Rare Game 6 Clip Could Prove That Alex Rodriguez Will Not Deprive Anthony Edwards of Michael Jordan Treatment

During the Game 6 face-off, Anthony Edwards and forward Jaden McDaniels clinched away the victory from the Denver Nuggets and tied the series at 3-3. The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the game with their team effort and their outstanding star, Edwards. He was so impressive with his 27-point streak that the Wolves’ stakeholder and former NFL shortstop Alex Rodriguez celebrated the win with ‘Ant-Man’ in a very special way.

While ‘A-Rod’ was congratulating Edwards after the Game 6 win, both of them indulged in a funny exchange before inventing a new handshake. The handshake between the 22-year-old and ‘A-Rod’ involved their fingers pointing at one another and then putting their heads on each other’s shoulders as wide smiles took over their faces. The MLB icon has always been the foremost supporter of Anthony Edwards. He even drew Edwards’ comparison with basketball legend Michael Jordan.

After witnessing such compelling chemistry, the fortune might await Anthony. Notably, A-Rod is also a co-owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Therefore, the 48-year-old might also pull strings to give Ant-Man what he deserves, considering his electrifying performance. As for now, Edwards is earning only $13 million this year. However, according to the new contract Edwards would be earning about $21 million from next onwards. With the Wolves payroll deduction, A-Rod’s dream of matching MJ and Edwards may go down the drain.

Anthony Edwards: A Player like Michael Jordan for A-Rod

On various occasions, A-Rod has agreed that Edwards is “undervalued” and he is lucky to have him. Moreover, comparing Wolves’ guard talent with invincible Jordan, he complies with paying him well. He believes in former Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, who renegotiated Jordan’s contract in the fourth year of his rookie deal. Later, Jordan got an 8-year deal worth $25 million during that time. Though times change, the need to compensate talent remains the same.

Similarly, Rodriguez shares the same opinions as Edwards. With the talent to challenge Nikola Jokic and Co. with such boldness, Anthony definitely deserves a raise. Moreover, the Wolves’ guard can even renegotiate his salary with the front office. But the only hurdle obstructing him from getting the MJ-level treatment is the luxury tax that the Wolves are looking to avoid next season.

With the meteoric rise in Edwards’ ability to shine in a game, there is a chance that A-Rod might devise a way to reward his hard work fairly. But it all comes down to the legal resolve among the Wolves owners. If Rodriguez and Lore get the reigns, Anthony might get his dream deal in the future for his magic touch that revived the Minnesota Timberwolves.