There's No Superstar In The NBA Like Anthony Edwards

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In this video, we take a detailed look at Anthony Edwards unfathomable rise to superstardom and what separates him from the rest of the pack.
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[@h.sonata7577]

When it comes to 22 year old Anthony Edwards, you Michael Jordan.... is the FATHER!!

[@YodaSmokes]

Ant is Jimmys 1/2 brother

[@mikecheatham6176]

😂😂😂

[@MrJohnnyAOA]

*are

[@TwoWay-xX]

When it comes to simple 5th grade grammar, you sir…are an idiot

[@donnydogpiss4533]

*ARE

[@michael_d.jordan]

Someone said Ant is just MJ with interpersonal skills 😭

[@Brickwilliams]

Only 5 mvps and 6 fmvps away, he’s so close to being mj…

[@universalplayz7496]

@@BrickwilliamsI mean age for age his basically mj but actually better…

[@Brickwilliams]

@@universalplayz7496 how the fuck is he better, jordan averaged 37-5-5 for an entire season at that age you filthy casual.

[@michael_d.jordan]

@@Brickwilliams he’s getting up there dw, like Tatum he’s only 19 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@Brickwilliams]

@@michael_d.jordan he’s getting up there????? How exactly???? Can you tell me how he’s close to Michael jordan???

[@alexgrissom3513]

Someone said they’re the 90s bulls reincarnated: they have an MJ, an all nba defender, and a bisexual power forward

[@CP0rings33]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@markjackson6431]

he isn’t the next Michael Jordan, he’s the first Anthony Edwards

[@brandonparker9205]

Thank you like stop calling these players the next mj next Kobe etc

[@ThatAintTheThugShaker]

Like Wemby, he's the real 1 of 1. He's coming to his own instead of wanting to just follow someone else's footsteps

[@ryansnustad9133]

He's carving out his own niche.

[@Daveyjdigital]

Both 😂

[@theophilusjones6024]

I’ve been saying this for a while now, KAT deserves more credit for sure

[@PROTOGgouki]

Wiggins, by moving to the Warriors, was able to figure himself out. I think the same thing happened to KAT once Edwards rise became apparent.

[@wizniz00]

@@PROTOGgouki first edwards rise is apparent and second wiggins is no stud

[@flash-sn3ng]

no way. KAT just got saved by Ant if anything. if this was just another "wolves get swept in the first round" or "wolves don't make playoffs, shut down Towns for rest of season" the shitstorm around him would've been massive. KAT has been in the league 9 years and added 0 to his game.

[@wizniz00]

@@flash-sn3ng that last game, i seen kat hit a post fade and that sht look nice af, never seen him do that before and as much.

[@ozzee5094]

Kat a soft fraud watch him fold vs the nuggets and end up losing the series

[@Rayhan-fj7es]

Crazy to see how quick the media and everyone has switched to these comparisons

[@cryptidian3530]

American media is desperate for "the next great American super player", that's why. They don't like talking about foreigners.

[@jasonv2323]

It’s so stupid it’s like Lebrons reign is over let’s quickly find the next guy we can push down everyone’s throats as the next Jordan! Just let the kid play and make his own name

[@flash-sn3ng]

@@jasonv2323 its almost like they're trying to run a business or sm 🤔

[@Daveyjdigital]

Comps started 2020 pat bev brung it to media from wolves fans and MJ spoke on ant Again recently

[@spiderphil]

​@@jasonv2323lol they did the same to LeBron when Jordan left

[@JD-iu6rv]

I know he doesn’t like the MJ comparisons but this feels like a Batman Beyond situation, an MJ Beyond if you will. A successor to the man himself

[@calraymond7756]

I like that comparison

[@timl9724]

Ant is smaller and doesn't have those giant mitts. He's a lessor version, but a welcome sight to see.

[@ry_an.]

@@timl9724he’s like half an inch shorter but just as quick, way beefier/burlier, better shooter, better handler

[@rudykadous4005]

that would be Kobe. He was MJ reincarnated

[@MF_DOOMer]

Heck of an analogy

[@OMGItsRudeth]

Big men of this era: I wanna be a overall powerhouse! Defense, shooting, post moves, etc. Guards: I wanna be the best teammate and help by being a shooter, passer and conducting offense! Anthony Edwards: Im tryna get a bucket and remind everyone, no one is touching me 💯

[@ANDRE1mang]

Thank you for this vid Andy!! Anthony Edwards is that man. NBA needs more players like this. Dude is using his skills and talents to the max and not holding back. He reminded me of Jimmy Butler at times, play style wise.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

*_Am I the only one who believes this year’s Timberwolves have the NBA’s best defense since the 2003-04 Pistons?_*

[@ericconners923]

Absolutely what I think watching them

[@gridirongod4207]

If they played in 2004 they holding teams to under 80 PPG.

[@MallPeaMallCow]

They shut down an iso heavy offense in Phoenix to now a pick n roll, 5 out motion heavy offense in the Denver Nuggets. I would say they are the best defense that we’ve seen since the 2008 Celtics.

[@mattmmixes]

I’d probably take 2014 spurs but either way best we’ve seen in years

[@JetEngine85]

You're the only one

[@SuperNASCARrocks]

Ant Man has that dawg in him. The energy he brings to the court is unmatched. He elevates his level of play every time he’s out on the court.

[@goodcompanyman]

I havent been so dazzled watching an individual player in a long time until this guy. This guy is just so smooth

[@pierregibson6699]

It’s the IT factor,he has IT……whatever IT is…..You know IT when you see IT…..in any genre

[@bryanterrill7674]

Great video. Man Ant is super crazy in those clips. It's hard not to love the guys energy and charisma. His interviews are always fun to watch too. Timberwolves are serious this year

[@eric3peat920]

Anthony Edwards might be the next Dwyane Wade

[@mattmmixes]

NBA scriptwriter making him go down 0-2 in the finals just to drop 35 a night for the final 4 games

[@Epupify]

​@@mattmmixesHahahaha the scriptwriter 😂😂😂

[@Nathan-qz3mg]

He has the spirit of MJ

[@quincywally1240]

Loving the up tempo music and Ant talk, I needed a lil touch up on his history.

[@bball3048mm]

Anthony Edwards draws physical and athletic comparison to Michael Jordan. But Michael Jordan had the " it " factor that made him a compelling figure and face of the NBA. Time will tell if he can be the face of the NBA. At least in the NBA community of fans, media, and players Edwards is recognized as a great player who has a great upside. But the " it" factor is not the same imo.

[@Demi-kid]

You know what's crazy to me. Yall remember when he got drafted and scouts said he didn't enjoy basketball. I couldn't believe that and I'm happy to see this kid thrive. As a Suns fan I aint mad.

[@_drawkward_]

I think this year's playoffs have been very instructive due to the refereeing style; these games are closer to the defense that I grew up watching in the NBA. They are allowing a LOT more defensive contact (actually allowing defense) and players' numbers as a whole are dropping precipitously. Kinda lets you know who would have been effective in the 90's, early aughts from today's league. It was so much more physical then. Ant and Brunson would have been right at home, apparently. You could say most of the things in this video about Jalen Brunson as well (give the man his flowers). Love watching the ascendence of new stars. It's so much fun.

[@alex4863]

As someone that loves defense minded basketball, seeing the Twolves ball game gets me a lil chub.

[@LokiTricksterG]

Being gay will also do that.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

*Anthony Edwards is D Wade with the personality of Allen Iverson with some TMac sprinkled in.*

[@SupremeAnon]

He’s more disciplined than Iverson

[@OMGItsRudeth]

You just picked some names and threw them together lmao he’s just Anthony Edwards dawg let him be his own player

[@jasonv2323]

Why do you insist on comparisons??

[@wizniz00]

@@jasonv2323 kobe/Tmac kobe had that defense and drive to win, Tmac because any given minute Tmac would get hot from 3 and make a few in a row

[@11jerans]

He’s way more athletic and explosive than DWade ever was

[@-bacon_bacon-]

Damn saw ur video 6 years ago on Jokic. Insane predictions

[@FeelnLikeIDoEveryDay]

That’s the MJ comparison I’d make. He’s just more physically gifted then his peers but more importantly a good attitude and competitive spirit. Which trio is better? Towns, Gobert, Edwards or Rodman, Pippen, Jordan?

[@user-jw5qj8kv2y]

Anthony Edwards is already one of the NBA’s most irreplaceable players In the first-round of the 2024 NBA playoffs, the Timberwolves swept the Phoenix Suns 4-0. Edwards firmly took control of a franchise that hasn’t seen this sort of success and excitement since the early 2000s of Wolves forward Kevin Garnett and team president Flip Saunders, who later was named coach. It sounds like hyperbole, but the next several months could change Edwards’ life, career, and the future of the NBA.

[@whatsgood22022]

Ant is the most fun player to watch in a very long time.

[@sippins]

Timberwolves were coasting under the radar because they didn’t have many televised national games.

[@richborn6700]

They will now. I remember a Wolves Celtics game in Boston going to overtime and TNT had NOLA blowing out GSW on their broadcast. Minnesota about to get national love AND probably Christmas games for the first time since KG twenty years ago

[@GrimRomanXIII]

Those shoes are something..lol

[@BooBooDaFoo330]

Bro Edward’s is no where near the caliber of player Jordan was even during his early years. 80s MJ was otherworldly

[@universalplayz7496]

Edwards at 22 is literally playing better than Mj at 22 And is actually making playoff progress

[@flash-sn3ng]

@@universalplayz7496 which means nothing in the long run it's only a glimpse as to what might be. Edwards at 22 being better than MJ at 22 doesn't guaruntee he'll win 6FMVPs and 6 titles. edit: 6fmvps

[@universalplayz7496]

@@flash-sn3ng did I say it will? No but for his age his an extremely similar comparison

[@BooBooDaFoo330]

@@universalplayz7496 nigga Jordan was injured his second year but came back in the playoffs and dropped 63 on the 86 Celtics in the playoffs.

[@playbxoy]

@@flash-sn3ngnobody said he will, thats yo slow self saying that.

[@Daveyjdigital]

Anthony edwards is my favorite nba player

[@rudykadous4005]

SGA is also a breath of fresh hair to watch...they both got that kobe factor in their game

[@ken58763]

sorry but Ant is much more enjoyable to watch. No hate on SGA though phenomenal player

[@rudykadous4005]

@@ken58763 I agree Ant is currently my favorite player, but I also enjoy SGA and what he's doing as well.

[@11jerans]

Yeah I love watching free throws and 240 minute games

[@rudykadous4005]

@@11jerans that only happens when LeBron and the Lakers r playing...we all know the refs bail lebum out with free throws consistently

[@hobowithagun24]

Not tryna watch a free throw masterclass whenever SGA plays. ANT is the only breathe of fresh air to watch. SGA has to much Harden in his game. Been there done that. Nothing fresh about SGA game

[@mookredtv]

MJ is the past AE is the future

[@nikospitr]

Amazing player. And I love his "old school" style.

[@deezabs3521]

As a die hard DWade fan, Ant is my next guy. I can see every DWade aura in him. The flashiness, the defense, the hardwork, the leader, the performances on high stake games. I've been searching for that type of player since DWade retired 5yrs ago but i failed until I watched Ant since last yr and now I'm sure of it. He's that guy

[@lancethomas7603]

Idk about y’all but I don’t see Edwards taking his talents to south beach anytime soon. Finally the era of loyalty seems to be coming back as the snakes and frauds retire

[@richborn6700]

LeBron wishes in year four he had the defensive team Edwards has right now. He'll even 2007 LeBron could do wonders with KAT on his team. Tim Connelly came to an already good team, and made moves to create an elite team. This is all expediting Edwards growth and maturity through the post season and beyond

[@playbxoy]

He might not go to Miami but he might go somewhere else. Dont speak so soon ...You dont kno what the future holds.

[@playbxoy]

@@richborn6700LeBron living in your head rent free i see.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

_Ant would have dominated the early 2000s!_

[@jasonv2323]

It’s much easier to dominate todays game than the early 2000’s

[@ry_an.]

@@jasonv2323back then the game was inefficient iso heavy offense. Anyone can score but Today you need to be a well rounded player to dominate

[@jasonv2323]

@@ry_an. What you are saying is so ridiculous! In the 2000-2001 season only one player averaged 30 ppg! This year we have 7! We have mid grade players dropping 50 + games every year back then it was rare! In 2000 4 players scored 50+ this year we had 20 score 50! What you are saying is just flat out bs! That’s statistics prove otherwise!

[@flash-sn3ng]

@@ry_an. are u gonna follow up with anything or is this just a "trust me bro?"

[@ronniewoods1990]

​@jasonv2323 thank you 😊 finally someone who actually watches the games.. No way that kid that was commenting watches the games there's literally no defense & it's just so boring 😴 I can honestly barely watch it 😴

[@wolvesrevenge866]

Its so refreshing seeing small and big markets alike competing for a title

[@AirRusher1992]

Ant-Man will be reckon force in this league. Mark my words

[@minhquang6080]

He already has 😂

[@jasonv2323]

You act like you just broke news that everyone already knows lol!

[@ivanott7196]

As a Wolves's fan, I was surprise why just now people start notice Edwards. Although, he's freaking no. 1 pick y'll!! I think mainly because he was in the same draft as Lamelo. With Lamelo in the draft, it seems like LaMelo was the only player who get drafted while everyone else went undrafted. Thats why many people didn't notice Edwards does exist.

[@cavy369]

what if he never wins an MVP because the league is so talented, but he ends up being the most successful playoff player with the most rings in this new generation?

[@universalplayz7496]

I think the league would start giving him MVPs just based on him winning the rings back to back years Doubt they wouldn’t let a multiple time finals mvp winner not win a mvp

[@benserkowski4663]

The fact he’s 22 and doing this is crazy I don’t think mj was like this intil he was 27 or something. But… he’s got to win 6 chips to be the king which is a lot to ask

[@edz79]

wow, mj winning gold at 21

[@edz79]

mj defeating nba all star selection at 21

[@Killshot15]

Tbh what makes Ant different is he sort of has a little bit of Kobe and Micheal Jordon in him not necessarily how he plays but how he carries himself when he’s on the court he’s going at your neck and wants to absolutely obliterate his opponent which is a thing a lot of nba players don’t have. Ant is also a great team leader and actually takes responsibility for his mistakes just listen to him speak after a win and after a loss it’s amazing to see.

[@KenAdams-mb9fw]

He's a lot more bulkier than MJ, I'm concerned injuries might derail his progression.

[@Blortoblorto]

Wolves fan here, he’s bulletproof, comes back to the floor after incidents that would send most players to games off to recover.

[@dasiniboot]

Man is insanely popular. My girlfriend, who isn’t a basketball person at all, was showing me highlights and telling me how awesome he looks

[@richcerasale8909]

Anthony Edwards is probably the next face of the nba when lebron and steph reties

[@ken58763]

I'm so happy Ant is finally getting the recognition he deserves. Go wolves

[@jasonv2323]

He is a great player but we have to stop comparing people to Jordan! All it does is set them up for an unachievable goal! Just let the young be Anthony Edwards

[@i_l96]

Ever since Jayson Tatum was 19 years old, he's been 19😂😂😂

[@Serching4JerryGarcia]

Lmao. Shit was hilarious when Bill Simmons and them tried to make it seem like he was going to be the face of the NBA.

[@spensorbierman8597]

Edwards reminds me of MVP derrick rose

[@jimbobfisher8904]

Aye them shoes lowkey hard and he reminds me more of Kobe

[@llydrsn]

Rudy Gobert was quite maligned when he came over from Utah. There were questions about how he will fit in. Then Ant came up and said he will go to France and train with Gobert during this past offseason. And this year, Gobert won Defensive Player of the Year and the whole team seems to be having so much fun being together. KAT even led a chant for Gobert during one post game interview. I am pretty sure Ant's gesture is one of the reasons why there is such comfort for Rudy this year.

[@marlonalatiit1609]

those flairvoy are very nice shoes!

[@nothembajozi2862]

John Salley spoke about how great Anthony Edwards was a year and a half ago on Vladtv saying he would pick him over Giannis. I guess he knew Giannis would be injured two playoffs in a row. Good luck to him because the champions have pulled one game back.

[@1Joseph25]

What separates Ant is the leadership and allowing others around him to thrive without him doing everything, that’s why his numbers don’t pop off compared to Luka or SGA but it’s gonna get plenty of free agents to consider Minnesota

[@johncraftenworth7847]

his skill is higher than gianis, but they are both athletic beasts :O

[@depekthegreat359]

Antony Edwards could be a future superstar as he looks unstoppable with his attacking and defending and I can see more to come from him at Minnesota Timberwolves,good friends!!!:-D

[@Mence1809]

I know its not true or no one has ever clarified but i think the first thing happened when ANT was drafted by the Wolves was to see the footage of the infamous practice when Jimmy and the G league players ripped apart the first team LOL. Then he knew that this team lack leadership and toughness and well, put a lot of work into this beside hooping his ass off. Also, KAT is wonderful as a second option and he fit the role pretty well, which can be traced back to ... the Jimmy incident LOL. I hope KAT and ANTMAN can get Minnesota their first ring.

[@Nathan-qz3mg]

The spirit of MJ is here!

[@BobbyAlejandro21]

Jayson Tatum really pisses me off sometimes…. He doesn’t shine when the lights are at its brightest. Anthony Edwards and Wembanyama are the next up. Everyone else can follow.

[@bumblebity2902]

Everyone wanted about insane Wolves D video

[@josiahb.1598]

With the pieces the wolves have (Edwards, Gobert, Towns, Reid, Conley, etc.), I think they have a chance to compete for the NBA championship.

[@vinny_the_kidd]

Let’s enjoy these new players without comoaring to nba legends.It’s not good for them either the pressure specially if the comparison is tge Goat

[@Drunken_Master]

Just a glance at him in Hustle would tell you kid's gonna be a leader.

[@ryansnustad9133]

I hope they don't ruin his career. He's just a dude that you build your franchise around. Leading by example. Still easygoing. KAT is that guy too, he just needs to stay healthy. Timberwolves have a strong roster. DPOY, Rudy Gobert is electrifying. Almost like Rodman.

[@thisguyzack9922]

I believe so

[@johnguarino3832]

Yeah ANT Man baby

[@alkayamassaly4185]

I'm a simple man. I see an Andy Hoops video, I click on it immediately!

[@camerontaylor6884]

Suns fans were hoping that Book turned out like this . He still nice but Ant different

[@oxfordbambooshootify]

It's important to note that Ant is still a few years away from entering his prime years too

[@AskDrLinqShorts]

1:16 huh, i dont remember young mj publicly dissing his teammates.

[@prphd555]

Proved me wrong

[@benjaminan1183]

0:41 Why did you show SGA?

[@Killshot15]

As a Minnesotan who was born and raised in Minneapolis we’ve never had a better team in my 24 years of life yes KG era was okay but this Ant era is different I hope he gets us a chip man cause we know the Vikings aren’t gonna get us anywhere

[@Blortoblorto]

Fellow Minneapolitan, I don’t know that about the Vikings.

[@sfdko3291]

I'm early. ALL HAIL THE ANT KING NBA IS IN THE CHIMERA ANT ARC NOW

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

🐜👑

[@Serching4JerryGarcia]

Patrick Mahomes is the face of the NFL despite being in Kansas City Missouri. Why can’t Ant do the same in Minnesota?

[@user-bc3mt1rd4n]

My 2nd favorite player

[@clabrayphillips1303]

If they ever come in a 18 i will buy them

[@manchicheng23]

MJ=Kobe+Kawhi+Edward all in one

[@joshuatan3353]

I see him as a DWade 2.0

[@Syceaux1]

Put the old song back lol

[@isaacwashington5573]

So Why Was He Robbed Of MVP 🤔😱

[@Huskerguy316]

I haven’t watched single full nba game the whole year but I’m tuning into Ant tonight

[@jerrygraves6531]

People were so ready to move past the African-American players in as soon as LeBron retires. I don't understand how they're saying that style was dead already

[@therocklau]

OK, this is just laughable, even after round 1 sweeping the suns, no content like this exist, Ant got his praises but no one says he is leading this generation, only when they go 2-0 over Denver and Jokic, all of a sudden "something seperate Ant from the rest of NBA", Ant is gonna be great, he will improve even more in the future, but right now, he is what his MVP vote is, a Top 10 player maybe Top 5, not touching the throne of Jokic, and not over Luka and SGA, no one likes bandwagon stuff.

[@juice1530]

Hes got the exaggerated swagger of a

[@eamparbeng]

Dr.J, MJ, Kobe, Steph Curry, now Ant man

[@TyFr.]

Ngl everybody d riding ant this is his first playoff run and yall already comparing him to jordan, he's a good player but if we being real if he retired rn he ain't even top 100 all time he def got a lot of potential tho, yall gonna jinx his career or something

[@kaibigan_28]

Which young American player can be the face of the NBA? Or which young NBA players can be the face of the NBA.

[@phillyboul2384]

He just made a video in a RACES essay form😂

[@jeremygonzales5295]

dragon ball z music in the background

[@TBCLINQ]

His face looks very much like Michael Jordan's lost son.

[@Killshot15]

The thing is I feel like Tatum is also a great player but he’s simply too soft to be the face of the league while Ant just has that dawg in him even though Tatum might be the better player Ant will pass him soon if not he already did

[@alexanderadonyae7937]

Anthony Edwards is a younger version of Jimmy Butler except Edwards way more athletic and a slightly a better shooter💥 they both have that dawg mentality

[@Rpghubofficial]

Before we start, I want to introduce you to Papyrus

[@AaronVillalobos]

go back to the old background music brodi!

[@tobznoobs]

MJ and kobe averaged 5 rebs and 5 assists. Edwards is in good hands. not everyone is a triple double machine.

[@pht9317]

Leave timestamps so we can skip the ad

[@knection1986]

As someone who grew up watching MJ its hard to watch Ant play and not see how his game and even movements are similar. MJ was a psychopath so I can see why Ant would want to distance himself from the comparison though. MJ was a terrible person to you unless you were helping him win games.

[@michaelcarrig627]

Stop comparing this dude to Jordan. That said, all the credit to Ant who is playing like he is the best 2 in the league.

[@swaveythesaiyanuchihahybri7596]

Bruh it’s not just him it’s literally ant kat and rudy Fr

[@TOm-hr2mb]

Bigger version of D-Wade

[@GabecDiaz]

MJ was more agile and jumped higher. Ant more muscle. Ant scored in teens 3 out of 4 games in playoff. MJ was much better off the start. But Ant should will the team into winning. He needs to prove it still. Ant is a stronger version of Dywade Wane