Many NBA players have been compared to the “greatest player of all time” Michael Jordan, but none can match the six-time NBA champion’s greatness. However, Jordan saw potential in Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards.
Jordan agreed
Edwards, the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, has long been compared to Jordan for his raw, unbridled athleticism. Like Jordan, Edwards has springs in his legs that allow him to fly above the rim and pull off acrobatic dunks with ease. However, to the surprise of many, his Airness relayed to veteran NBA insider Chris Broussard that he agrees with the comparison.
“There are two comparisons to Michael Jordan. One day, he might be as good as Michael Jordan, or even better. That’s where people always compare LeBron to Jordan, and it’s not because they are the same style-wise. Play like that,” Broussard said in First Things First.
“And then there’s another one: The similarity of the game and as great as Anthony Edwards is, I think he can be the best American player and maybe the face of the league, at least an American player, and he’s never going to be one of the best in the league. Member.” Goat dialogue. As great as he will be, he won’t be the GOAT conversation piece, but stylistically? Well, I contacted Goat today. Michael Jordan said there were similarities between their games and he agreed! “
More than just athleticism
Broussard went on to say that in addition to the core athleticism Edwards and Jordan share, both players have a strong desire to get to the basket.
“What else do I like besides athleticism and explosive dunks, okay? His desire to play is just like MJ.” Broussard said.
“I’ve talked to Jordan in the past about the idea of a shortened season. It makes him sick. He can’t understand why the players don’t want 82 games. Anthony Edwards said, ‘I don’t want load management; I don’t want load management. I want to play !'”