King James v. Air Jordan at Age 22

Simply put – Michael Jordan at age 22 was simply nasty. He posterized so many future NBA 50 Greatest Players and NBA Hall of Fame members that it’s ridiculous. He got to the basket at will and he showed glimpses of a consistent jump shot and defensive skills. Everyone was in awe of his talent.

Simply put – Lebron James at age 22 is amazing. He has a perfect mix of size and speed, court vision, and the rare ability to make his teammates better. He's single-handedly carried his time to the NBA Finals.

Jordan’s Production at 22 years old:


Regular Season: 28.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 5.9 apg.
Post Season: None
Age at First NBA Finals: 28
Experience: 2 seasons in the NBA
Height: 6’6
Weight: 216

James’ Production at 22 years old:

Regular Season: 27.3 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 6.0 apg.
Post Season: 25.8 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 8.3 apg
Age at NBA Finals: 22
Experience: 4 seasons in the NBA
Height: 6’8
Weight: 240