Anthony Edwards has been compared to Michael Jordan numerous times over the years, with fans pointing out that the young standout looks a lot like Jordan from certain angles. During the Minnesota Timberwolves’ second preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks this weekend, Edwards made a surprising move that once again drew comparisons to Michael Jordan.
As he picked up the pace and brought the ball up the court, he paused, used his pivot foot to create space, and then fired a nice shot past Maxi Kleber, who has proven to be One of the Mavericks’ most reliable defenders. Year.
Edwards’ stellar performance so far has garnered a lot of attention on social media as the Timberwolves look to win their second straight game against the Dallas Mavericks. After missing the team’s first preseason game with an ankle injury, Edwards’ performance in the pair’s second outing gave fans plenty to talk about.
Check out the dazzling move below, along with some of the fan reactions to the impressive move.
Looking ahead to the upcoming season for Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves
This season the Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to improve upon the 2022-23 season, in which they were eliminated in the play-in round. Throughout last season, there were growing questions about the synergy between Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.
While there was speculation that the team might part ways with Towns since the team recently traded Rudy Gobert, that’s not the case. With Anthony Edwards ready to take another leap in the 2023-24 season, the Timberwolves remain committed to building a big three.
After an impressive performance with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, much of the Timberwolves’ hopes rested on Edwards’ shoulders. Although the Timberwolves front office expanded its roster in the offseason, the team’s ceiling appears to rest on Edwards.
If Anthony Edwards stays healthy and plays at the high level that fans expect, the team could be in for a big year.