Stephen A.’s interview with Anthony Edwards: Relationship with KAT + comparing to SGA & Luka

In part of ESPN’s All-Access the Timberwolves, Stephen A. Smith interviews Anthony Edwards before the Minnesota’s game with the Milwaukee Bucks as they discuss Ant’s thoughts on the team’s expectations, his relationship with Karl-Anthony Towns and emerging as a future face of the NBA.
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[@aaronboone8097]

SAS earlier today: “I never compared Anthony Edwards to MJ or Kobe” SAS in front of Ant: “When I look at you I see Kobe, I see MJ”

[@taywsmith]

Why you make me laugh so hard

[@truthonly-]

The media hv liars everywhere 😂😂😂

[@Drequeezy]

Bro I heard his voice reading that

[@gregoriusrex1855]

I believe he sees similarity in their shooting form.

[@EricK-ir8np]

He said he sees MJ, Kobe and Vince Carter!! Did he compare them?? His game reminds SAS of them!! Yall dont comprehend very well!! I’m not surprised!! 😂😂😂😂🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@sensei_...]

SAS: "You,SGA and WHO?" . The amount of hate ESPN has on Luka is insane

[@monroecoleman9028]

He could’ve said ja he just hurt

[@Daveyjdigital]

This not about Luka and people so mad stephan A didn't hear what said

[@RemmyRiffs]

Hmmmm... I wonder why?

[@sensei_...]

@@RemmyRiffs he is not american or black

[@alexsamain812]

ESPN full of racists

[@taichou_exe]

Ant Man: I’m not the star Ants sweater: ⭐️

[@John-xk2uz]

With an "I" in the middle of it lmao

[@johnathanhornesr]

😂😂😂😂

[@WillThomas-hs3oj]

He's a clown like most ppl nowadays

[@JOK3RC4RDx]

@@WillThomas-hs3ojsure thing Will

[@robeln.4094]

@@WillThomas-hs3ojI guess clowns recognize other clowns huh? 🤡🤡🤡

[@sharkihd4123]

Stephen A Smith leaving out Luka’s name is hilarious. His agenda against Euros is crazy. But shoutout Ant for saying Luka. He knows who the Top guard is and he wants all the smoke. Dawg

[@labtechtech]

This whole interview is a dumb attempt to try to make Anthony Edwards the face of the league. When there are probably half a dozen non Americans who are better basketball players.

[@enrijsvelmunskis7029]

Take a good look at what he said about Porzingis. And everyone in Boston says the opposite. Not bad in locker room. And if you look way back... His team mates in Spain say good words about him... I could go on. But. I agree 100%

[@Amuroray77]

He literally said who? What a racist. He hates white.

[@speedylucero93]

I noticed that too! SAS has something against Luka, SAS should not have a vote in the mvp ballot!!!

[@Daveyjdigital]

Nah Anthony Edwards is the top gaurd and your boy luka knows that

[@qutaiba3511]

This interview has a WWE style feel to it

[@francium_hd629]

You think Pat doesn’t have anything to do with this 😂

[@InfiniteCoreXD]

John cena: your favourite sports are more like wwe than you think

[@WillThomas-hs3oj]

I think it has a clown type feel to it

[@Tehui1974]

I'm surprised SAS hasn't tried to create a 'face' and 'heel' rivalry.

[@adequatequality]

Has to be the ambient noise in the background, the shaky camera, and the interview looking like it's shot on a film set 😂

[@Lunaistathia]

Dayum, you can tell Stephen hated that ANT mentioned Luka. "WHO?!" xD

[@bondinho6114]

Hahahahahaa facts!!!! Stephen A Snitch hates Luka that’s crazy😂😂😂😂

[@manoftomorrow5987]

Why ESPN seems to be hating on Luka these days? What did I miss?

[@jamesleroy8797]

@@manoftomorrow5987he’s european and he’s white. Nothing else other than that. They’ve never really given much love to international players especially the likes of Giannis, Jokic, Luka. That’s why they hyping Embiid so much right now because he’s an American citizen now

[@markozbunjol625]

@@manoftomorrow5987 because they are racist. black people are more racist then white people. true

[@TheJtrx123]

@@manoftomorrow5987they tryna push Tatum as the next US face of the league but he is one of the most boring superstars in the leage

[@MavDon-qc9tc]

SAS hate for Luka gotta be studied. Did Luka steal his girl or sum 😂😂

[@masonstank4177]

Whitey bro

[@Daveyjdigital]

​@@masonstank4177 are u playn victim

[@thirsty57]

@@Daveyjdigitalno a lot of us don’t like y’all. And vice versa

[@leonkro5427]

@@Daveyjdigital no we not black we just see how it is.And pushed by everyone,hate whitey is new favorit sport for "coloured" people xD jews doing wonders

[@danieltatum4262]

Caucasoid people playing the victim card

[@lavelleandrae27]

You can’t help but love Anthony Edwards. The dude just got that ATL SAUCE 🔥🔥Minnesota will have a championship trophy 🏆 real soon.

[@mbah2007]

This kid is special and his high IQ is undeniable. Love his confident personality and intelligence. Sky is the limit for him

[@dre7147]

Thats the type of mindset i like to hear from Anthony Edwards lets go Wolves 🐺🔥

[@agspec123]

nah he brought up luka though thats real respect

[@Daveyjdigital]

@@agspec123 luka is not on ants lvl tho

[@berniesabandal8679]

​@@Daveyjdigitalbecause he's above Anthony Edwards... only edge ant has on Luka "the magic" is his hoops....but other than that... he's got nothing on Luka who is the best guard in the NBA...main reason why you guys hating on him is because he's a white boy... that's it...

[@BAMAMADEMG]

Love the Brutha outwardly confidence

[@TomMcKee33]

The kid is confident but not arrogant. The perfect mix honestly. Listen to what he’s always said - couple years ago he said he wants to be the best player in the league, but he wasn’t there yet and had to prove it.

[@milesellington3384]

Watching this interview back during the playoffs shows Ant is a man of his word💪🏿

[@nydibs]

Love Ant, but he’s going to have to back that talk up. You know SGA and Luka aren’t backing down

[@coreyczech]

ANT has huge advantage by being 3 years younger than both of em while leading team to better record. ANT gonna shock the league this post-season

[@dontpanic1992]

@@coreyczechi got clips winnin it all

[@coreyczech]

@@dontpanic1992 I'd take the Clips over SGA or Luka any day. I think the Clips are kinda pacing themselves for post-season already.

[@jamesrod4180]

@@coreyczechso the whole clips team are just playing against Luka or SGA??

[@ChiefOttoSo]

Ant clears

[@glavotsky23]

Funny how Stephen A tried to leave Luca's name out of it. Respect for Ant to bring him up, but he ain't better than Luca

[@andrejones756]

he is bro you just cant let go.

[@connor_phillipz5689]

There is no argument that Ant is better than Luka.​@@andrejones756

[@accordingtodrew7302]

What are you talking about? He acknowledged Luka and asked him how he measured up against them. Yall Luka fans are insufferable I swear

[@hiimty8540]

He way better than Luka, people need to understand DEFENSE is part of basketball. And this dude play both ends of the floor at a the highest level

[@glavotsky23]

@hiimty8540 Luca is top 10 in steals, where is Edward's? In fact, name me one Stat that he's better than Luca in

[@loganmisiak5573]

I hope ant sees Luka in the playoffs, and says that to Lukas face!

[@raymondthomas1574]

Lol rhey scored 87 points last time they played mavericks

[@Kushagra.j]

Honestly after this bs he's speaking he's getting swept by the Mavs

[@devonsolomon4153]

@@raymondthomas1574and? That was before they made trades also that means nothing in the playoffs junior did you just start watching basketball?

[@EzraH214]

@@raymondthomas1574 that game neither Luka or Kyrie played and it was still a close game until later into the 3rd QTR

[@duffal0]

Shai and Luka are Ina different stratosphere compared to every other guard in the league. Ant is great tho, don’t doubt him

[@rashidadan8274]

The confidence of his responses to the questions 🔥

[@jpmorgancake]

Can’t help but to love Ant’s confidence 🐺😤

[@Baris4anyone]

He delusional! There is no way someone touches Luka out of these guys! I love Ant but u need to prove it first!

[@ZayDeyknow]

​@Baris4anyone he has and it's not delusional good thing your not in his life can't be a fan talking down in him like that

[@HeartlessWon506]

@@Baris4anyoneLuka hasn’t proven it yet either if that’s the case 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Baris4anyone]

@@HeartlessWon506 🤣🤣🤣 Luka A COLD BLOODED KILLER ❗️

[@HeartlessWon506]

@@Baris4anyoneAnt is colder and will get 1 before Luka 🤧

[@Mikel424]

Love the walk interview

[@DadBot-_-]

Yeah its a great vibe

[@deejay3j]

All players recognize Luka and his game. But haters like Stephen A can’t take his name 😂😂😂😂

[@jamargraham6707]

They recognize he doesn't play defense😂😂😂😂

[@leonarronquillo593]

@@jamargraham6707 Neither does Curry, or Jokic though??. So what's your argument? They won because they have good supporting cast. Timberwolves aint making any noise come playoffs time lmao.

[@aayanrussell7972]

He doesn't play defense.

[@deejay3j]

@@jamargraham6707Lol. Nobody does. Defense is a myth.

[@s0uldr4ke31]

@@jamargraham6707his defense isn’t even bad this year. I get your point but to me it shows a lack of games you watched from him. I fully understand prejudices die hard but I think we all should maybe once in a while not blindly follow the words of sports journalists who called Luka trash before joining the league even though there was incredibleevidence on the contrary, but instead trust our own eyes and watch 5-10 games to see if these narratives hold up.

[@speedylucero93]

Why did stephen A tried to dismiss luka AGAIN! TWICE in one day on ESPN! Smh !!

[@daoyang8919]

Young Kobe didn't back down from the great Jordan. So I like this confidence from Ant.

[@Ido9476]

@ILikeToEatCatzhe not but they the closest currently in the league

[@Novasimpact.]

⁠@ILikeToEatCatztbh the only person who should be in the same room as mj is only Kobe ant hasn’t done anything yet

[@nathaniellarson8]

​@@Novasimpact. Forget about what they did over their careers, Ant plays more like MJ than Kobe did. Kobe played and acted like a guy who read books about MJ, Ant just looks like him out there, completely natural.

[@03bbay]

⁠@@nathaniellarson8did you just insinuate that the 20 years of beautiful skill from Bean looked unnatural? You can’t just try and erase what we saw man. I’ll never understand any Kobe hate 🤦🏾

[@nathaniellarson8]

@@03bbay no, I'm saying the parts of his game that were "Jordan-esque" were a result of him trying to emulate MJ and copy his moves, he even said the Mamba Mentality was like a character he had to get into. Ant is out there doing Euro steps looking like MJ, and that is not an MJ move in the least. It makes sense because Kobe was taller and longer and less athletic(per his trainer), he just worked so hard. Not hating him at all.

[@macp6870]

Love Ant, love everything about. But he ain’t on the same planet as Luka. He’s way closer to SGA level impact than Luka. Luka on another level

[@jamargraham6707]

Man Luka doesn't play defense so Ant being a two player I am taking Ant before Luka any day

[@notreubensandwich]

@@jamargraham6707Luka’s far better defender than you think. You just don’t watch Mavs that’s all. Luka’s number 1 is post defence and top 10 in iso defence. Averages 1.5 steals and is super active on defence this season.

[@dre7147]

Ant is better.

[@kevinchavis2755]

@@notreubensandwichbut he’s not near the defender Ant is. Ant would beat Luka 1vs1 roo

[@notreubensandwich]

@@kevinchavis2755 lol Ant is not a lockdown defender. Also, Luka would TORCH ant 1 on 1 too purely cause of size difference let alone the difference in skill. If luka can't defend ant, ant cant defend luka either. But Luka is far better scorer and playmaker than him. Ant is just being pushed by the media. He aint even top 15 player lol

[@d-nice9160]

So happy to have Ant in Minnesota ❤ Bring the city a ship 🚢 please we need it ..

[@Longtime420]

Love the confidence but you definitely ain’t better then Luka with all due respect

[@Buxton051]

or sga, tbh

[@billybruce1100]

You stupid 😂 we will see

[@2gfresh367]

He does give Dallas the business tho🦾💯❤️🐐

[@Sdizzle7]

Lol how do you know? Ants only 22

[@BrendanSlob]

He's 22 and already a better defender and all around player. Problem is you people only look at flashy offensive stats. Ant has already shut down Luka on plays that have decided games and he's only getting better and better. Luka can't hold a candle to Ant defensively, it's a 2 way game. He isn't far behind him offensively and he's younger...

[@sidneya.4330]

OTW‼️ Putting in work Ant-Man! Earning it the correct way salute 🫡

[@alexsihalath]

Yo this walking interview is dope asf tho lol. Need more !! Feels way less tense and gives a way more relaxed answer towards questions

[@Cameraman4TheTrenches]

best player in the league rn hands down love what he doing for us

[@camdawson5524]

This interview gives straight jay bilas 90 feet interviews with college players. This would be great for the nba to add with Stephen a.

[@mcfcDJ51]

Literally everything he said in this interview is coming to fruition. This kid is special.

[@ThatPervyUncleAtTheBBQ]

Especially how he emphasizes team DEFENSE

[@TazSJ86]

Straight DAWG!!

[@Joel_Huaracha]

The NBA is becoming the WWE more and more everyday.

[@imawarrior4878]

When was it never is the real question

[@Waves-bf2sx]

😂😂😂

[@marcpolo.corleone5866]

Nice to see the timberwolves get some shine 💯

[@Justwin89]

Ant Edwards is a beast already! I’m very interested in seeing how far he can take his team in the playoffs. I understand he is getting these MJ comparisons but I need to see more.

[@MarqJimmy]

Need any more proof? Lol

[@LambSauceWill]

I like how this year’s playoffs is centered around the young stars. Ant, Luka, SGA, Ja, and Tatum all competing to Join Jokic and Giannis in the convo to become the next face of the league.

[@gwopgetta2091]

Ja?

[@t.owilson9697]

Huh???? Luka is already in the convo without the chips Tf u been at

[@LambSauceWill]

@@t.owilson9697 He’s a candidate. Can’t be the face without jewelry on your hand

[@imagezm]

This year's version of "I'm fine in the west"😂 ? Dope interview💪🏿🔥

[@BIGO916]

Ok this is great! I love this

[@narz7573]

😂😂😂I ain't never seen this much Wolves coverage in a positive light since the Derrick Rose's 50 point game I love it

[@user-np6wu4kb8d]

Love this dude

[@awesomeninja234]

Two guys doing their version of I'm fine in my conference in Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards.

[@Levord1980]

Love this kid.

[@johnappleseed203]

Love the interview, also love to see behind the scenes in Target Center. Go Wolves!

[@foundationsyth9825]

I love this kid man

[@kradoste6268]

Handshake at the end was on point

[@fkjla]

Stephen A ask questions so seriously 😅 and Ant laidback with answers..

[@user-tu8sz9cz5r]

Best Interview ever "walk it out" 😂😂😂

[@user-xx5pu7qr2n]

He is the new face of the nba ladies and gentlemen.

[@gezza7718]

Wow, this aged really well…Ant’s squad is now heading back home with the opportunity to sweep the defending champs.

[@apj1474]

Ant isn't better than Luka, keep dreaming though, it's good

[@shaqgotthejuice3]

He not , but he a 2 way player . Luka don’t play no defense

[@otisbanananutspunkmeyer]

Ant is 100 times better than Fluka

[@apj1474]

@@otisbanananutspunkmeyer if that helps you sleep better then by all means.

[@dre7147]

Ant is better.

[@johnharrison7413]

This isn't NBA 2k. Anthony Edwards is better than Luka.

[@miccheck4671]

Hearing that conversation and his poise just gave me chills because he is the next.....

[@LibraLee88]

Ima Fan...From chicago bro do Ya thing Ant much love

[@BobbyDigital_100]

Tell’em young man 🔥

[@Tre337]

Stephen a suits always on point 👌

[@MakimasGoodBoy]

Haha that’s dope. Great interview

[@YetiCoolBrother]

Love seeing Stephen A. back outside/at games & with the players, its his element for real

[@lucasreynolds7914]

Love this kid

[@kingsalomon6459]

This guy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@teedee1167]

Get em Ant!

[@dulcerico1667]

Ant putting respect on Luka’s name ❤ SAS couldn’t believe it.

[@pzoe13579]

So glad minny didn't let the melo ball hype let them miss out on this guy on draft night 🙌

[@craigsmall4806]

I like that A.A keep working dowg

[@theannoyingjamaican4556]

That’s what you call good tv/ media

[@CapoHendrix1226]

LEGENDARY INTERVIEW NO KIZZY

[@tag7376]

Few folk bout to retire soon. I wondered who I was gon rock wit....Bro got heart and game.. dnt think they got championship team yet but looking forward to seeing the journey. ⏰

[@RhapsodyBlues]

Love that Ant!

[@seanji24]

Ant's a superstar. he's about to be the face of the league

[@DaveHaze]

Yes if he doesnt choke in playoffs.

[@t.owilson9697]

Face of Minnesota yeah

[@johnlappa5447]

​@@DaveHaze I don't think he will choke. If he gets going, not many players in this league can even think of stopping him. Dude's only 22 and he is already terrorizing teams on both ends...

[@DROD57]

His well on his way good luck 🍀 Fella all the best. I’ll be watching

[@macp6870]

ESPN went from pushing Ja Morant to Ant now.. Meanwhile everyone no ones neither is nowhere close to the international’s

[@willwilliams8241]

Face of the NBA huh? Well with that being said he needs to lead the charge on fixing the All Star Game effort.

[@noyou113]

He led the charge on calling out players for resting during real games. I think if any player deserves to take a break during a meaningless game it’s him.

[@willwilliams8241]

@@noyou113 No one should expect an All Star to play the entire game so if the coach is subbing guys in and out, it will allow them to put forth more effort with low risk of injury. Just my opinion

[@SolidSolve]

Love this. Come to Miami Ant lol fr

[@sqweeps.03]

More of those from up and coming stars in the NBA!

[@picknroll929]

I'm a Mavs fan and I have no problem with it.. I think every NBA Star should think/say they are the best player in the NBA.

[@Gotedmandy]

SGA yes! But Luka is on another level

[@true2disunew2dis91]

Everybody in the hallway just tryin to act like they ain't trippin that Stephen A. walking down the hallway.

[@KeepItReal213]

Bright young kid🔥

[@finishfirst4580]

New face of the League

[@youngboymoni]

I like dis interview style wit Stephen a

[@Criminal.Lawyer.2024]

Shots fired! Anthony "better" smoke SGA and Luka every time he plays them cause now they want his head on a platter.

[@duffal0]

Obviously they’re much better players, but why would Stephen A ask that lol. Ant can’t say he’s worse than them, ofc he’ll say he’s better. Can’t hate him for it. He’ll be very good, wish the best for him.

[@Criminal.Lawyer.2024]

@@duffal0 Heated rivalries will be good for the game.

[@johnharrison7413]

​@@duffal0"they're much better players" are you feeling ok? Ant is better than both Luka and SGA, and I hope T wolves match up against them so you can see it and understand yourself.

[@duffal0]

@@johnharrison7413 please be serious lol. You clearly don’t actually watch games or are trolling. I hope you’re joking

[@user-bi6ut2rl9j]

I see it I see it come onnnn

[@glennstewart1101]

the chosen one..he is

[@lukeparagas2056]

Suit game on point

[@willemdee]

I love the confidence. Let’s see what the Wolves do in the postseason cause that #1 seed means nothing once the Playoffs begin.

[@vicentecardona533]

more of these

[@fiftyfour5738]

shai and luka both better tho..

[@jacobwhiting3723]

Ant will be the greatest of the three in ten years. Bet

[@swoleboytroy4061]

They’re also fckin 25 years old. ANT is only 22.

[@anibalvasquez558]

​@@swoleboytroy4061 Luka is 24... and was in the western conference finals 2 years ago

[@kingdinodragonite3470]

​@@anibalvasquez558Luka-less Mavs went up 2-0 in the first round. The Mavs would be atleast in the 2nd round without Luka. That's not valuable to me if you barely improve the team lol. He is statistically the most ball-hog player in history, beating Harden's 2019 season and 2017 Westbrook . Of course his stats gonna look good.

[@anibalvasquez558]

@@kingdinodragonite3470 Ok we are not talking about the first round he took them past the 2nd round too all the way to the conference finals. What do you mean he barely improved the team? And that's pretty ridiculous saying someone ONLY has great stats because they have the ball alot. Why would you take the ball out the best players hands?

[@heso504]

When Ant says he’s the better player, he speaking all around. Not just scoring. At this stage, I’d take Luka even tho Ant is my fav player rn. But Ant is a superior defensive player over Luka. That matters too.

[@Scar.Borough]

Sga is a better defender and scorer lol

[@Kushagra.j]

Americas are so dumb man. Can't wait for Luka and Jokic to shut up you're Murican stars again.

[@Slayer1106411]

Not by much.

[@Vyuel]

he is a better defender than luka thats about it, worse playmaker and scorer than luka, worse defender, playmarker and scorer than sga lol

[@Icanthearyouatall]

@@Vyuelant is a better defender than SGA idc what stats says ant has consistently guarded the other teams best players and lock them up in the most important times of the game

[@famousblvck]

“I gotta fulfill what he said” Elite mentality.

[@paitown9673]

Swap him and Luka and the Wolves are undefeated, and the Mavs are a 12th seed.

[@Knuisance131]

Ngl that's facts

[@wataruik2244]

When u say u think u are better than xx it means rn u are not better than them yet. Just do the work and when you are better you don't have to tell anyone u are better.

[@Theultimatemovieclipz]

You can see Stephen A Smith have great respect for Anthony Edwards...

[@Kstewart14]

Bruh he is bout to be the face of the league

[@Flaminhotmo247]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lamassoneriacistacontrolla9717]

Does anyone know the name of Ant’s hoodie?

[@HunterHyt]

Anthony Edwards’s gives me clubber lang vibes

[@sophiaf.]

🙏🏾🏀🙏🏾🏀

[@Drew-fn4hd]

Man he needs to stop that nonsense this boy ain’t better than luka

[@aayanrussell7972]

Much better. I'm taking Ant everytime.

[@sergioflores1929]

@@aayanrussell7972 stop it you can’t say that with a str8 face lol

[@aayanrussell7972]

@sergioflores1929 I like defense and winning, being black is just the bonus. No doubt it's Ant EVERYTIME.

[@PartyFighter123]

Ant is like 6'5 in shoes. Yet he averages 27 5 5 ... It was never about the height, its about the heart and Ant has it.

[@mikemcneil6814]

Straight Dawg 1:57 Because i Think Hes Exactly Right 😅💪💯, WWE Vibes To 😂

[@B3YONDOM3GA]

The hunt is on! 🐺

[@pg13pacernation30]

Will be Future MVP and future champion sooner than we thought😮

[@sean24833]

Time to come on home Stephen a