Anthony Edwards on Michael Jordan comparisons: I want it to stop, he's the greatest of all time, I can't be compared to him
Anthony Edwards is the breakout star of the NBA playoffs. He dazzles with gravity-defying dunks. He oozes swagger. He’s regularly being compared to a young Michael Jordan, with side-by-side videos flooding the internet of their seemingly mirror images elevating over hapless defenders, making them look like synchronized swimmers gliding through the air. Their similarities are obvious to everyone, with one notable exception. “I want it to stop,” the 22-year-old Edwards told FOX Sports. “He’s the greatest of all time. I can’t be compared to him.”
Source: FoxSports.com
Source: FoxSports.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Exclusive with Anthony Edwards, the breakout superstar of the playoffs.
What him and his inner-circle really think of the Michael Jordan comparisons:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/an… – 12:25 PM
Exclusive with Anthony Edwards, the breakout superstar of the playoffs.
What him and his inner-circle really think of the Michael Jordan comparisons:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/an… – 12:25 PM
Zach Kram @zachkram
Second round playoff thoughts!
On Anthony Edwards, heavy minutes for the Knicks, Luka vs. Shai, and more:
theringer.com/nba/2024/5/6/2… – 11:50 AM
Second round playoff thoughts!
On Anthony Edwards, heavy minutes for the Knicks, Luka vs. Shai, and more:
theringer.com/nba/2024/5/6/2… – 11:50 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Anthony Edwards is the best player in the NBA playoffs so far, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating. pic.twitter.com/Jku74NSGAX – 10:20 AM
Anthony Edwards is the best player in the NBA playoffs so far, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating. pic.twitter.com/Jku74NSGAX – 10:20 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“If I had seen Michael Jordan at 22 years old, you might say, ‘Look at Anthony Edwards and how much more refined he is, how much more polished he is at the same age.'”
👀 @LegsESPN pic.twitter.com/DQsRKSCf30 – 8:38 AM
“If I had seen Michael Jordan at 22 years old, you might say, ‘Look at Anthony Edwards and how much more refined he is, how much more polished he is at the same age.'”
👀 @LegsESPN pic.twitter.com/DQsRKSCf30 – 8:38 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
8⃣ out of 1⃣2⃣ players from Team USA’s roster for the Paris Olympics didn’t make it past the First Round of the NBA Playoffs 😮
Steph Curry –
LeBron James –
Kevin Durant –
Jayson Tatum
Joel Embiid –
Devin Booker –
Tyrese Haliburton –
Anthony Edwards –
Jrue… pic.twitter.com/KD8VUsth4q – 7:36 AM
8⃣ out of 1⃣2⃣ players from Team USA’s roster for the Paris Olympics didn’t make it past the First Round of the NBA Playoffs 😮
Steph Curry –
LeBron James –
Kevin Durant –
Jayson Tatum
Joel Embiid –
Devin Booker –
Tyrese Haliburton –
Anthony Edwards –
Jrue… pic.twitter.com/KD8VUsth4q – 7:36 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Great show. Thanks for hanging out!
Nuggets got clamped in Game 1. Anthony Edwards looked like Mike.
In the words of the great Michael Irvin:
“WHADERYU GUNNA DOABOUTIT?!!!”
youtube.com/watch?v=kGDe5x… – 10:56 PM
Great show. Thanks for hanging out!
Nuggets got clamped in Game 1. Anthony Edwards looked like Mike.
In the words of the great Michael Irvin:
“WHADERYU GUNNA DOABOUTIT?!!!”
youtube.com/watch?v=kGDe5x… – 10:56 PM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
5 favorite players still playing in the #NBAPlayoffs
* Caris LeVert
* Jaylen Brown 🍀
* Anthony Edwards 🐺
* Evan Mobley
* Kyle Anderson 🐺 pic.twitter.com/uFt63d8Ozu – 9:08 PM
5 favorite players still playing in the #NBAPlayoffs
* Caris LeVert
* Jaylen Brown 🍀
* Anthony Edwards 🐺
* Evan Mobley
* Kyle Anderson 🐺 pic.twitter.com/uFt63d8Ozu – 9:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG this playoffs, remaining players:
35.5 — Jalen Brunson
33.4 — Anthony Edwards
29.8 — Luka Doncic
28.8 — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/iEmNUxAduj – 7:17 PM
Most PPG this playoffs, remaining players:
35.5 — Jalen Brunson
33.4 — Anthony Edwards
29.8 — Luka Doncic
28.8 — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/iEmNUxAduj – 7:17 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone today on Anthony Edwards’ 43 points in Game 1: “He’s going to get his.”
“If you allow Conley and Towns and Naz Reid to have the impact they had in the 2nd half, that’s going to make it really problematic.”
“I’m worried more about the other guys.” pic.twitter.com/bBlaOAJKKc – 4:41 PM
Michael Malone today on Anthony Edwards’ 43 points in Game 1: “He’s going to get his.”
“If you allow Conley and Towns and Naz Reid to have the impact they had in the 2nd half, that’s going to make it really problematic.”
“I’m worried more about the other guys.” pic.twitter.com/bBlaOAJKKc – 4:41 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jaden McDaniels on the ways Anthony Edwards still seems 22 and the ways he appears beyond his years: pic.twitter.com/MFwPhcZ8xl – 4:37 PM
Jaden McDaniels on the ways Anthony Edwards still seems 22 and the ways he appears beyond his years: pic.twitter.com/MFwPhcZ8xl – 4:37 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Donovan Mitchell: 12th player to score 200 points in a playoff series on 3 different occasions.
Others: Elgin Baylor, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hakeem Olajuwon, James Harden, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain. – 3:45 PM
Donovan Mitchell: 12th player to score 200 points in a playoff series on 3 different occasions.
Others: Elgin Baylor, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hakeem Olajuwon, James Harden, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain. – 3:45 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Reggie Jackson on Anthony Edwards: “A Hummer that can 0-60 in 3 seconds.”
“The guy is freakish.” pic.twitter.com/XnMfQqbtzV – 3:18 PM
Reggie Jackson on Anthony Edwards: “A Hummer that can 0-60 in 3 seconds.”
“The guy is freakish.” pic.twitter.com/XnMfQqbtzV – 3:18 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards had 13 points in the first 5 minutes and 28 seconds of last night’s game.
I asked Edwards about his start:
“I just felt good, that was the main thing. I didn’t have anything, and my teammates found me on some easy layups. I’ve never gotten that many easy… pic.twitter.com/wSCG27gg8M – 2:37 PM
Anthony Edwards had 13 points in the first 5 minutes and 28 seconds of last night’s game.
I asked Edwards about his start:
“I just felt good, that was the main thing. I didn’t have anything, and my teammates found me on some easy layups. I’ve never gotten that many easy… pic.twitter.com/wSCG27gg8M – 2:37 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Reggie Jackson says Anthony Edwards is like a hummer that can go 0 to 60 in three seconds – 2:17 PM
Reggie Jackson says Anthony Edwards is like a hummer that can go 0 to 60 in three seconds – 2:17 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Reggie Jackson just called Anthony Edwards a Hummer that can go from 0 to 60 in three seconds. Sounds about right. – 1:58 PM
Reggie Jackson just called Anthony Edwards a Hummer that can go from 0 to 60 in three seconds. Sounds about right. – 1:58 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Second half numbers for Kyrie Irving in the series vs LA ended up at 20 points per 2H, trailing only Anthony Edwards this year and the 5th best 2nd half scoring output in a first round series since 1997. His shooting numbers were 59.7% FG and 52.9% on 3s! – 1:40 PM
Second half numbers for Kyrie Irving in the series vs LA ended up at 20 points per 2H, trailing only Anthony Edwards this year and the 5th best 2nd half scoring output in a first round series since 1997. His shooting numbers were 59.7% FG and 52.9% on 3s! – 1:40 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New video: My @SportsCenter report from Game 1 of Wolves-Nuggets in Denver where Anthony Edwards looked like the best player on the court while playing against the best player in the world pic.twitter.com/MdNLp8QFTg – 1:38 PM
New video: My @SportsCenter report from Game 1 of Wolves-Nuggets in Denver where Anthony Edwards looked like the best player on the court while playing against the best player in the world pic.twitter.com/MdNLp8QFTg – 1:38 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“I’ve seen enough. …[Anthony Edwards] is the best two-way guard in the NBA.” 🏀
@stephenasmith on why he’s picking the Wolves over the Nuggets to win the series after Game 1 😳 pic.twitter.com/w8veJJF4O0 – 1:28 PM
“I’ve seen enough. …[Anthony Edwards] is the best two-way guard in the NBA.” 🏀
@stephenasmith on why he’s picking the Wolves over the Nuggets to win the series after Game 1 😳 pic.twitter.com/w8veJJF4O0 – 1:28 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Anthony Edwards in his last nine playoff games:
34.1 points
6.9 rebounds
5.4 assists
1.8 steals
1.6 blocks
39.7 3PT%
63.8 TS% pic.twitter.com/3xsuKg2mv7 – 1:12 PM
Anthony Edwards in his last nine playoff games:
34.1 points
6.9 rebounds
5.4 assists
1.8 steals
1.6 blocks
39.7 3PT%
63.8 TS% pic.twitter.com/3xsuKg2mv7 – 1:12 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
From @ThompsonScribe: Go ahead, say it: Anthony Edwards looks a lot like Michael Jordan right now theathletic.com/5472244/2024/0… – 11:16 AM
From @ThompsonScribe: Go ahead, say it: Anthony Edwards looks a lot like Michael Jordan right now theathletic.com/5472244/2024/0… – 11:16 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
He’s not Michael Jordan. But Anthony Edwards sure carries himself like that guy – 9:20 PM
He’s not Michael Jordan. But Anthony Edwards sure carries himself like that guy – 9:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with three or more 50-point playoff games:
Michael Jordan
Wilt Chamberlain
Allen Iverson
And Donovan Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/ibteuhJ0XH – 10:15 AM
Players with three or more 50-point playoff games:
Michael Jordan
Wilt Chamberlain
Allen Iverson
And Donovan Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/ibteuhJ0XH – 10:15 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
The complete list of players with more 50-point playoff games than Donovan Mitchell:
Michael Jordan (8)
Wilt Chamberlain (4)
That’s it.
Mitchell now has 3, tied with Allen Iverson for 3rd-most. – 9:56 PM
The complete list of players with more 50-point playoff games than Donovan Mitchell:
Michael Jordan (8)
Wilt Chamberlain (4)
That’s it.
Mitchell now has 3, tied with Allen Iverson for 3rd-most. – 9:56 PM
More on this storyline
So, considering the Jordan comparisons are coming from everywhere, including basketball experts and his inner circle, why does he reject them? Is the pressure too much? “No, no pressure,” Edwards told FOX Sports. “It’s just not possible.” -via FoxSports.com / May 6, 2024
The way he flies. The way he controls his body in the paint. The way he accelerates. There’s just something undeniably Jordan-esque about it. “Obviously, they have a lot of the same mannerisms,” Timberwolves guard Mike Conley told FOX Sports. “The moves, the fadeaways, the athleticism, the poster dunks, the blocks, the defensive stuff that he does. But really, just his drive is kinda the main thing. That same kind of work ethic, that same kind of ‘I don’t sleep at all at night because I’m ready to play, I’m ready to hoop.'” -via FoxSports.com / May 6, 2024
Get Up: “If I had seen Michael Jordan at 22 years old, you might say, ‘Look at Anthony Edwards and how much more refined he is, how much more polished he is at the same age.'” 👀 @LegsESPN pic.twitter.com/DQsRKSCf30 -via Twitter @GetUpESPN / May 6, 2024
Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson: Kobe or Michael Jordan are the hardest matchups to prepare for, right?! Apparently not! @SHAQ is says @CoachKarl22 on Scoop B Radio. “I mean, people ask me, who’s the most difficult guy I’ve ever had to prepare for? It wasn’t Michael. It wasn’t Kobe. It was Shaq. Most teams don’t have an answer for Shaq other than hope he doesn’t show up.” -via Twitter / May 6, 2024