LeBron James will turn 40 next month, but the NBA legend’s production on the court doesn’t show it. The Los Angeles Lakers star is averaging 23.3 points, 9.2 assists, and 8.6 rebounds per game so far in his 22nd career season.
Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith says there’s a player on his team that has managed similar age-defying play.
“@CalaisCampbell is one of my favorite teammates that I’ve ever had..
He’s the best leader that I’ve ever been around and I would go thru a brick wall for him” @Easymoney_81 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/NOKlQNMTdl
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 18, 2024
“Calais [Campbell] is one of my favorite teammates in all the sports I’ve played,” Smith said Monday during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. “He’s like the LeBron James of the NFL right now. As far as his age and the production that he brings to the game, still playing at a high level. The guy is 1,000 years old and playing like he’s 21.
“The best leader I’ve been around. Good dude, good person, deserves everything that’s coming to him.”
Campbell, 38, recorded his fourth sack of the 2024 season in a 34-19 win against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. It brought his career total to 109.5, moving him into a tie for 29th all-time. With two more sacks, he’d pass fellow future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald for 28th.
The top 5 players in pass rush win rate at defensive tackle this season. pic.twitter.com/wp7uoC7hgd
— Seth Walder (@SethWalder) November 18, 2024
The Dolphins signed Campbell to a one-year, $2 million contract in the offseason. In August, he revealed it was “the cheapest offer” he received “by a large margin,” but he took the deal because he believed in the team.
When the Dolphins spiraled to a 2-6 start to the year, they reportedly received calls from other teams looking to acquire Campbell before the midseason trade deadline. But Miami spurned those offers to keep the 17th-year defensive lineman.
