a step athletically.
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And comparing Lebron's decline to Jordan's is stupid. Lebron has played 12 NBA seasons, plus a ton of deep playoff runs, and several years of olympic ball. He has a ton of more milage then Jordan did at age 30.[/QUOTE]
Just another reason why MJ quit the NBA for 18mos.

[QUOTE=FreezingTsmoove]I shed 2 tears today watching Wade. One of the hardest moments to watch as a heat fan today

As for the topic im going with Klay Thompson[/QUOTE]

When Westbrook isn't as fast anymore, and he has to rely on that jump shot, things could get a little ugly. Rose also.

[QUOTE=game3524]Yes he did.

Go watch Jordan in 1990 and then watch him in 1993. It is clear that he lost a step athletically.

And comparing Lebron's decline to Jordan's is stupid. Lebron has played 12 NBA seasons, plus a ton of deep playoff runs, and several years of olympic ball. He has a ton of more milage then Jordan did at age 30.[/QUOTE]

Not only that he's bigger, so its more pressure on his knees.

[QUOTE=aj1987]Isn't Wade putting up 21/5/4 on 55% TS? Yeah, that's not a "sad decline".[/QUOTE]
This. Wade has no athleticism these days (can just about get up to dunk), and he's still an all-star level player, putting up all-star level numbers - and these numbers would surely be better, if he weren't so often playing through knee pain (a likely consequence of meniscus removal).

Wade has one of the most skillful and nuanced games in the league, hence why he can still be a dominant force as a 6'4 guy with very limited athleticism. Not being able to shoot 3s (or opting not to focus on other things) doesn't mean a guy relies on his athleticism. Heat are struggling largely because there aren't any good 3-point shooters [I]around[/I] Wade (and obviously the absurd amount of injuries).

Unfortunately Westbrook seems like a prime candidate

[QUOTE=greatest-ever]Westbrook...Blake Griffin..Dwight maybe? Idk who else.[/QUOTE]
Feel like we've already seen Dwight's sad decline. He doesn't really care though.