Former NBA Star Eddie Johnson: “Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Tim Duncan, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Michael Jordan Were No Longer Relevant at 37. That Lets You Know How Great LeBron James Is”

LeBron James is a phenomenon. At 36 years of age, he continues to make history and break NBA records. Recently, King James recorded the sixth triple-double of his NBA career and became only the fifth NBA player to achieve this feat. However, on the day LeBron tallies his 100th triple-double, the Lakers lose to an injury-hit Memphis Grizzlies.

LeBron recorded 20 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds against the Grizzlies to achieve this massive feat. It’s a testament of greatness as to how LeBron continues to break records at the age of 36. LeBron James is often compared to the likes of Michael Jordan and Larry Bird during the GOAT debate.

But Jordan left Bulls for the last time in 1998, at 35 years of age. Larry Bird, on the other end, had a shorter career as he retired at the age of 36. But LeBron keeps on delivering even when his team struggles to perform. The same has been acknowledged by former NBA star Eddie Johnson.

WATCH THIS STORY: Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Other NBA Players With Hilarious Meanings of Their Names on Urban Dictionary

Eddie Johnson praises LeBron James, calls Michael Jordan and Larry Bird irrelevant at the age of 37

Former NBA star Eddie Johnson recently took to Twitter to acknowledge King James’ greatness despite turning 37 later this month. In the tweet, he also mentioned that the likes of Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Tim Duncan, and Hakeem Olajuwon were not ‘relevant’ at 37.

“It’s amazing how LeBron at almost 37 is still being ripped for struggling, when he has an AD in his prime and not living up to expectations. Magic, Bird, Duncan, Hakeem, and Jordan were no longer relevant at 37. That lets you know how great LBJ is. “Keep it moving”,” Eddie’s tweet read.

However, Tim Duncan won his fifth NBA championship at the age of 38, and Eddie’s tweet upset many Spurs fans. But Eddie later admitted his mistake but reiterated that Tim was ‘relevant but not dominant’. Tim Duncan is one of the players known for his longevity. LeBron James is another player who will be remembered for his longevity in the NBA.

The likes of Robert Parish, Kevin Willis, Jamal Crawford stayed longer than LeBron James in the NBA. But they are remembered for being there in the NBA despite aging so much. And then there is LeBron James, who is among the most dominant players in the NBA right now.

James has a strong roster alongside him at the Lakers this season and has a good shot at winning another championship if they manage to reach the playoffs.

ALSO READ- WATCH: LeBron James Shares Motivational Video Featuring Son Bronny James