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Nick Young Explains Why You Can’t Compare 38-Year-Old Michael Jordan To Modern-Day LeBron James

At 41 years old (and counting), LeBron James is arguably the greatest example of player longevity. For 23 years now, he’s been one of the best players in the league, and his standard of excellence remains the same going into…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 2:07 AM
Nick Young Explains Why You Can’t Compare 38-Year-Old Michael Jordan To Modern-Day LeBron James
Key Things to Know
  • Nick Young argued Michael Jordan's Wizards tenure cannot be compared to LeBron James' sustained late-career longevity.
  • Young characterized Jordan's games with the Washington Wizards as non-competitive celebrity exhibitions.
  • James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists shooting 51.5 percent during the 2025-26 NBA season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former NBA player Nick Young stated on a podcast that Michael Jordan's tenure with the Washington Wizards should not be compared to LeBron James' current career stage. Young argued that Jordan's games with the Wizards lacked competitive meaning, likening them to celebrity games, while James continues to perform at an elite level in high-stakes competition.

James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists during the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. In contrast, Jordan's Wizards finished 37-45 in both of his seasons in Washington and failed to make the playoffs, while James enters the upcoming season aiming to compete for a championship with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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