Dwyane Wade compares Michael Jordan and LeBron James at 40 years old: ‘LeBron has stayed at a level that we haven’t seen’

During an interview with NBA reporter Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson, Dwyane Wade compared Michael Jordan and LeBron James at 40 years old. 

Jordan played for the Washington Wizards at 40, while LeBron is playing for the Los Angeles Lakers right now at 40. 

“MJ averaged 20 when he came back, and he was still very good, but LeBron has stayed at a level that we haven’t seen,” Wade said. “The conversations of greatness, he makes it hard. All the older guys before were like, ‘It’s about Wilt, it’s about Kareem, it’s about these guys,’ but because of his consistency, I mean, he’s averaging 30 points per game in his 20th year in the league. I’m just happy that I get the opportunity to be part of his greatness in any way I can, but we’re all witnesses, right? So we’re going to see where he ends up.”

Jordan turned 40 on February 17, 2003. He averaged 22.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks for the Wizards while shooting 46.2% from the field, 22.2% from beyond the arc and 83.9% from the free-throw line. 

LeBron turned 40 on December 30, 2024. He’s averaging 25.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks for the Lakers while shooting 52.3% overall, 38.5% from 3 and 76.8% from the foul line. 

The leading scorer in NBA history, LeBron is averaging 24.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 blocks on the season for Los Angeles. He’s shooting 51.1% from the field, 37.3% from 3 and 76.8% from the foul line. 

Jordan and LeBron are two of the greatest players in NBA history. The GOAT debate between Jordan and LeBron is among the most discussed topics in basketball discourse. 

Jordan averaged 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.8 blocks with the Chicago Bulls and Wizards. He won five MVPs, one Defensive Player of the Year Award, six rings, six Finals MVPs, three steals titles and 10 scoring titles. 

Meanwhile, LeBron has career averages of 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Lakers. He’s a four-time MVP, a four-time champion, a four-time Finals MVP, a one-time scoring champion and a one-time assists champion.