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[Saint Cy of JFC]

Interesting that you didn't write about Millsap.

#hater

Paul has been incredible this year in just about every subtle aspect of the game. He's gotten so good at playing off of others it's ridiculous.

Well he said statistically speaking, I was just using 2 more extreme examples. Statistically speaking, Millsap is very similar to what he was last year.

 

[NAOS]

I see.... but he improved well beyond 25.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

People still seem to be underselling Hayward's game from the 3 writers comments on that article.

 

[Stifle Tower]

I think that is true for average players or players that overly rely on athleticism. Better players find ways to improve every year.

Marc Gasol is having a career year at 29 (going on 30 in January).

Korver had his best year last year at 32.

Probably 26-29 is a good "rule of thumb" range, though obviously there will be exceptions. Guys like Stockton, Malone, Jordan, etc. had their best seasons in that range. Bird at 31, then a decline. What I think is safe to say is the physical toll really catches up to most players by their very early 30's. Korver has been a bench player most of his career. I think that has saved some wear and tear. He's also never been known as a physical player.

I think it's a major consideration as the Jazz look at FA's.

 

[Hantlers]

I think minutes has a bigger role than age.