# NBA Washed Meter: Late-30s Stars Still Relevant?

> How aging NBA stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry hold up after 30.
- Title: NBA Washed Meter: Late-30s Stars Still Relevant? · CBS Sports
- Summary: How aging NBA stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry hold up after 30. NBA stars aged 36-41 show varying levels of performance, with some declining and…
- Keywords: nba, lebron james, stephen curry, klay thompson, james harden, de mar derozan, washed meter, age 36, age 37, age 38, age 41, ppg
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-washed-meter-james-harden-lebron-james
- Published: 2026-11-13T15:30:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nba, lebron james, stephen curry, klay thompson, james harden, de mar derozan, washed meter, age 36, age 37, age 38, age 41, ppg
## Aging Superstars
The NBA faces aging superstars with persistent injuries yet many remain relevant deep into their 30s.
## LeBron James
LeBron James (41) averages 15.1 points, 6.5 assists, and 7.2 rebounds per game.
## Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry (38) leads with 27.8 points and 3.9 assists per game.
## Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant (38) averages 20.9 points and 3.6 assists per game.
## Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard (36) scores 19.8 points and 4.2 assists per game.
## Draymond Green
Draymond Green (36) averages 3.2 points and 7.5 assists per game.
## Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson (36) scores 14.4 points and 3.818 three-pointers per game.
## James Harden
James Harden (37) averages 16.7 points and 5.6 assists per game.
## DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan (37) scores 10 points and 3 assists per game.
## Washed Meter
The washed meter measures how much older stars have left in their tank this season.
## LeBron James
LeBron James has declined gradually but remains a valuable role player.
## Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry remains a baseline for old players not being washed.
## Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant's shooting has declined but he's still a star.
## Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard is recovering from a torn Achilles with strong performance.
## Draymond Green
Draymond Green's offensive role has diminished but defensive value remains high.
## Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson is a key shooter but defensive vulnerabilities are growing.
## James Harden
James Harden's rim pressure has diminished, affecting his value.
## DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan's mid-range shooting has dropped significantly.
## Key takeaway

NBA stars aged 36-41 show varying levels of performance, with some declining and others maintaining peak relevance.