Do You Think Michael Jordan Could Still Play In The NBA At 50???
Posted by Media Outrage on February 11th, 2013
Michael Jordan is on the verge of celebrating his 50th birthday on February 17 and some are still speculating on whether the greatest basketball player to ever lace up a pair of sneaks can still play the sport he loves at a competitive level.
Peep Game and weigh in
A select few men have hung around in the NBA past the age of 40, and even fewer have made it past 45.
In fact, it appears that only one player has played after the age 44, and that was when 45-year-old Nat Hickey played in one game in 1948 and missed all six of his shots from the field for the Providence Steamrollers.
The oldest players of the modern era were Kevin Willis (44 in 2007) and Robert Parish (43 in 1997).
But at least one current NBA player thinks Michael Jordan could shatter those age marks. His Airness, who will turn 50 on Sunday, last donned an NBA uniform 10 years ago.
So if Jordan was to suit up this week, how would he fare? Los Angeles Lakers forward Antawn Jamison said Jordan could surprise some people.
“I wouldn’t doubt that in the right situation with a LeBron (James) on his team or with a Kobe (Bryant) on this team, he could get you about 10 or 11 points, come in and play 15-20 minutes,” Jamison told ESPN LA. “I wouldn’t doubt that at all, especially if he was in shape and injuries were prevented and things of that nature.”
Jordan still takes an active role with the Bobcats, and has even participated in practice.
During his Hall of Fame induction speech in 2009, Jordan mentioned playing at age 50, and despite laughter from the audience, he wasn’t joking.
“One day you might look up and see me playing the game at 50,” Jordan said. “Oh, don’t laugh. Never say never. Because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.”
Could Jordan really come off the bench as a contributor at age 50? Probably not. But, hey, weirder things have happened.
Mediaoutrage- Please don’t mike….just enjoy the hardships of being an owner of a struggling ass team. You’re already the greatest of all time. You have absolutely nothing to prove at all! You shattered almost every record. Salute.
Watch some of Michael’s highlights…just in case you forgot why we call him the greatest of all time…you’re welcome
Amazing!!!
February 11th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
That would be funny as hell. Mike couldn’t guard Coach Popovich right now. I admire the dude’s confidence though.
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February 11th, 2013 at 3:40 pm
He would prob be able to avg 10 points a game.
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February 11th, 2013 at 5:48 pm
MJ could definitely play in the league at 50. He is still better than at least 35% of the cats in there now. He will not be as dominant as he once was but he will get his shit off for real.
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February 11th, 2013 at 9:01 pm
I’m a start by saying he definitely shouldn’t even consider it, not saying that he would but its nothing to gain from coming back. With that being said I think he could still play 15-20 minutes a night. Dude is too competitive to let his self get embarrassed and the jump shot is the last thing to leave you, so he would still do some damage on the perimeter I think. Shit he could get 8 points a night in free throws. For the first month it would be good shit errbody tuning in, then the aches and pains all the wear and tear is gonna break that 50 year old body down. Like they say father time is undefeated.. No amount of wealth or fame can change that.
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February 11th, 2013 at 10:29 pm
“Some” need to stay off that crack!
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