Anthony Edwards: Michael Jordan Comparisons “Not Wrong” Despite Humble Admission

Anthony Edwards has become one of the biggest rising stars in the NBA. At 22 years old, Edwards is already a 2-time All-Star and has led the Minnesota Timberwolves to the best record in the Western Conference this season. He has insane athleticism and a knack for performing his best under pressure. Many have even claimed that Edwards is the next coming of 6-time Champion Michael Jordan.

While the NBA World cannot help but compare Ant-Man to His Airness, Edwards believes he has not done anything on MJ’s level yet to be compared to him. In an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews, Anthony said, “I don’t wanna be compared to somebody of that caliber.”

However, the Timberwolves star immediately flipped his switch after showing his humble side. “I love it, I love it. They got faith in me for sure. I mean, they’re not wrong.” After giving Jordan his flowers, Edwards claimed people who call him the next Michael Jordan might not be wrong.

Edwards is having the best season of his young career, averaging 26.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. He has become a leader of the Timberwolves squad at a very young age and is destined to become their franchise player. Edwards even showed his competitive gene, like Jordan, during his brief playoff runs.

Even though the Timberwolves got eliminated in the first round in the last two playoffs, Edwards has played great in both series. He averaged a whopping 28.1 points in the playoffs, showing he can excel under pressure.

Anthony Edwards could be the next Face of the NBA

Many analysts and NBA superstars believe Anthony Edwards might be the next Face of the NBA. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith was one of the first people to compare Edwards to Michael Jordan. Last month, Stephen A. compared Edwards to Vince Carter, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan. “He is special. He ain’t there yet in terms of the names I mentioned. But he’s coming.” Smith claimed. Edwards has the raw athleticism of Vince Carter and the killer mentality of MJ and Kobe. That might be the perfect recipe to become one of the Greatest players in NBA history.

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Even Anthony Edwards’ GOAT, Kevin Durant, believed the 22-year-old was destined for great things. In his latest Boardroom interview, KD claimed Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards will be the best players in the NBA 10 years from now. That is a massive claim, considering the level of young talent in the NBA right now.

Edwards is definitely a generational talent. And with the Timberwolves as the first seed, Edwards might finally get to prove his mettle in the post-season. That might even solidify people’s claim of him being the next Michael Jordan.