Three superstars who have seriously declined in the new season
1. James is 38 years old and earns $44.47 million a year
Last season's stats: 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, shooting 52.4% from the field and 35.9% from three-point range.
Stats for the season: 24.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 6.9 assists while shooting just 45.7 percent from the field and 23.9 percent from three-point range.
Team results: 2-10, second from bottom in the West
2. Thompson is 32 years old and earns $40.6 million a year
Last season's data: 20.4+3.9+2.8+0.5+0.5, 42.9%, 38.5%
Season data: 12.3+2.7+2.5+0.2+0.2, 34.6%, 28.6%
Team results: 5-7 and 11th in the West
3. Simmons is 26 years old and earns $45.35 million a year
Last season's stats: Averaged 13.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game, shooting 56% from the field.
Stats this season: Averaged 5.6 points, 6 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game this season, shooting 43.2% from the field and 0% from three-point range.
Team result: 6-7 loss and 11th place in the West
