Why has LeBron's game regressed as he aged unlike MJ?

[ClipperRevival]

Ususally, as you get older, your skills should get further polished. But LeBron's game has already taken a noticeable dip and he is only 31. His footwork is still awful, he has no midrange game, and the stretch where he had a good post game in Miami is gone.

[STATUTORY]

no skill, no first step, no jump shot, no post up moves

strong stiff arm tho, could been a good running back in the NFL

[bigkingsfan]

Too bad the Cowboys already drafted a RB

[FreezingTsmoove]

I want to say because he does not have Ray Allen helping him anymore but its obvious its a lack of work ethic

You think this dude is in the basketball gym killing himself everyday to become better in the off season? Hell no

[kamil]

Greatest football player ever that wasn't.

[Nilocon165]

Because he sucks.

[game3524]

It is weird how his skills have regressed. I thought he was really skilled his last two years in Miami and I thought he would maintain that skill level as he ages, but now his shooting and post-game has regressed to young Lebron level.

He needs to this shit figured out before it is too late.

[konex]

Going to Miami was the worst thing to happen to his individual game IMO. Run and gun all day on a stacked dunking at the hoop. Playing in the shitty East doesn't help either.

He has not had to go to his 2nd and 3rd moves on offense until the Finals since 2010. Just a very limited scorer

[90sgoat]

No way this guy is in the league at 35 years old.

[NBAGOAT]

jump shot's regressed and too reliant on his athleticism for his age. Maybe focused on conditioning more during the offseason.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

You literally just answered your own question...

His in-between game sucks ass.

[plowking]

So had MJ's game not regressed when he was 31 as well?

[Dray n Klay]

OP is wrong as always



LeBron has played 45,000 minutes



Jordan only reached 45,000 minutes with the Wizards



Why don't you compare current LeBron to wizards Jordan

[TheReal Kendall]

no skill, no first step, no jump shot, no post up moves

strong stiff arm tho, could been a good running back in the NFL

[ClipperRevival]

To me, this just proves LeBron never TRULY mastered the fundamentals as a kid. MJ's 3 years in North Carolina helped him tremendously because he was taught the basics of the game. And that mastery of the fundamentals helped him get more polished as he aged.

Not trying to hate but this dude is NOT the 3rd best player ever. Not when you haven't mastered some of the basics of the game.