NBA History: 5 Oldest players to score 50 points in a game

#2 Michael Jordan - 38 years old

Michael Jordan played two seasons for the Washinton Wizards

On December 29th, 2001, Michael Jordan dropped 51 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 4 assists while shooting over 55% from the field at the age of 37 as the Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Bobcats, which later became the Charlotte Hornets. He finished his first season with Wizards averaging 22.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists while shooting over 41% from the field.

Returning after his second retirement, MJ played for the Wizards for two seasons. Despite being injury-hit throughout his Wizards stint, Jordan did provide moments of true greatness.

Jordan won six championships with the Chicago Bulls, six Finals MVP, and five MVP during his career. He averaged 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 49.7% from the field.

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#1 Jamal Crawford - 39 years old

Jamal Crawford last represented the Phoenix Suns during the 2018-19 season

The oldest player to drop 50 or more points in an NBA game is Jamal Crawford. The guard at the age of 39 dropped 51 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds while shooting nearly 54% from beyond the arc in a loss against the Dallas Mavericks.

Despite being 39, Crawford would be a massive addition to any team in the NBA right now and has not officially retired. Over his career, the guard has averaged 14.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists while shooting nearly 35% from the perimeter. He has played for the likes of Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, among other franchises.

The guard was drafted as the eighth overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers and was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls for a deal that included the draft rights to Chris Mihm.