Why Kevin Garnett Compares Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards to Young Michael Jordan

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves have had an upstart season so far in the 2023-24 season. The Timberwolves currently sit atop a crowded Western Conference playoff race, and Edwards continues to produce insane statistical feats and jaw-dropping highlights for his team.

Minnesota legend Kevin Garnett has been impressed with Edwards’ play this year and he recently started All smoke works

heap some high praise The direction of the former Georgia Bulldog.

“He’s like a young (Michael) Jordan in ’84,” Garnett said in an interview with All the Smoke Productions on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “…I’m watching how he moves through the lane. If (Karl-Anthony Towns) wasn’t on his team, his numbers would be in the mid-30s. “You heard what I said to you. ? … He turns the corner and if you’re not there, he’s going to throw you in. “

While his comparison may be a bit much for some people’s tastes, it’s still refreshing to see a former NBA player like Kevin Garnett heap praise on the young up-and-comers of the modern NBA instead of trying to belittle the NBA’s achievements. It’s refreshing. The next generation, as many former NBA players have done over the years.

Regardless, Anthony Edwards and his Timberwolves teammates will take the court Monday night on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers. The game is scheduled to begin at 10:30 p.m. ET.