Anthony Edwards on Michael Jordan comparisons, Timberwolves' success & MVP race | NBA Today

Anthony Edwards on Michael Jordan comparisons, Timberwolves' success & MVP race | NBA Today
I sat down with Anthony Edwards to discuss his confidence, the Minnesota Timberwolves' success this season, being compared to Michael Jordan, the MVP race and more.
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[@skippayless4357]

“Oh lawd we got Malika doin pushups on TV y’all” 😂 I think Ant pushed the table to win 🤣

[@HOV4N]

You lose you pay up 😂😂😂

[@dangerkadung]

A1 from day1

[@deejones9833]

For real he pulled the cloth on the table😂 she dope for still knocking the push up out tho

[@rymace2261]

Like MJ

[@user-zt4su4ku6n]

@@deejones9833I swear I feel like that’s some MJ would do

[@Cloud550vv]

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His One and Only Son so that whoever believes in Him, shall not perish but have eternal life” God loves you no matter what, never forget that!😊😊9

[@hydrwo2203]

Amen bless God 🙏 🙌

[@prospermuziranenge]

Amen

[@urbanecstatic3180]

Amen 🙏

[@amadoutidianeba8926]

For saving the world God didn't have any option but sacrifying his "son". In other words Killing him 😂😂. This is rediculous man.

[@AGPULLSHEAT]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@ef3602]

Just like MJ when he was asked who was better Kobe or Lebron and he says KD😂😂 You ain't fooling nobody Jord-ANT.

[@brad2943]

Kap - he said Kobe

[@endless_waltz18]

@@brad2943nah bro he said Kevin Durant first. Jokingly of course 😂

[@Bj2003_]

Haha. Nah ant been saying kd the goat tho

[@endless_waltz18]

@@Bj2003_ there’s players today that see Kevin Durant or even Paul George as their GOATS. We gettin old fam 😂

[@dannymorrison137]

Its either MJ or Bron. Any other answer is nonsense

[@MELL0YT]

This interview proves if ant is doing anything we will watch 😂💯

[@wlbw1]

Wow lol you're right

[@nazeemfonemgaddafi]

😂😂

[@smiles83ish]

Absolutely!!

[@quintinjolliff553]

She does that she a snitch

[@kerrygalloway509]

I only watched it because of Anthony.

[@ayoonine]

he has the energy and charisma and skill that the league needs. He's the face

[@zeid8804]

he also has a pretty face! but id like to see Giannis as the face

[@gold6813]

I think his choices off the field have already ruled him out

[@leonarronquillo593]

Not even close. lmao. Literally other players has that "energy & charisma" as well and just miles better. He's a budget friendly Dwayne Wade.

[@gohanvasquez9356]

Bron james

[@Six10demigod_5]

He clears wade​@@leonarronquillo593

[@Chessbox09]

He actually physically resembles a young MJ, its uncanny. Also he's a throwback player, he said that he LIKES the 65 game minimum for players. He's the only player so far who's come out and said that. Even a vet like Jaylen Brown is petitioning for 58 games which is pathetic.

[@T1Oracle]

If you're blind maybe. His face is more square, he's shorter, and has more hair.

[@PRPS.purpose]

@@T1Oracleit’s the skin fool😂😂😂

[@jakariwright1170]

@@T1Oraclelike a quarter of an inch shorter

[@Brloder]

He’s no mj nor is he gonna win a championship anytime soon.

[@baumsquad222]

But doesn’t want to compete in the ASG.

[@RapSensei]

Ant Man's funny as hell for that. He clearly pulled on the table cloth. 🤣

[@tristanmanuel7787]

Facts

[@Daveyjdigital]

😂

[@nostudion1037]

😂😂 hell yeah

[@DUVAL_County]

It fell towards him and all😅😅

[@FishersofMen_]

These interviews feel like you interrogating them😂😂

[@dre7147]

I like them tho no lie 😂🔥

[@joewest228]

Let her fine ass do what she want

[@chancepettis7723]

Like why is it so dark lol

[@Dizcreti]

@@dre7147why do you watch malika 💀

[@selomkiflemariam]

She tried to make it look fun, but he wasn't feeling it.

[@gold6813]

Ant man with the push off to win. His dad would be proud

[@kennethko1534]

I like how direct and no BS he is. He gives real answers, as opposed to what he thinks people want to hear. And he can do it while still being likable, he's for sure got that charisma needed to become a face of the league type star.

[@caseymckenzie3951]

Wonder if he fucked ol girl

[@shezpherd]

The Jenga + Interview combo I dig it lol. Maybe more board games + and interviews combo is the way lol

[@honestabe_9207]

Facts, I concur big time!

[@michaelturley8222]

Can't tell if Malika is dumb enough to think the middle pieces are the hard ones or she's trying to trick him into losing lol

[@RapSensei]

All y'all missed how Ant Man pulled on the table cloth. 😭

[@vonchristiancarloandrade7698]

I think this just works well with Ant since he gets bored easily it keeps his attention and engagement with the interview.

[@Osei_Bean_8ryant]

​@@RapSensei Atlanta people are finessers

[@Themikelawry]

She really knocked out them push ups 😂💯 respect

[@cedricwade926]

She think she has a dixx.

[@c-2active]

Husky ahhh

[@Bruce-r4z]

she wants to be a man and trying to prove anything to show she can outdo men.

[@yungkb3x]

@@c-2activeshe a man

[@pedrocoke5928]

Yeah she tryin her hardest to be relatable and likable

[@soufatldude700]

another example of the malika andrews/taylor rooks effect. "Who stands in your way" "Ourselves" 🤣🤣

[@musichub3926]

cant even blame em

[@Kharl19]

🤣🤣🤣

[@5luelight726]

That’s a normal answer

[@frantzp]

"who's the best player in the NBA?" "me" "who's the 2nd best?" "KAT"

[@progressiveoverload3915]

I’m fine in the west

[@dre7147]

Future face of the NBA great interview

[@iamhorcruxer]

Draymond disagrees lol

[@DanteGoldz]

@@iamhorcruxerDraymond wrong

[@Brloder]

Nah not all.. At this point it’s a toss up but it won’t be him

[@Kenny-qg9gc]

​@@iamhorcruxer Draymond said he don't know if he's ready yet the dude is young but Draymond said he likes him.

[@Yoyoiooui]

It’s gonna be wemby and luka

[@cmrdeaconblues]

Anthony has a personality and a charisma that will be very lucrative for him..

[@eddiecampbell9663]

Ant man is the future......only problem with this interview is that malika was doing it we can't stand her

[@cmrdeaconblues]

🤣 🤣 🤣 She did piss me off with that Stephen A. Smith thing. Apparently they've made up, but I'm not as high on her as I once was, but if I'm honest, even that was only because she's fine.. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@eddiecampbell9663]

@@cmrdeaconblues I used to like her when she first came yo espn but after all of that stuff with her talking about men and bringing up ppl past she turned me off.....I never thought I would say this about a women but every time I see her she make my skin crawl

[@parkermudsen1063]

The fact that young players are still being compared to Jordan confirms that he’s still the standard to be measured against (aka the goat).

[@sugarfoot23]

Jordan was something to see. Never seen anyone like him in any sport.

[@lrmiller-pz3jr]

​@sugarfoot23 Now that's a fact that MJ is the standard for comparison in the NBA. There will never be another Michael Jordan unless GOD sees fit to create them; he is the "Mr Natural" of basketball!!! The closest to him is Kobe Bryant as an off-shoot of Julius Irving, Earl Monroe, and the other name eludes me. MJ's acrobatic style has not been matched and until someone else does that, there can 't be an accurate comparison. Please stop comparing this arrogant disrespectful kid to MJ. He talks too much and taunts players who have earned their ratings in the NBA. LeBron has broken some of MJ's records but he still isn't worthy of the comparison either.

[@danielkhan7014]

She digs him so much

[@dre7147]

Amazing interview well done and Anthony Edwards is the MVP.

[@iaskquestions]

awesome interview, great interaction in relationship to one another love it!!!! Malika you make the sit downs appear so comfortable for the person sitting across from you. Ant is so laid back fun to be around.

[@Dizcreti]

🧢

[@Dizcreti]

Jk ant carries

[@T1Oracle]

FYI: Unhinged is the opposite of "laid back"

[@iaskquestions]

​okay thanks​@@T1Oracle👍

[@MAzsiv3]

MJ , Kobe , & KD finally somebody solid put some respect on that man KD name

[@B7k7n]

For real KD is really great, they just hate on him cause he moved to the warriors

[@BoosterGoldEarth6]

Bro if a fraud

[@brickflipper5273]

KD is not better than Steph. Neither is Lebron. Put respect on Curry's name

[@kveale17]

9:16 Ant definitely pulled the table. Look at his left arm and the table move.

[@Totalsau]

this nigga funny asf

[@c-2active]

Alright referee. Taking a close look at the call

[@joaquinrodriguez2381]

fr ge too competiteve like his daddy MJ

[@brianteague44]

Mike his daddy

[@brianteague44]

She said besides me in Jenga, she got game

[@Brian.Israel.Matt15.24]

This MJ interview dope, when the Goat speaks i listen

[@jamochachoa7186]

Bro looked like MJ in the thumbnail

[@Brian.Israel.Matt15.24]

Because he is bro

[@izzytony69]

Because that’s his sprout 😊

[@Negus1k]

Eddie Winslow.

[@jamochachoa7186]

@@Negus1k i can see that

[@Studentofthegame3]

Malika tryna gain her black fan base back with this one lmaooo

[@ColdDream224]

What a shame 😂

[@IlFree]

Notice how her attitude shifted and she’s being more nice to men now lol

[@Studentofthegame3]

@@IlFree not bringing up random old charges for no reason either lmaooo

[@mcmi469]

What did she do?! ​@@IlFree

[@aaronq6500]

These interviews are always awkward asf but funny as hell 😂😂

[@jonnyoppz4322]

Awkward? Shit. Ever had a conversation?

[@KIDKEEF11]

Lol what why ? malika is so cute

[@aaronq6500]

@@jonnyoppz4322 stfu bru no one asked for ur opinion

[@PatG129]

Him and Jordan got the same charisma

[@jamarroe2020]

Bro pulled the table cloth fasure 😂😂😂

[@theoldbk5419]

@8:57 you can see Malika is feeling Ant, the eye contact gave it away!

[@Steph_30.]

Malika and Anthony Edwards had a chemistry

[@williensthilaire5191]

Don’t need a high school diploma to see it 😂

[@Brooklyn-SOD]

Why aren't they comparing him to LeBron ? I thought he is the GOAT ... Has LeBron already fading out of the conversation ?

[@darjuandavis8053]

Who you want to dunk, on besides 'Me and Janga' is crazy

[@Profitthe1]

Bro lol 😂 I would of had to engage in that statement in the smoothest way

[@darjuandavis8053]

Fr. I'm like I would have had to shoot my shot.

[@Royal_xpineaaple]

boy that was nice nice. I was feeling her lol

[@kadeemskf4133]

I think my favorite thing about this guy's game is his physical and mental toughness which is very rare to see in the NBA

[@ddames]

This was dope. Love Ant

[@EllaXRob]

Ant is a real one. The NBA should be focusing on talents like him instead of LeBalco. Can’t wait for that flopper to retire.

[@2kdemiks816]

The jenga 😹that’s dope

[@theper4sho]

Placing the pieces on the table though

[@mukbangdboii]

@@theper4shofacts ain’t even playin right lmao

[@dennesey]

"Who stands in your way of making the finals" "Ourselves". Love that. Most guys would name another team but not this guy. Wolves are their own opponent.

[@jaybanthony]

Hard no to root for him. Great energy, attitude and talent. 💪🔥

[@JACKSchimke-ye1yh]

theyre playing it wrong! stack the ones on top!!

[@Dilemina]

They heard you bro

[@Muslim.muscle]

Yeah that’s what I said 😂

[@ianmig]

These bots in the comments are getting out of hand

[@Daewonnni]

He has the swag and the intelligence. Still young, but I’m rooting for him to do well. The NBA and basketball needs him.

[@tyronesingleton8710]

Dope interview.

[@Dizcreti]

🧢

[@Bohemianvampiree]

@@Dizcretihatin’ ahh boy

[@Dizcreti]

@@Bohemianvampireeglazing ahead boy

[@TH-1988]

Malika wanted some of Ant, he also wanted some Malika too.🤣

[@Collinsworthington]

Tryna hide it🥹

[@othellorucker8107]

I know dave m be shaking in his boots interviewing these brothas lol

[@joeo5484]

“You’re doing a jenga interview with who? Anthony Edwards??? COME ON!!!!” 😂😂

[@othellorucker8107]

@@joeo5484 😂😂😂😂😂lol fr insecure asl

[@DROD57]

Great Young man seems well mannered and Respectful sky is the limit for him Best of luck in the playoffs. ☘️

[@coreywhitehead6743]

these malika interviews be like dates for these nba players they be saying anything to impress her

[@kingnaz8465]

So far only Steph jokic giannis and Luka don’t say nothing crazy to impress all of them act like they don’t even want to be there especially jokic giannis and Luka

[@ASMRSpiderman]

to be fair this is how ant talks to anyone that interviews him but I’d be geeking if I had her in front of me too

[@BriefKeef]

​@@kingnaz8465giannis don't fuck with her so that's understandable

[@Chris-fz7mu]

Lets go i was waiting for this interview.

[@503Leander]

She was feelin u bro

[@caseymckenzie3951]

I was feeling her

[@joshuaplummer2683]

she don't even know how to play Jenga when you take out a piece you have to line them back up on the top

[@Zayb3lll]

“Who do you wanna dunk on , besides me or Jenga”😭she’s tryna get crusheddddd

[@amarrofficial3]

Besides me in Jenga bro changed phrases 😂😂😂😂

[@mcmi469]

JENGA is a Swahili word...it simply means to BUILD. Swahili is originated in Tanzania.

[@DontCallmeLadale]

This man is NOT MJ just stop with that lazy trash narrative.

[@jsasa5668]

What a great interview! I love she got Ant playing a game while the interview. It seems that it would get anybody out of their head and help them be more engaged in a more in the moment and genuine/honest way. Less "I am doing an interview" more "I am here playing and chatting it up". Love this format.

[@ivannikolov8004]

Ant pulled the table cover😂😂😂

[@bigdaddyt06]

The sexiest interviewer in sports❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@supernotnatural]

I don't wanna compared to MJ I'm the best LMFAO You are MJ

[@hooligan5381]

no the hell he not he not even kobe how the hell he Jordan 😂😂

[@Yoyoiooui]

@@hooligan5381no where near the caliber of Jordan and prob never will be but he looks like Jordan and gives off the same energy as him.

[@PP-ec6cw]

@@Yoyoioouihopefully he can be better so we can stop talk Jordan so much

[@Yoyoiooui]

@@PP-ec6cw u really think he can get 6 rings, average a career 30 points, and win defensive players of the year as a guard when guys like wemby exist in the league now.

[@PP-ec6cw]

@@Yoyoiooui fuck the Rings that team sport but hopefully we have a few superstars that can have a chance to do their thing sick of hearing about mj overrated he just was ahead of his time with great marketing. Now we let stars grow and focus on the now

[@getitdmac]

Love the interview but y’all playing jenga wrong 😂😂😂

[@m3kistler]

exactly! Why is nobody talking about this??

[@antball775]

Being compared to MJ you better win something I’m not sure why folks keep comparing players to MJ the closest was Kobe and he wasn’t as good as MJ it’s not many as good as Kobe and I like AE

[@Kombs-cr2mj]

For those who dont know, Jenga is a swahili word which means build in english. Originated from swahili indigenous who found in Tanzania nation, Eastern of Africa. Karibu Tanzania, the core of mother nature.

[@lilrocnine6658]

We can create almost anything.

[@AmbassadorAusar]

Beautiful. Thank you for the knowledge!✌🏾

[@blackzero23]

Doesn’t have the mentality like MJ or Kobe. Fools around and doesn’t have that win at all costs mentality . Example A: shooting left hand at all star game.

[@stephaniewood1547]

Ant is definitely an original. ❤

[@wendellcharles2329]

Nowadays everyone want to be Mike… stop trying to make a Great player by lighting them up like with this youth… Stuepss He’s nothing like Mike

[@richborn6700]

Anthony Edwards : "oh you blowing on it tho" Malika Andrews: "nah im not cheating" *SEND DA VIDEO*

[@austinkylian3808]

sanitize the mind

[@involuntarysoul3867]

DA VIDEO

[@fl8n8g8n_08]

From being a fan of Durant, to destroying him in the playoffs😂😂

[@deeseminol5429]

Thats how the torch gets passed, tbh

[@zswagsta3510]

Ngl Anthony Edwards ina Bulls Jersey would just be sum

[@jakobedonald8586]

I ain’t gon lie.. that shit would be clean 😂🔥💯

[@ompongfuntaniel6680]

Nothing compare to michael jordan kat is better than you edward no kat in wolves no win because you are not accurate in scoring sometimes law sometimes high

[@AFRICA-TIKTOK1]

Look how she smiling, and blushing. Look like she got a crush on him !

[@AddisTime]

nah, she likes white guys

[@mcmi469]

They both got a crush on each other. She loves Antony and Antony loves her. They play hide and seek

[@dre7147]

​@@AddisTime She likes anyone.

[@JoselitoAntolen]

And now we ganna know that LeBron MJ comparison is gone.lets accept the fact that Edwards is the is the comparing MJ for the goat conversation😁

[@joseclarke9651]

Love this interview. Ant and the Timberwolves are coming...... watch out NBA!

[@O_Slim]

Y’all gotta get somebody else to ask questions because this is basic level shit😂😂 like yall let a middle schooler who got a sports casting dream do this

[@djmbenga4tw]

Cheating at jenga is crazy

[@zarbuxdaruwalla5264]

crazy that ANT said KAT is #2 and Dame didn't even include Giannis in his starting 5 lol

[@LARULES100]

Ant and Kat been grinding together for a while.Thats respect you earn through the years.

[@jonnyoppz4322]

Its called being a good teammate. Ant's all about winning...gotta ride with his dudes up.

[@paulfrank7164]

U definitely look like your pops I mean MJ especially when he 1st came In the league and u got that glow about u 4real4r just stay focused the rest is history

[@TywainTitus]

She shot her shot lol… she said “ who do you want to dunk in the nba besides me in this game we playing now”

[@daviskenrossir]

In and out game is wild

[@kly1994]

He got in trouble on social media because of his in and out game…

[@Jaccobtw]

I like in and out burger

[@wataruik2244]

This MJ comparison kills young talents. Stop these BS. Young talents need ppl to push them everyday in the gym not praising everyday for achieving nothing.

[@K-zq6tp]

This an interview or date night?!

[@cainzalmeida6794]

I'm here after they swept the suns and beat Denver twice in a row. They going to the finals for sure

[@jonathanprinters]

He has the energy and charisma to be the face of the league. Win a chip and If he stays out of off field trouble he’s a lock.

[@kodzovimally1661]

He in MN that’s a plus no off field issues here

[@kailaxa9391]

Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

[@joebriggs5781]

Malika has some fun with her interviews, it's not just a straight-laced boring Q&A. These are more enjoyable to watch.

[@amariadore1618]

-AA

[@yungblade7]

Lowkey is probably jordans son or something lol

[@yixkhblank7956]

bro moved the table and she still knocked them pushups down💪

[@marios3631]

This ninja looking more and more like Michael Jordan not just his play either with his looks looking like Jordan with hair

[@thejanglezclan]

Anth: "The only thing stopping us is ourselves." Also Anth: "I'm gonna shoot left-handed in a game." He wasn't lying about the T'Wolves being their own biggest obstacle.

[@shawnlaw89]

Lmfao no bulls***

[@Ytomany]

Listen i like the kid and ive watched sports enough to know that the only reason they are doing this is to get people to watch and get headlines, but man am i sick of everytime someone has a great year automatically people say they are the next Jordan, then they fall off. The whole thing about Jordan is consistency and doing so much in such a short time, bro was consistent his entire career even when he was on the wizards with his bad knees, bro almost took that team to the playoffs then the injuries worsened. I am saying this for the people who fall for this narrative every couple of years.

[@wallyspicks]

Whose here after game 1 vs Nuggets?

[@soloflightcraziness1984]

Hahaha me

[@aliansarrr819]

They're pushing him to us and saying he Is the best player in the league, he Is more fun to Watch but until Joker & Giannis r playing he Is not gonna be the best in the league in Sorry america even Luka, Jayson Tatum and d book are Better at this point especially Luka if u Watch the games u know. LeBron , steph & kd era still got another season i think and thats done FOR. Dont forget Zion(potential Is planetary) and shai gilgeous Alexander its gonna be hard FOR ant man to become the face of the league i love watching him play but if they start shoving content surrounding him toward us and blatanly lie the pubblic might not appreciate It thats It hopefully he becomes a new Jordan and proves me wrong❤

[@austinikonne7235]

really great interview 💯

[@upupandaway6882]

Comparing to MJ? Are you nuts? You are not even better than Dwade OR Kobe what more Mike? Get real. Too much Air in your head.

[@ultrawidemods5175]

He looks like a young MJ.

[@josephinejonesbrown5784]

HE LOOKS LIKE HIS OWN KIN.FOLKS 👋 HEY 👋 KIN.FOLKS KIN.FOLKS THIS YOUNG MAN GOT HIS OWN FOLKS STOP ✋️ STOP ✋️ STOP ✋️ STOP ✋️ STOP ✋️ HIS FOLKS WHO IS HIS BLOOD KIN IS HIS OWN IMAGE 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤

[@MECHEFKEE]

She disgust me....espn is forcing her on players...

[@charleybarley914]

respect for pounding out those push-ups!

[@a.daposalami5496]

They look good together 😊

[@brt432]

She's gorgeous 🥰 not just in her appearance either... Smart, articulate, and a good sense of humor.. total Package... very good interview and props to Ant-Man... A strong, successful career ahead for him 💪🙏

[@shamupeterson2874]

Ant’s gotten better at pulling out

[@tarikdebarge]

?

[@Muslim.muscle]

They ain’t even playing right you’re supposed to stack the pieces back on top so it gets higher.

[@tache2387]

The camera man had one job

[@Askbeej]

Is she making a subtle joke about Ant pull out game with this Jenga interview?! Lol Malika wild

[@PeachTree-u4b]

She'll turn on him soon.

[@johnjacobs6718]

Facts.

[@John-yt3bk]

💯

[@fantangler81]

After he turns her out lol

[@tito5428]

40+ year olds have a dog to root for. I will follow

[@farhanmohammed1189]

ANT actually might be the GOAT.

[@hooligan5381]

yeah a actual GOAT 😂😂😂