Stephen A.: Anthony Edwards put on a SHOW, he's something SPECIAL! 📺 | NBA Countdown

Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon and Kendrick Perkins join Malika Andrews on NBA Countdown to react to the Minnesota Timberwolves' 120-95 win over the Phoenix Suns in their Game 1 matchup of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
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[@KOKINGCHRIS]

Ant is looking DANGEROUS!!!!

[@EduardoOliveira-zx9ju]

Stephen A will be on Monday morning and blame Kyrie Irving for KD and the Suns losing 😱

[@deronguy2643]

​@@EduardoOliveira-zx9julol

[@damien8438]

​@@EduardoOliveira-zx9junah he been praising kyrie all year. Ppl change sir

[@kingstonshacklebolt1431]

I’m gonna see what them Minnesota boys do with Luka and Kyrie… Playoff Luka is different. People forgot since it’s been a few seasons since Dallas was in the playoffs, but Luka took Dallas to the Western Conference finals by himself…

[@audoko82]

Ant is Him Him..... SW4TS legendary

[@SD_simma]

Ant is giving them mid 90's vibe. OFF & DEF!

[@jarardx2312]

Everyone didn't play off and def in the 90s. Only a select few players did just like today.

[@mikejr92mmj]

Mj vibes

[@h9erbi9dog]

Please DO NOT EVEN START. He’s never going to better MJ. Never

[@ChryslerChristler]

​@@h9erbi9dogno one is saying he's better than MJ but definitely you can see why there are comparisons. MJ even mentioned it.

[@h9erbi9dog]

@@ChryslerChristler not be better. That’s a certainty. He won’t BETTER MJ is what I said. Yeah there are some similarities but thousands of players have the same similarities.

[@ItsAJBro1]

Anthony Edwards is just different man!

[@mars3676]

They couldn’t even say MJ name cause it will ruin him

[@presidentialkingdom2201]

@@mars3676just don’t want to jinx the kid. It’s clear he’s got the same feel for the game that the GOATs have in their prime.

[@mars3676]

@@presidentialkingdom2201 that’s true. I understand now

[@Coffeendonuts]

@@presidentialkingdom2201undoubtedly. Ant man will be the biggest star in the league in 3-5 years. He is only 22. He’s amazing.

[@Psychos1s]

He's giving me MJ/Kobe vibes. As someone who grew up in the 80's/90's, it's fun to see that intensity and taking it personal.

[@creamepiecharlie]

there has been some talk that MJ said (when he signed) he plays like him -- and Edwards is taller MJ noted. He even looks like him when he smiles. He's an extremely competitive young man. He will ultimately be the GOAT. The kid has an hooper's high IQ too.

[@123mikey1000]

I'm getting a young KD vibe

[@dasfx2895]

I been saying this for awhile. Edwards has a similar playstyle to MJ, attack focused, aggressive, freakishly athletic.

[@BrotherKellerman]

Similar to mj, but mj never made dunks and blocks like this lol. He’s way more athletic than him imo

[@MinnesotaEverything]

@@BrotherKellermanJordan was quicker, and is heavier with more power.

[@davidstick9207]

The difference between a team that wants to win...and a team that thinks everyone should bow to them. Good job T-Wolves

[@jand1144]

Preach 💯

[@SAINTxSZN]

The suns are so stupid 😂 really paying 50 mil for Bradley Beal 😂

[@jand1144]

@@SAINTxSZN 👍 true

[@samuelschimank]

D book is by far the best player in this series. Just wait folks 🥱

[@nathanaelgion2762]

​@@samuelschimank He better prove it then. Could barely see him this game

[@blablablaa14]

Ant's greatness is not just offense. Which is all ESPN will highlight, its how he plays both ends of the court

[@nickbachman663]

Did you even watch the video?

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

@@nickbachman663right lol

[@damianpresha9833]

Huh where is his rebounding and defense?

[@meatballjesus6131]

@@damianpresha9833bros 6’4” playing with two 7 footers on his team how much more rebounding do you want from him😭

[@ballsonyourmomschin1781]

@@damianpresha9833he had the best defensive rating in the nba for any guard this season. That’s where his defense is bozo

[@Deathscroll41]

He gives me Jordan/Kobe vibes. I love it!!

[@officialsonic1]

MOSTLY JORDAN

[@GSimmons3]

#FAXX

[@abimelekharlemyahudah4thtribe]

Facts 💯

[@Daveyjdigital]

Fax ​@@officialsonic1

[@tswagg504]

Killer instinct, fierce competitiveness….it’s the one thing missing from Lebron’s game.

[@abc-lh7tb]

We’re witnessing one of the greatest players of all time in his early years, don’t take it for granted.

[@TheKz97]

Bold statement right here

[@natecruz7114]

Lmfao Americans desperate to have someone better than the Europeans 😂😂😂

[@anthonyboyle5203]

@@TheKz97if you think that’s bold, you don’t know ball man

[@paulpaul1260]

LOL 🤣 OF ALL TIME !!! LOL LOL LOL LOL 🥱

[@hazza9595]

Going up vs Luka and Wemby though

[@reshawnbarrett4000]

TWOLVES WE PROUD

[@Daveyjdigital]

Absolutely

[@9durrell9]

😂 Phoenix will still win the series.

[@nighthawk4826]

@@9durrell9 HECKS NAH💀

[@hwfrmct]

@@9durrell9oh rlly 😂😂😂

[@MNClassicJJ]

Anthony Edwards is pure entertainment! He is a superstar! Hope he leads our TWOLVES to the NBA Championship! GO WOLVES 🐺

[@Ambassador_Network_TV]

Lakers washed them last season in playoffs. Edwards did none of that against Bron.

[@kingcharles520]

He's 23 and better now, lakes likely getting swept again anyway

[@Ambassador_Network_TV]

​@kingcharles520 Shutup dude. You making excuses, Bron was in Finals at 22. Lakers can get swept, Bron is already CERTIFIED GOAT 🐐

[@CurlyFroSkater]

@@Ambassador_Network_TVthey didn’t even meet in the playoffs you casual

[@mrclapz1488]

Your a real Twolves fan. Awoooooo

[@RelK29]

Ant has that Kobe, MJ mentality and I love it!

[@Saviiq]

Let’s say d wade

[@5luelight726]

People really thought the wolves wouldn’t tighten things up in the playoffs? One of the deepest and best coached teams in the league that’s championship material.

[@nathaniellarson8]

No kidding, supposedly every other team BESIDES THEM was going to play better defense during the playoffs, lol

[@cronoesify]

​@@nathaniellarson8number 1 scoring defense just turning into a turnip because "lol Minnesota" is literally the argument that was made.

[@Popsiclestand86]

@cronoesify KAT’s health and conditioning is the question i hear most. Same with Embiid, Giannis, Kawhi.

[@Phizzo4real]

​@Popsiclestand86 nah... ppl thought he will be back round 2 but that was before we "fell" to 3. I used quotation because it came down to game 82,so it wasn't a fall, more like a skid. Or a NAW electric slide 😂 Anyway, our defense is still there with or without KAT. And there I say we are still top 10 defense without Gobert. So, the fact that Suns whopped us in the reg, some thought "Gobert will get played off the court" and the defense will buckle. And yes, the Suns are a terrible match up for us. But we need to stomp them again in game 2. By the time they "start" to figure out in game 3, we can win 1 on the road, and end this series back at home in game 5. I really don't think we can hold both Allen and Booker to horrible nights for 3 or 4 straight games (for a sweep).

[@siniister710]

they've been goobers before but I don't think those people realize what having someone like antman does to the team. that dawg forces others to match his effort or get left.

[@deshawnreal1690]

When the great MJ compared Edward’s to himself that’s another level of motivation.

[@lllightskindude]

The Minnesota t wolves are bringing the energy and not backing down as a laker fan this series intrigues me more because Denver on the other hand uhhh 😂 assuming we get any games

[@Gfro27]

Yall can get one we got one last year

[@clolk5]

It’s only game 1 and I’m a wolves fan. The suns still have KD and D BOOK. LETS NOT GET THE BIG HEAD. GOOD WIN BUT STAY FOCUSED AND STAY LOCKED IN

[@Julio-ok6zs]

We have Kat Ant Naz McDaniels Conley Gobert Alexander Walker etc and number 1 defense so what r u saying ??

[@Nic0909]

Every year is the same with the media each game they change there minds based on one result

[@devonsolomon4153]

@@Julio-ok6zsHe literally says stay focused and locked in junior! Can you read?

[@nathaniellarson8]

The problem is that there are 5 guys on the court at a time...

[@luvcyrus5991]

It's not about getting a big head. You are right Sun's have HOFs on their team. But Like Doncic, fans know Edward, Haliburton and SGA are going to take ppls spots entering next year. Those guys have the IT factor.

[@watchOziastv]

It's was literally KD vs wolves

[@trainwrekka12]

Exactly how the wolves drew it up

[@check-vu8pm]

Kd a GOAT and thats ANT MANs GOAT. Let him have his moment. KD been in the league 17 yrs

[@LB-1027]

When did Perkins have such good takes? Love to see the respect he has for the Wolves this year. Hoping Minnesota keeps up the performance

[@RoyalBeggar]

He's been on the Wolves bandwagon all year. He likes this team and the way they play defense.

[@mrclapz1488]

He been watching us since 2019 at the beginning of his analysts career RESPECTFULLY 🐺 🐺

[@joeo5484]

Big Perk been going to WAR for Ant and the Wolves all season long.

[@mediamanianetwork1644]

Antman been putting in pain

[@trezoran08]

Timberwolves should give Jersey Number 23 to Anthony Edwards He is Michael Jordan 2.0

[@rich2586]

No 5 is him 5 is life he’s doing things his way

[@angelobrodie9415]

Never be another MJ. That dude went nuts on nba and took it personal !

[@collllllll]

Slow down for a second. Let him win a playoffs series first or conference finals, etc, before we get too excited

[@espiritupete]

Let him be his own

[@nuetv3562]

5 Life

[@teresaparler9793]

Anthony Edwards is the future of the NBA

[@Ralph9319]

That Rudy gobert trade worked out really well

[@lareka11]

Mac Daniels played amazing defense on the wing

[@Yuyu2x]

Kendrick been rockin w us for years since people were calling the wolves trash he’s been saying we are going to be a good team been there since day 1

[@twalk2008]

00:22 Dude look at Rudy GOBURR 😂😂😂😂 Country af.

[@KELAY24836]

Superstar of the highest order!!!! I love this kid. Brings back the reason I fell in love wit the game. I’m 33. Kobe was my 🐐 but this kid is NEXT F THAT HES HERE NOW!!!!!

[@matts2287]

Ant is sensational

[@user-it4yn9vz6c]

N Minnesota got da throwbacks like dey had when i lived out there w JR Rider n KG

[@terrancelittle3652]

Perk said he never played with a young talent lien that lol

[@Sdizzle7]

He said young leader. Open your ears.

[@Dilemina]

Paraphrased as "No disrespect to my old teammates, Durant, Westbrook, and Harden, but you coundt lead a team out of a wet paper bag. Ant has lead his team to where they are at and the coast is looking clear."

[@skervenboireau4893]

KD and Russ made the finals in year 5&4 respectively. Harden was in year 3. Conference finals even earlier than that. I like Perk but he was just chatting when he said that bs.

[@Dilemina]

@@skervenboireau4893 he was salty because they didnt lead Perk to a ring like KG, Pierce, Allen, and Rondo did.

[@tgtwane125]

@@skervenboireau4893THANK YOU ‼️

[@belak1551]

The kid has that MJ and Kobe type game. He is special indeed. Swag off the charts too.

[@bonsai_wolverine]

Love the passion he brings. Like when he was visibly upset at having to sit out with his 3rd foul.

[@jabraunricks1927]

I got the wolves for the championship in next couple years…they really too big…picking them just off size…bench go crazy too…maybe this year who knows

[@blablablaa14]

They probably breaking up the team unless they make a finals. Its the 4th most costly team. They probably trading Kat

[@cryptoOFkingz]

​@@blablablaa14that would be a mistake and a fireable offense to do something that asinine. They literally have a dynasty level roster. Their window is atleast 3 years to win a Finals. If they win this year then they for sure 3 peat.

[@blablablaa14]

@@cryptoOFkingz They can't afford to pay for this team. They have 3 max players and others. Their owners just tried selling the team and the people who bought it couldn't afford the team. Which means neither the current owner or possible future owners isn't trying to spend a lot. I am almost 100% sure that they make a big change, at the very least letting a Nas Reid level salary go for picks or something

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

@@cryptoOFkingz3 peat is crazy ima Miami fan but I love ant but they have a chance this year but when ant man gets a chance to play for a bigger market imo he will leave. I hope he come to Miami lol

[@shilliefisher5049]

⁠@@blablablaa14 nothing you’re saying about potential new owners is true. This team has been tortured for 20 years. No chance after the year we’re having following the Rudy trade and extensions for Ant, KAT and Naz that it’s going to be broken up so quickly. The owners want to make money, there’s a reason the team is worth double from just a few years ago - winning.

[@jetcrews97]

Edwards is Dangerous on the basketball court he’s a ⭐️🎧🔥🔥🏀✅🏀✅🔥🔥✅💐💐

[@moaazali4257]

Ant got errrrrrr body going crazzyyy 😂

[@rodheltambadoc4554]

Ant reminds me of MJ & Kobe, superior two-way player.

[@ClipVerse1304]

Someone say that series ain't start until road team win But props to ant and team

[@vangtk10]

Wrong. The series starts when tip off starts.

[@henrycastellon4397]

Rudy goburrrr

[@phonefamoustv7930]

As soon as the OG started cooking, SAS has to interrupt. It's like he can't be on a panel and sit back and watch somebody else shine.

[@Lebronscome]

ANT is my favorite basketball player by far but sometimes I really wonder if these talking heads watch the games. This game was won on the rebounding end and the difference in KAT and Gobert dominating in the paint was what set the game early. ANT going off and Booker missing everything only came into play after the lead was already built and were secondary reasons.

[@mirkomasotti7655]

This gon be a great series!

[@Bhatton1118]

So when you look at it from that perspective..... 😂 Everytime

[@rodrigolima9055]

Minnesota has 2 of the best players in the planet . JJ and Ant can make this state tbe the state of sports in America.

[@ObscureManifesto]

who is JJ?

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

Who? Ant man yeah he’s top5-7 players right now idk who tf JJ is lol

[@rodrigolima9055]

Justin Jefferson

[@kingdinodragonite3470]

They are talking about Justin Jefferson. Can't believe yall don't know who JJ is and I'm from the Philippines who barely knows football

[@shilliefisher5049]

@@ObscureManifesto Justin Jefferson - best wide receiver in the NFL.

[@HOV4N]

Rudy GO-BUR 😂 Æ 🐜🐺 is HIM!! BELIEVE ‘DAT!!!

[@DakotaJames-nd3ue]

It’s a great time to be a Minnesota fan

[@saltisgood]

This what we need in the NBA mid 90s vibe, no soft basketball, trash talk, competitiveness. Ant Man is my new favorite player

[@sedrickphillips]

KD handled business like always...on every team he plays on, he's always the best and most consistent player to bad basketball is a team sport.

[@raymatrixOffical]

Facts! I'm glad you see the truth about KD! Hes a constant professional. The best

[@LouiHimDuncan]

If he stops forcing his way off of teams maybe every team he plays on wouldn’t be depleted of Talent lmao 😅

[@sedrickphillips]

@LouiHimDuncan No one does that but James Harden what are you talking about. It didn't make sense for him to stay with the Nets after everything that transpired same thing with golden state all those moves were sensible

[@LouiHimDuncan]

@@sedrickphillips whatever helps you sleep at night bro lmao 😂. The man literally has been traded twice in the past 5 years probably will be working on trade #3 after they lose this playoff lmao 😂. It’s also sensible to honor your contract 🤷🏽

[@sedrickphillips]

@LouiHimDuncan bruh you trolling being traded and requesting a trade cause you got it like that is two different things goofy

[@pangaea1000]

The bench came thru big time.They did better then well,they played great.Mitch and Mcbride were stellar.Hart the MVP for game 1.Glad to see the coach is really getting better with subbing the players who effect the the game in a positive way and sticking with them.Defense is the key.Good job, these games will not easy.

[@mr.reindeersfriend730]

Unpopular take.. Ant will be first to win a chip, before Luka

[@therealbigboss101]

has a better team Wolves

[@240606ktt]

PURE BEAST!!!!

[@powerpoleextend]

Bro im excited!! San antonio born and raised here. This era is gonna be freaking ridiculous! Spurs will catch up eventually. Soo excited to see the next phase of basketball!!

[@franklin96901]

Facts!! Gonna be mad competitive!!

[@powerpoleextend]

@@franklin96901 you know it!! No hate to all other teams just straight competition!

[@JamesWise-rp4ss]

My boy ANT going HAM keep up the good work 🏀💪💯

[@PLF...]

As someone who likes technical basketball - even though the last 10 years have been low IQ basketball, it's so refreshing to see the Timberwolves embrace the core of the defensive game and spicing it up with mid-range on offense, something so important yet so lacking in almost all team gameplans around the league.

[@KidAstronaut]

I’m Nuggets Nation but I’m cheering for you AE! Keep it up bro!

[@thetyronezone5298]

Minneapolis Minnesota approves this video

[@esimpson31828]

Minnesota are Big and scary!! They are going to be a tough out for anybody including the Denver Nuggets!! 🔥🔥

[@MinnesotaEverything]

They would’ve beat Denver last year.

[@jackdanielss]

Anthony Edwards wants that smoke. That's why he is going to be a great

[@isaaccohen1022]

edwards is the new era kobe Bryant

[@preciousosuagwu1749]

Sliding them puppies lmao 🤣

[@Daveyjdigital]

He actually did play well that next night wilburn after 51 ant dropped 25 the next night

[@johnbowen6038]

He was looking special against the Grizzlies a couple years ago in the playoffs. He’s even better now

[@jcw034]

All that and no mention of Rudy defense and how that affects teams having to play them. Rudy forces adjustments on shots which also gives his guys time to get into the play and make plays. Thats why they gave up all those assets for him. Anything that comes within range (other than KD) has to adjust and that little delay throws off shooting and allows teammates to make a play on the ball. He was the one player that bother Denver the most last postseason and that needs to be a focus going forward

[@wolfpack9995]

KD Looking Old and Robotnic 😂

[@check-vu8pm]

There will be no KD SLANDER

[@lyricistproductions2174]

Twolves fan but Durant got 30 at 65%

[@MrBSHAW333]

Wait til Book and KD combine for 80 …then type

[@GarbageMan144]

Is English not your first language?

[@wolfpack9995]

@@lyricistproductions2174 Denver Nuggets here Buddy

[@guyprieto1593]

Bro he was the only PLAYER I saw that wanted a piece of Denver last year

[@Daveyjdigital]

I watched this 20 times 😂

[@audoko82]

I agree with Perkins.....AntMan we need to see more carnage from the SW4TS native .....iykyk show them folks shawty 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@JesusofUncool]

Lmao told KD he was the best of all time but it’s my time

[@josephgill734]

Twolves are more than just Ant tho. We are coming! Let’s go twolves.?Ant is absolute beast

[@minchutong9296]

I just hope Ant-Man don't get distracted and injury-free. Dude is literally a role model (so far). He is the next thing i reckon to be as great as Kobe / Iverson

[@antg7553]

People would be dumb ?? Umm no more like ya sport shows talk about the same 6 teams for clicks vs rewarding the new up and coming teams. So the average fan wouldn’t know due to short topics with limited TV coverage

[@sportsnerdtv4506]

Thank you!

[@TheManOfTheHourEveryHour]

Him and Shai should be 1 & 2 for MVP voting this year.

[@rulazigzag]

Shai #1

[@heyarnold8023]

Lord please keep Anthony Edwards healthy he can do it all

[@sethbothe3742]

Bulls Fan Here~ Anthony Edwards is my favorite player in basketball. His game is so fun to watch. He is better than all y’alls favorite player👀 I’d take him over ANYBODY to start a franchise with

[@PayTheBest-yz2ws]

Moving them puppies 😂😂😂

[@julienr.6254]

The may he moves, the confidence.. Antman is the closest thing to Michael Jordan there has been since MJ's last game with the Bulls

[@calikev7]

Y’all can say what y’all want but Steven A is great for TV. Energy, Word play, entertainment, personality is second to none

[@easy.grandpa]

ppl are late on ant he has been a redeye hellcat from jump nobody wanted to see it. some of us in ga already knew

[@WS-Deadshot]

KD indeed needs some help it was KD vs the wolves tonight

[@William_Stephens]

Anthony Edwards is my favorite non Hawk because of how Atlanta he is. If there was ever a superstar that would choose or has at least have Atlanta on his list of preferred destinations at some point in his career it’s him.

[@rulazigzag]

Nah.

[@zermanman9891]

He’s staying in Minnesota

[@creamepiecharlie]

Ant will be the GOAT

[@trpike08]

YESSSIRSKIIIII!

[@carltonmartin3080]

When a football player switches to Basketball he’s got that fire

[@nicolem3616]

I seem to vaguely remember the NBA world calling the Timberwolves trade for Big Ru the dumbest trade of all time… I wonder where all those people went lol Go Wolves 🐺 😊

[@ADirectorHitmanFilm]

THAT MAN GOT SOME JORDAN TRAITS IN HIM!!

[@tuckerkline4142]

If nba did a fantasy draft right now. Who would be the consensus #1 pick to start a franchise with? It has to be Ant or Luka

[@billjames1216]

He should be very careful it's only game 1

[@KNByam]

They love to overreact.

[@zyaxra]

Statement game from the Wolves. Suns are done

[@cryptoOFkingz]

The Wolves owe the suns 3 blowout wins. Wolves in 5.

[@sedrickphillips]

This is true...frank fixes the rebound issues and its a wrap.

[@shayan1702]

​@@sedrickphillipsHe cant, suns are short.

[@Mr.Majestic77]

I figured it out. Anthony Edwards is a hybrid Kobe Bryant + Allen Iverson.

[@Lorrddyyy]

He reminds me of Anthony Edwards… he’s a beast

[@zerokool-2058]

Ant-Man has that IT factor! That you can’t teach!

[@chancellor3122]

Rudy Goburrr playing in Minnesotarrr is a gift that keeps on giving.

[@dee7665]

Ant is becoming that face we are witnessing the beginning of greatness

[@TheSilversonGR]

So pregame SA was saying something about trios and wolves getting smoked. They were saying things like Phoenix are the only team we can't guard. Where was that now? We were fighting tooth and nail all season long with two great teams for the number one spot. Where were was the "superteam" from Phoenix? I don't know what is going to happen with the rest of the games but we are a deep team, with a great coach, playing great D. We are a team.-

[@iaskquestions]

no doubt because he believes in himself and backs it up. when he gets more experience under his belt a healthy AE will be top top face of the league...

[@rodollaz938]

Stephen A is one of the GOATs fore sure.

[@brettduncan15]

Strange seeing ESPN actually praising a Minnesota team for once 😂

[@Mista-Md612]

Let's goo wolves!!

[@EmiliosFather]

Let’s gooooooo!!!!! 🐺

[@talesfromthetrip]

Ant look like he can make a run in these playoffs!

[@ronniewoods7383]

Edwards is going to have a top 3 all time great career Mark my words

[@PhoenixChaos]

At church tomorrow I’ll be praying for Jordan to find purpose in life and to teach this kid the ways What a fun story that would be