This Is Why They Call Edwards The Next Michael Jordan

[@HenryHoops]

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[@KnowThyself47]

4:20-4:24=LOOOOOOOVE IT

[@ScuffTuff]

Ant is one of those guys who when watching, it’s obvious he’ll be a top 5 player someday. Players like Ant, Wemby, Cade, Luka, we’re blessed with the amount of talent in the league

[@larrygod1391]

Hmm, wish Cade could just stay healthy

[@GrimReaper-ly2hv]

Bro snuck Cade in there Edit: I love Cades game btw but he ain’t showed out yet

[@dionysise5008]

I wish Cade makes it there

[@razatiger22]

Ant will be a top 5 player next season and he will only be 23. He averaged 27ppg this season at 22, the same age MJ entered the league.

[@moreplugs]

@LonzoBulllol imagine saying Luka and the puke emoji after smh

[@baffnt9897]

I just disagree with the defense part of the video, first 2 to 3 seasons of his career anthony edwards was not a good off ball defender at all. This year he has the highest defensive rating as a guard. Hes in talks for all defensive 2nd team, hes been given votes for it too. His on ball defense is some of the best for his position, I understand that his off ball defense can improve but he a great defender.

[@jvb6961]

And when he wants like in that Celtics OT he can clamp people down. Mcdaniels makes that backcourt a nightmare to play

[@baffnt9897]

@@jvb6961 facts

[@amosdina4158]

U talkin fax

[@michaelmansarray]

how is he a below average defender when he's 4th in defensive win shares

[@baldhero6850]

People don’t know shit, that’s why

[@HenryHoops]

Defensive win shares take in account the TEAM's defensive rating. Minnesota is the 4th best defense in the NBA. Anthony Edwards is playing on a defensively STACKED team. Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are all excellent and doing the heavy lifting here. Remember Edwards is often defending the team's 3rd-4th option so that he has energy on the offensive side. Ant-Man is a solid on-ball defender and with his athleticism he can easily be ELITE. But I think he's got a ways to go before we compare him to MJ

[@larrygod1391]

@@baldhero6850 you added nothing to the conversation 🤦🏾‍♂️..

[@jaydenstrum3732]

And best guard in defensive rating

[@ewokninja123]

KD is not the 3rd or 4th option and Ant took him on

[@greenfortytwo6414]

Everybody wants to be the next Jordan but they don’t want to play elite Defense to do it.

[@greenfortytwo6414]

Except Wemby.

[@noyou113]

Anthony Edwards does play defense. He’s in the top 5 in the nba for defensive rating. Come playoff time, he’ll completely lock in.

[@saidimbackinaction]

easier spacing and worse offensive youd just assume everyone was going to take a mid range or run to the pain a three point was just like a heat check

[@beckham4124]

anthony edwards is first in guard defensive rating and will pry make a all defense team, just go watch the block vs the pacers or the strip in ot on tatum that boy plays defense

[@kevinkingslayer2450]

Facts.. But these new fans don't know what that means....😉🇹🇹

[@samdoessomestuff]

He had a spectacular year. Lets hope he can go back into playoff mode.

[@minni-ke3ye]

the timberwolves are making a comeback against the suns after the suns got three games on them its 3-2 the timberwolves could make a huge comeback

[@6planetsin]

@@minni-ke3yewhat are you on the series is 2-0 right now

[@minni-ke3ye]

@@6planetsin its not

[@minni-ke3ye]

@@6planetsin nvm

[@MinnickRS]

With Justin Jefferson and Anthony Edward’s here in Minnesota it’s been an exciting time to turn the TV on and watch some Football and Basketball, that’s for damn sure.

[@gzzomega7661]

Anthony edwards is 4th in the entire league in defensive rating

[@63slammers30]

Ant been a superstar

[@Daveyjdigital]

Fax

[@kevinkingslayer2450]

Superstars win CHAMPIONSHIPS my brother.... Remember that

[@63slammers30]

@@kevinkingslayer2450 he’s 22 and better than yo fav player

[@kevinkingslayer2450]

@@63slammers30 He is better than Kawhi and Mj? Ok🙄

[@Devon_spoon21]

@@kevinkingslayer2450kawhi is not as good ant

[@RoadtrippinwithTakacs]

Love the video, but the comparison is apples to oranges when comparing points, rebounds, and assists across generations. I'll bet that most people wouldn't pick Edwards over AI or Steph. Would you? Also, nicely done getting me to comment. 😉

[@trunks10k]

you can't not be hyped when u see ANTman popping off cuz when he does you know he bout to do some wild ish.

[@WaxPundit]

Kid is basically algorithmically learning the game. Every time he isolates a part of his game that needs work, he determines where that dimension of the game has diminishing returns if focused on in a vacuum and which dimension to elevate next to ensure his bag is well rounded. His defense and team oriented play this year is such impressive course correction and shows a self awareness that, when paired with his work ethic, will propel him into the stratosphere.

[@schuylersavage276]

BRILLIANT

[@ryse9377]

well said

[@Iwasherelol14]

Comparing greats second year stats to a rising star 4th year stats feels off

[@WaveRider1989]

age matters; back then 3 years in college, Edward had to learn tricks that Jordan learned in the NBA first 2 seasons. luckly MN was patient and had great coaching staff that all has come together for young players Like JM and NWA, Ried.

[@larrygod1391]

Shoulda added luka doncic at 22 stats too😞

[@ponypower8]

With Kobe, they, we expected (and got) another Michael Jordan. With Ant, what I see is another Kobe Bryant PLUS Vince Carter. That, to me, is what makes Ant scary!

[@Tommy-sb9tw]

Anthony Edwards has a good defensive rating..

[@poisonhhf4199]

Anthony Edwards, the next face of the NBA, is looking better than Michael Jordan in his first 3 years, it's a new and different style, nothing like MJ, don't start anymore

[@typsyk.capone2916]

Gets blinders on when dribbling and playing hero ball.... but gets it done at a high clip... Fuck that I would make him my PG

[@dionysise5008]

You know what the planet needs? It needs Ant to East coast and having a looong rival with Luka and Dallas.

[@noyou113]

Timberwolves are probably going to get moved to the east when the nba expands.

[@justinfelt3939]

Fuck the east coast... the Twolveswill never move.​@@noyou113

[@samuellanghus1455]

Yeah. Unless the Wolves move to the east themselves, Ant’s likely staying.

[@dylanmylett]

Face of the NBA is already taken - Victor is here

[@HenryHoops]

I think we are going to have multiple! Ant-Man is def up there if he continues his trajectory

[@noyou113]

Will you still be saying that if Anthony Edwards wins a title this year, or even just makes it there?

[@Daveyjdigital]

It's Ant

[@youngblood4127]

The face should be split into 3 categories - National | International | Old Guard. Since the Nba is so diverse now. They have the 4 horsemen in Luka, Giannis, Embiid, and Jokic for international. They have players like AE, Morant and Zion for national. And they still have players like LeBron, Steph, and Kawhi.

[@BrawlEdits3K]

No.

[@damontoney2223]

4:23 that zoom in on Simmons was personal 🤣🤣

[@deadxxflows1931]

If he keeps on doing what he is doing right now and gets better a defense i dont see no one saying hes not next up hes gunna need a mvp or 2 and over 6 champs to become the goat but i do feel like he has a chance wit the timberwolves cause they are willin to build around him like they did wit kat but he wasnt able to do what edwards can!

[@albertzooba9025]

6:03 that logic is so dumb

[@gettoecoding1058]

I hope he gets his defense sorted out, if he does he could very much be the next "jordan", maybe even replace that name where we will be looking for the next "edwards" in 20 years time.... dang I'm getting old af...

[@theotheluo6546]

I felt that add transition

[@vincepham2997]

I been a big Jordan fan for 33 plus years and this dude is gonna become the closest we will ever see to Mike! Everything about Antman reminds me so much of MJ❤

[@joserojo8663]

And no one will ever over take Mike as the most important player in basketball history because of the heights he took professional basketball. No one could ever do that. Jordan came in the league when most players didn’t live and breathe the game Mike lived to compete and be the best now players get paid enough to consider it a legitimate career path and work on their game full time, view yourself as the product and not just an employee. Once the divaism of players goes away and they just play the league will be the most competitive it’s ever been.

[@ibrahimibrah951]

If this kid is enjury free he might not be the next jordan but damn sure he is hall famer type talent!

[@larrygod1391]

Shoulda added luka doncic at 22 stats too😞, I wanna see something

[@HenryHoops]

28, 8, and 9 on 53% eFG% 😳 ... Luka is different

[@LoneWolf-rg8gz]

No defense. The best of all time are usually two way players

[@joejett5084]

Luka needs more shine. He’s phenomenal.

[@larrygod1391]

@@LoneWolf-rg8gz luka no defense talks in 2024?? Come on dawg, you gotta stop listening to Stephen A and co

[@LoneWolf-rg8gz]

@@larrygod1391 @larrygod1391 I don't watch analysts just the games, I see him put in zero effort on the defensive end, which makes sense since his usage rate on offense is high. Still not an excuse to be a pylon imo

[@oliverlangrall2014]

I love watching him play can't wait to see what's in store

[@KMM210]

Spurs vs Wolves will be lit for the next 2 decades.

[@mel-182]

The point of the video solidified after 2 weeks! We'll

[@thebestkinds1g]

I mean, Iversons stats would have been a lot higher if he retired a few years earlier. Iverson had some nasty seasons though. Miss watching him play in his prime. Imagine if the Sixers were able to get a couple stars by his side.. Anthony Edwards seems to be improving every day though. He's going to be exciting to watch play for a while.. he has the right kind of attitude too

[@SEVERINNGOM-ok9qg]

Ant Man got a "goat mind" He is like " I want to beat all of them to be the best ever" and I like that !

[@TheGreatness-gg1jx]

His defense is far from suspect. Have you actually watched their games?

[@donkeytime1704]

I hope he's also conditioning his body in the gym as well. Especially now while he's so young. He shows so much promise in his game to come.

[@GLAM_ROCK_MAN]

Yes he can also be like mike but this will depend on his team now, if they have the skills ang attitude like the bulls 96 then maybe they can have a nba ring

[@ykyoungin]

I agree especially if Kat stays healthy thts whats go matter the most fr

[@gabeeskridge8291]

Well , it seems with these playoffs Edwards has answered those questions emphatically.

[@nathanhofer-hh2xf]

he will be the best player in 2 years

[@zayymatisse]

He ain’t the first to be a strong comparison. Come on bro. Why , cause he kind of resembles him?

[@calebhopkins8167]

post aged like fine wine

[@SammyVinson]

Numbers don't mean anything he should've went to another team. These Organizations mess these players up. There will never be another player like Jordan

[@Dilemina]

What?

[@Daveyjdigital]

Anthony edwards is the nba face

[@Militantreturns]

Im 44 years. Old I seen All three Play And tbh. ANT MAN. GOT IT NO. ONE IS OR WILL BE. MJ. Or Even. THE LATE KOBE BRYANT BUT. ANT CAN ABSOLUTELY BE THE BEST OF HIS GENERATION AND. THE NEW CHOSEN ONE GET. READY HE"S COMING

[@The_Paddle_Smith]

No matter how good he is, we all know it's about the championships. If he doesn't have 6, he doesn't have an argument. Yes it's stupid

[@stevenschuster]

Vince Carter was as good in his early days too?

[@Ebkdre007]

To rate himself a 5 out of 10 says alot 💯 real humble beast

[@sw.associates]

AI took a weird trajectory such a bad comparison and AI played in a completely different era

[@noahblais7440]

Ant is top 7 in all guards for defensive efficiency this year.

[@SISU_LIFE]

I honestly question what you’re watching if you think Edwards plays questionable defense. I see all of his games and he can lock guys down with the best of them… and it’s only been getting better.

[@samuelmoonen1463]

He living up to the hype rn in the playoffs

[@charleybarley914]

the days since you've post this have proven your thesis.

[@HenryHoops]

yeah feels good to be right sometimes!

[@chrisxavier1848]

If he puts in the work, he could be right up there behind Jordan and Kobe in five years or less.

[@domotime19]

“If he continues this upward trend, in 4 years he’ll be 26 years old”

[@BALLATHEREAL1]

He's a top 10 perimeter defender how is he below average

[@MrMex44]

I love these early comparisons. Now when the timberwolves fail and can’t keep edwards, make sure everyone complains that he had to leave to join other for help. If they bring more help in, hold that against him like you would lebron. Edwards is looking great and entertaining. People are just tired of lebron and trying to push the next face of the NBA. I hope he can continue to be great but make sure you stay consistent in judging someone’s effect on the game.

[@MrCrazyManCat]

that aged... avg 33.4 points in the playoffs!!

[@Kevrow88]

Ant man is one of my favorite players. Wonder how it will play out. Him and Wemby have the same mentality. Well kind of. Wemby was mad he lost in the all star break because Ant shot the ball left handed. Almost the same mentality. Wemby just put out the best rookie season since Lebron or Brandon Roy. Either way these 2 have trajectory to be the face or best player in the world for years to go

[@puiafanai3471]

Steph Curry ppg from 2020 to 2024 season, 2020 - 32ppg, 2021 - 25.5ppg, 2022 - 29.4ppg, 2023/2024 - 26.4ppg, i didnt see in any season where Steph average 18ppg..i'm confused here🤔

[@federicobravi5752]

It's back when Steph was in his 2nd year

[@petepistol7179]

"A-1 from day 1" Ant Man 🐜 💪

[@kellifizw.8846]

oh and dont get me started on the stat of derrick rose at age 22. Stoping manipulating stats to bloat a point please, you can do better.

[@alexanderwashington2385]

the nba does not have a Anthony Edwards problem

[@jaydenstrum3732]

They do he’s him

[@alifherrfian7183]

ant plays like vince carter + dwyane wade with kobe’s mentality

[@surfingjc]

I just know him for having the best signature shoes this year😅

[@davekoolkid1017]

After traveling to go see game one against phoenix. I think he definitely has that MJ potential!💪🏾🔥

[@hamzaassoum4385]

Ben simmons catching strays 😂😂

[@LOADED_5]

The closest to Jordan we ever seen was Kobe, Kobe wasn’t as athletic but ant can definitely get to that potential

[@ykyoungin]

Ya not understanding their comparin Ant and Jordan mainly by their similar play style not so much the success or the wins cuz it’s not even close Ant jus started fr and even Mj himself said he plays like him, Kobe had his own unique style of moves tht was nun like Mj✅

[@F4EEDXM]

Kobe wasn’t athletic? 😭😭😭

[@ykyoungin]

@@F4EEDXM I think he comparing him to Jordan athleticism I hope thts wht he’s talkin bout cuz Kobe number 8 was like tht fr

[@F4EEDXM]

@@ykyoungin You right, I read it too fast.

[@portugalaloysiousirish-bp8ip]

Ant man really needs to improve his defense to reach the level of MJ

[@goatknight6719]

Bro if Micheal Jordan personal train Anthony Edward-… he would be unstoppable

[@georgeclyde7904]

Kobe would have loved seeing his progress!

[@federicobravi5752]

Kobe would've loved to have some training sessions with him in the offseason. RIP

[@Kentarius]

Promoting gambling is sad

[@rayneutronkuk]

cope lil bro

[@benpeterson8317]

i think you are wrong about his defense, i watched 60 + of his games this year

[@Shawnjohson1608]

The nba is in good hands

[@MisterJerry34]

The name Kobe doesn’t ring a bell????

[@dlinny9458]

The only player Michael Jordan has personally stated that could be better than himself. 🤝

[@wladimirmiller6]

Watching this video after he sept the suns hit diff

[@FloSick808]

Sad they’ll have a tough match up with my 6th seeded Suns. They’re pretty much an underdog 3rd seed😂

[@asherfelty2338]

You sure about that??

[@JTPhantomz]

2-0

[@damp4663]

Aged like milk

[@BenjaminButton6573]

I don’t think mj level but maybe lebron/Kobe level at most. Luka doncic probs be mj level

[@maherkamer8872]

Casual

[@23birdwalk]

Different eras Jordan would dominate in this era. Let’s see Edward’s face the bad boys

[@nostudion1037]

Rip Kobe

[@Theprodigy1102]

i believe Ant can surpass MJ even in scoring list

[@samo2010magik]

Edwards give them the 1st fourbeat.

[@danielbrueggemann3058]

I am blessed to have watched his brothers in high-school saw him and was like he'll be better than yall if played basketball 🏀 and sure enough he loves it now he's a twolve 🐺 and I'm a TWOLVES FAN SINCE THE MINNESOTA LAKERS do you see nay lakes in California lol 😆 this kid is going to be special the media won't need help to promote this lol unlike LeBron

[@simonmacek9009]

Wh didn't you compare him to luka ? xd

[@terucks]

Naaaah not Jordan. Just Ant Edwards! I just hope he stays out of trouble and don’t be like Ja Morant. Don’t sabotage your spotlight

[@domotime19]

As long as he stays in Minnesota, I think he’ll be good.

[@OnielMendezIrizarry]

not human

[@amosdina4158]

Bro maybe this vid was made later but have yall seen Ant’s defense? Bro blocked the Suns all the series

[@zalitosway8419]

3rd coming of Jordan. Not second. Kobe and Lebron are after.

[@cushturah]

Only TIME will tell !!!

[@Mdksupreme1]

Absolutely no one but lame teams should be anything close to scared on ant, dude's good, but he's mad overrated

[@electricbikejesus2857]

ants a great defender L take

[@SammyVinson]

He is a great player but he is his own man. I don't see him winning a championship

[@jaydenstrum3732]

Crazy

[@j.f.productions2463]

Buddy you don’t know the future 😂

[@danielbrueggemann3058]

The problem now we'll see is every media who's in big time towns or big time teams like cough Lakers bulls Knicks are all gonna say ant 🐜 to become Jordan needs to leave Minnesota to be great when the Timberwolves did an amazing job in this team build this team is Fn scary period the league has an ant problem 👏 and I'm a wolves fan 🐺 so it's a cherry on top 👏 👍 keep hating league he's here ant is him and he's in Minnesota for 4 more years get ready its going to be back to back to back k since Jordan watch its what LeBron can't do

[@kisstalabert11]

ja and anthony will destroy the game in a good way

[@kellifizw.8846]

the idea of you asking "no one can be like mike right?" then posting some similar dunks are fk stupid. Mike won half dozen rings i hope you still remember. All i wish for ant man is a healthy career.

[@marceloasensiofilho3833]

I do not buy the Antony Edwards hype after how bad his all star weekend performance was and his interview

[@jaydenstrum3732]

Bro what it’s all star weekend

[@ThouxanbanZroy]

U a casual cuz wat 😂😂😂

[@jadablack6412]

All star weekend 😂

[@marceloasensiofilho3833]

@@ThouxanbanZroy have you bothered to watch his interview about being an allstar and participating in the all star weekend? No player with the competitor mindset would ever say what he did.

[@marceloasensiofilho3833]

@@jadablack6412 have you bothered to watch his interview about being an allstar and participating in the all star weekend? No player with the competitor mindset would ever say what he did.

[@Littlefayne]

He gonna end up on the Lakers

[@gdiggedy9]

Hopefully he has a long career with the T-Wolves. Once KD and Bron are gone I think the team hopping era will come to an end.

[@Littlefayne]

@@gdiggedy9 it won't . team hopping been there since the 60's. Wilt, Kareem, Shaq, Moses Malone etc. I doubt he stays there his whole career. Especially if he wants to build a huge brand and make alot of money. Do you know how big he would be if he was on the Lakers or Knicks right now. Look at Austin Reaves for example.

[@8STEW8]

But the child is at zero percent

[@RichardsonMichel-w7o]

His the next one