29-year-old Jokic, 29-year-old Howard, 29-year-old Yao Ming, there is no embarrassment without comparison

Garigo

2024-05-16 13:37Published in Fujian

Perhaps no one could have imagined that Jokic, who was born in the second round, could become the first active player in the NBA, and also led the Nuggets to win the first championship in team history. So, as a comparison, let's take a look at the former No. 1 centers in the league, Howard and Yao Ming, who were strong or weak in the same age group as Jokic.

Jokic

First of all, let's talk about Jokic, the 29-year-old Jokic averaged 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 9 assists per game in a quasi-triple-double stats, shooting 58.3%, 35.9%, and 81.7% from three, while the Nuggets also achieved a 57-25 record under his leadership, ranking second in the West. With his near-perfect individual performance and ability to lead the team, Jokic won his third MVP trophy this year, second only to James to achieve this feat on the roster. In terms of individual honors, Jokic currently has 1 championship, 1 FMVP, 3 MVP, 3 first-team, 2-time second-team, and 6-time All-Star.

Howard

In the 2014-15 season, the 29-year-old Howard played only 41 regular season games due to injury, averaging 15.8 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game, shooting 59.3% from the field and 50% from the free throw line. At this time, Howard is no longer the flying monster he once was, not only did he not win personal honors that season, but the Rockets also entered the Harden era. In terms of individual honors, the 29-year-old Howard won three Defensive Player of the Year, five first-team, one second-team, two third-team, four first-team, one second-team, five-time rebounding king, two-time block leader, and eight All-Star times.

Yao

Peak Yao Ming is undoubtedly one of the best centers in the league, with a height of 2.26 meters and delicate basket skills, which makes him almost inexplicable on the inside, even against O'Neal. In the 2008-09 season, Yao Ming played in 77 games, averaging 19.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game, shooting 54.8% from the field and 86.6% from the free throw line, leading the Rockets to the fifth place in the West and being selected to the best second team of the year. In terms of individual honors, Yao Ming won 2 second teams, 3 third teams, and 8 All-Star teams.

To sum up, at the age of 29, Jokic is significantly stronger than Howard and Yao Ming in terms of personal achievement and game influence. Although Yao Ming's personal honors are not as good as Howard's, his influence in the same age group is undoubtedly superior. In this regard, I wonder what the judges think?

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