Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves player, spoke to the media about comparisons with Michael Jordan and his playing style.
The Minnesota Timberwolves still haven’t suffered a single loss in the playoffs. They swept the Phoenix Suns 4-0 in the first round, and in the Western Conference semifinals, they have a 2-0 lead against the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets. The main reason for this is Anthony Edwards, who has been playing unbelievably in the playoffs so far. After such performances, comparisons have started with arguably the greatest player of all time, Michael Jordan.
“I want people to be like, ‘This Anthony Edwards kid, he’s got his own style. He’s maybe got a mix of Michael Jordan in him.’ But, I’ve got a trey ball, I can shoot the three. So, I think that makes me a little different than Michael Jordan,” Anthony Edwards said.
The Minnesota Timberwolves coach, Chris Finch, also shared his opinion on this comparison.
“Stylistically, the Michael Jordan comparisons might be fair. I think there’s a long way to go, of course, in terms of championship level, sustainability, and all that. The confidence is there, the swagger is there…I can tell you that it’s 100 percent real.”
Just a reminder, the Minnesota Timberwolves have a 2-0 lead against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals, and the next game will be played on Saturday at 3:30 AM.