How difficult is it to score 40 points after the age of 35? Kobe 2 times, Harden 5 times, Curry 12 times, and James how many times?

At the age of 35, Jordan was on the verge of retirement. The intensity of the confrontation at that time was far from what it is today, and players would also be more affected in terms of injuries. All in all, at such an age, the state is far from the peak!

Then the question is, after the age of 35, is it difficult for players to score high in a single game due to their age and physical condition? For example, what about 40 points? As follows, let’s understand the difficulty.

Kobe Bryant 2 times

When it comes to scoring, especially high scores, Kobe is undoubtedly a historical figure. Among them, after the age of 35, the highest score in a single game was 60 points, setting a scoring record in the final game.

With all his skills, with and without the ball, facing the basket and playing with his back, Kobe can always use a sufficient skill set to cope with various defensive strategies on the court. Unfortunately, due to aggravated Achilles tendon tear and shoulder injury, Kobe's condition declined seriously in the later period and he played fewer and fewer high-scoring games.

Harden 5 times

After this age, the Beard's highest single-game score of 50 points was set during the Clippers period. In addition, he scored at least 40 points in 3 games. Although it has transformed, it still occasionally has explosive attacks.

In terms of injuries, Harden did not encounter as devastating a situation as Kobe at this age. This also allowed him to maintain a better state and have more possibilities to score higher 40+ points in the future.

PS: Today, Big Beard scored 41 points and a triple-double, officially becoming the oldest player in history to have a 40-plus triple-double. I’m really tired!

Durant has 7 times

kd. He is 37 years old, and he is still at his peak level. This is reflected in the fact that he has now scored at least 40 points seven times after turning 35. As far as joining the Rockets this season, Durant is still the focus of defense for major teams.

Let go of your hands and feet. 40 points in a single game is not difficult for Durant. However, considering the first premise of whether the team can win, it is obviously necessary to give priority to the team, which also means that in the next high-scoring games, he will not be as reliable as before.

Curry scored 13 times

with explosive power. Curry has a greater advantage than other superstars. After all, he shoots more three-pointers and has a higher hit rate. In terms of scoring efficiency, three points are far better than two points, especially under today's competition rules, which is very beneficial to Curry. Jordan, mentioned at the beginning of

, also scored 40+ points in a single game 12 times after turning 35. In the defensive environment at that time, the difficulty only increased. So this can also prove how high his ability is on the offensive end?

PS: In two consecutive games against the Spurs this season, Curry had 46+49, explaining what a key player is!

James 15 times

Long-term and stable, this is the label that has been implemented throughout James' career. The outside world describes it as the "longest river" in the NBA. Now that he is about to turn 41, James has also played the most games among superstars since he turned 35.

For this reason, the current number of 40+ scoring games in a single game for this age group is 15, which is the first in history! In terms of playing style, James doesn't have many explosive scoring games, but his attendance rate and good efficiency make his scoring data quite gorgeous.