He's not MJ. There will never be another MJ. He's Ant. Let him live and make his own legacy.

Stop it ESPN!!! You make such pressure on a such a young player!! Let him simply be Anthony Edwards!

Everyone, calm down. They are simply saying that the style, intensity, and swag with which he plays reminds them of MJ. That’s it. He has this air about him that is similar. He is very talented.

Pump the breaks. Let’s not put lofty expectations on a player who’s only 22 and just won his first playoff series of his career.

ESPN be annoying af often and this is why. Remember when Booker was compared to Kobe? 🤔

Ages they won their first ring - Magic Johnson: 20 Kobe Bryant: 21 Kawhi Leonard: 22 Bill Russell: 23 Tim Duncan: 23 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 24 Larry Bird: 24 Dwyane Wade: 24 Giannis Antetokounmpo: 26 LeBron James: 27 Steph Curry: 27 Wilt Chamberlain: 28 Isiah Thomas: 28 Michael Jordan: 28 Shaquille O’Neal: 28 Kevin Durant: 28 Nikola Jokic: 28 Hakeem Olajuwon: 31 Oscar Robertson: 32 Dirk Nowitzki: 32 (week before turning 33) Jerry West: 34 The age of 28 seems to be the most common answer like the age 27 is usually when a great rock star dies (Hendrix, Joplin, Morrison, Cobain, Winehouse). It’s still Jokic’s era. He’s in his prime ages along with Murray at 27 and Porter Jr. at 25. Denver isn’t disappearing after a year being the champion. Still a long runway like Heatles and Warriors had. It’s not impossible for TWolves to win it all. Just needs to get by Denver as I think they can handle Boston or NY. DWade won a ring at 24 and played next to Shaq and Zo. Kobe won a ring at 21 but playing next to prime Shaq. Magic won a ring at 20 but he was next to Kareem who was an MVP at 33. But for most cases, the champions aren’t guys with little playoff experience and their best player is below 27. We’ve seen younger, lesser experienced teams fail…. 1995 Orlando Magic 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 2018 Philadelphia Sixers 2018 Boston Celtics People saying it’s the “changing of the guard.” Yes, that’s true. But it’s still Jokic’s era. This happened back in 2015 with Steph and the Warriors. It’s happening 7-8 years later with Jokic. He’s a center we’ve never seen before just like we never saw a player shoot as well as Steph prior to his arrival in 2009. Denver will repeat barring no injuries. Murray and KCP do look a little hurt. 1. Denver Nuggets 2. Minnesota Timberwolves 3. Boston Celtics 4. Dallas Mavericks 5. New York Knicks Two of these five teams can reach the Finals. Ignore the rest…. Oklahoma City Thunder Cleveland Cavaliers Indiana Pacers A team for the future Orlando Magic

The next Michael Jordan was Kobe. Let the guy define his own career, win his own rings and then we'll talk.

Bro is up next but this is a stretch until he wins

Can we not? Can this be the new era that is defined by their own accolades, accomplishments and greatness. Just stop. Let them be great!

kobe smiling in heaven.

Relax guys, there were a lot of guys had the skills and athletics ability but what separates MJ from the rest of them was his intelligence, mental toughness, and competitive nature.

There will never be another Jordan. It is not just because of what he could do and did on the court; it is also what he did for the sport as a whole. Jordan spread the NBA around the world.

He’s the next Anthony Edward that’s it nothing else💯

I only see two major differences between Jordan and Ant: MJ had more hangtime so he was able to leave his feet earlier when attacking the basket which gave him immediate advantage against defenders. Ant has the better 3pt shot which is of great importance in today's NBA. Everything else is almost indistinguishable

I’m not understanding how they acting like Kobe never existed lol.

38.1 is insane

"He's the greatest of all time. I can't be compared to him." - Anthony Edwards

Michael Jordan and Anthony Edwards look identical

Its crazyy they be comparing ANT to MJ at 22 years old, but comparing lebron to MJ is disrespectful lmaoo

I have seen so many people say Ant is the reason they enjoy watching basketball again 💯

I've been waiting for another Michael YES!!! can't believe it.

He is the next Vince Carter. Great scorer, flashy dunker. Calling someone who has never averaged more than 26ppg in the regular season the next Jordan is an insult. If Edwards averages 37ppg next season (which is what Jordan did at 23), then you can make that comparison.

They been saying the next MJ for years. It’s only one MJ 🐐..and one Anthony (Ant Man) Edwards. Let that man create his own lane/legacy.

Thing is, this kid is built like that. Only 22 and he's already a dawg. He don't back down and elevates in the moment. He's got a BRIGHT future. Not gonna be MJ, but AE got a ring too. 👌🏽

Absolute nonsense. First off MJ is in the HOF penthouse with an entire floor dedicated to the everlasting impact he had on sports and sports merchandising. Zero reason to compare. A more fair comp to me is to say he could achieve a Kobe level someday. One day. Not today.

Great video, y'all made me proud frfr 🔥

AGAIN?!?!?! There will never be another MJ just like there will never be another Kobe or another Lebron or another Curry when it comes to shooting. Please stop with all of this nonsense ESPN this is ridiculous.

I love that he is striving to be elite on both sides of the ball... He's not just scoring and being a free throw merchant like the other guards

The only player that was neck and neck with Jordan is Kobe. I like watching Anthony play but when it comes to similarities with Jordan Kobe wins that easily.

I know Jordan is the GOAT because the media is still obsessed with him and he hasn’t played in 20 years. I know clicks and views has a lot to do with it but the media constantly compares current players to Jordan.

After doing a hesitation then fadeaway over kobe. Edward's literally told him I got that from you

Crazy how they cut Stephen A saying it was MJ Kobe now Edwards

"through their first 16 playoffs games." Just to note, MJ was 25 when he played 6 of those 16, 24 for 3, 23 for 3, and 22 for the remaining 4. Ant's 16th career playoff game was game 1 vs Denver.

Like father like son

MJ is the GOAT. Leave Ant alone.

Ant is a couple inches shorter than MJ. It makes things that much harder for him, especially as he gets a little older and loses that blazing speed.

THE FACE OF THE NBA!!!

As a MJ fan, let him be ANT for goodness sake. And perk please dont jinx ANT.

This narrative is annoying. Why does he have to be compared to MJ to be marketed? Appreciate him for who he is.

I’m a believer that Anthony Edwards is Michael Jordan’s son!!!

HERE FOR IT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Espn: "nah we don't like to put unnecessary pressure" Ant:"plays spectacular basketball" Espn:"Yeah, he's mj"

as a wolves fan please stop comparing him to mj he is who he is the ANTMAN

Michael Jordan is the Michael Jordan of basketball.

Yall looking at it from a statistical and achievement perspective I think people are just talking about the aura and the way he plays the game. Kinda like how people said Kobe and Mike had that same hunger for greatness

Real analysis right here. Anthony Edwards might very well be the updated version of MJ fit for the league as it is today. Edwards can shoot 3s, but also somewhat replicate MJ moves at the rim and at the mid-range. He's not as good as MJ at being MJ though; he's shorter, has shorter reach and smaller hands. But MJ couldn't shoot 3s like Edwards can either. MJ was the best in the context of his own kind of game in his own era. Edwards might very well be the most optimal player for this era.

It’s scary when it’s the older ppl saying it too.

Those MJ highlights just make you realize how crazy this guy was!!! Head and shoulders above the rest!

Espn gotta stop fr

Holla at me in 5-10 years..🙄

Media is sickening.

The channel literally posted Ant's response demanding a stop to the comparisons earlier this morning. Perk should really stop the cap.

*Theres only 1 AntMan*

This is the most exciting basketball player 🐺

People are getting way to excited comparing him to Jordan. The reality is……………………. CHAMPIONSHIPS!!! Perk, physical similarities are one thing but let championship’s speak for themselves. He’s got a long way to go. Plus I think it’s offensive to Kobe as well.

Stop this BS…..ya’ll MUST of failed history disrespecting 23 like this!!

ESPN needs another story to tell once LeBron retire they did it with Kobe vs MJ. They did with Bron vs MJ now they need somebody else because LeBron is about to retire.

He reminds me more of Kobe, because Kobe also patterned his game after Michael Jordan. But Anthony Edwards doesn't have any of Jordan's STATS. Nor Kobe's for that matter. So just let him be himself, enjoy the games, and let's see where this ends up.

It's crazy he from ATL and playing in cold Minnesota

Let Anthony Edwards be his own man

Ant man is a great player don’t get me wrong. But can we stop with the MJ talk

I love how Wolves fans are so humble from past miseries... You all can enjoy this you finally did something right and may end up getting a chip this year! i hope my Celtics can get at least one ring before Ant takes the league by storm and wins 3-6 rings, which I strongly believe he will be able too even if the team around him is changing.

Stop it Perk! Not even close.

Notice how every upcoming face of the league is always compared to Michael Jordan. GOAT things. Respect though to Ant who made it very clear not to compare him to MJ.

First they say its kobe,lebron,jimmy butler and now ant edwards. Will this never ends

Stop it, ESPN. Let this kid carve his own legacy. Smh

There is no comparison here. Different eras, different game. Jordan's numbers still above anything anyone can touch. 38/6/6 is video game numbers 🔥

Way to misquote him. Made it seem like he likes the comparison when he just said to stop.

I dont why but sometimes Ant looks like MJ sometimes he looks like KD.

Calling him Jordan is wild, LeBron Curry and And Jokic have dominated last 10 years and they lose their mind if they compare them to Jordan and Ant has done absolutely nothing and he’s being compared to Jordan lol stop it

Yall are forcing this so hard

Poor NBA she suffers terribly from nostalgia for MJ and his 90's generation, Ant is great and he has everything to become a great player, and maybe the number 1 ambassador of the league, but I don't think at all that he will have and what he has the charisma and impact of MJ. People now have to accept that the MJ era is not the same as today and it is very important to integrate this aspect, Ant will never reach the level of MJ, if you want then we will have to go back to lots of things that were there at the time...but it's impossible, Ant may be the best player one day but forget MJ, the day when a rookie will be at 30 points per game, will score 60+ on a game playoffs you will call me and these are just 2 examples. Spacing today is clearly an advantage for offensive players; we cannot compare MJ with the offensive players of the small ball/spacing era.

Ant is what we all hoped Kawhi would be.

Lets slow down a little folks. Yes, Anthony Edwards is athletically superior to everyone in todays NBA. However, if I say Michael Jordan was a god amongst men on the basketball court, I don't expect to find anyone that will argue against it. That's the difference.

Why do people not get the comparison. Their athleticism is very similar as a traditional 2 guard. And i think they both have the huge hands issue where the ball is like a tennis ball when they shoot it. This version of Ant is very similar to the 80's version of jordan 💯 Hope he wins a few tho compared to that version of mj hahah

He’s JORDAN, KYRIE, IVERSON, KOBE, MAJIC. D WADE , DAME TIME. Isiah Thomas. ANT MAN ALL WRAPPED IN ONE.

ESPN is painting a picture he Doesn’t Approve of!

His gameplay is 💯 and he is gonna be next MJ the goat!!!!!!!!!!!

ESPN back at it AGAIN with their attention grabbing headlines and nonsense.

This gave me chills

1 decent playoff game and he is MJ..😂😂😅..Jordan was dropping 35 and 37 a night for 2 seasons in his 3 and 4 seasons in the ANTI OFFENSE NBA

IS Anthony Edwards the next MJ? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Hold up. I like Big Perk (I live in OKC, just disclosing it) but pump the brakes. ANT is really good, but let it grow organically. I just see ANT do his thing.

let him live. STOP IT ESPN y'all comparing ANT to MJ is absolutely laughable, he's not the next MJ . you make so much pressure on such a young player rn , just stop pushing narratives SMH

Here we go again ESPN or whatever you call yourself

Watch him getting bounced by the nuggets espn will look stupid for comparing him to MJ

Imagine Ant didn't spread the rock around his team?!! HIGH NUMBERS COME FROM HOW YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU'RE SUPPOSE TO DO. ANT IS JUST DIFFERENT AND HE CAN DO IT ALL.

Wake up ppl he’s the next MJ and Kobe! Dude is unstoppable

Goosebumps

The disrespect to Kobe continues... quick to forget. PUMP THE BRAKES!

Not sure. Did Ant get cut from his HS team?

Anthony Edward’s is the best player to hit the NBA since Michael Jordan.

Stop it!

Let the kid develop, cause I think he the truth, he the real deal, but media has been trying for so long to put this pressure on all young athletes to a degree that has hindered their careers in the end. He the real deal but let him be. Or at least use the right phrasing cause let's not pretend the media is not smart enough to better phrase those statements, "he's the next MJ", instead of saying his game is very similar and the attitude too, but when you make a statement like that, automatically transforms into resume, expectations and then some

I have money on the Nuggets and TWolves to win the West. Parlayed it with like 15 horses in the Kentucky Derby over the weekend which included Mystic Dan. But what’s up with the overreactions after Game 1? 🤣 Stephen A. is ready to shovel dirt at the reigning champs? If this goes 7 and I believe it will go 7, Minny isn’t winning a road game in Denver. I fully expect Denver to win Game 2. Then they’re going to win a game in Minnesota. These Nuggets have recovered from a 3-1 deficit and twice in the same playoff run. Jokic has won three Game 7s in his career. The Nuggets are the more seasoned team. Even if they lose Game 3 and 4 after winning Game 2, I still wouldn’t want to count out Denver. Michael Malone is a better coach than Chris Finch. He will figure something out that would force Finch to make an adjustment. I’m actually in agreement with Skip Bayless: Denver in 7. If it goes 7, Denver is winning that Game 7 at home. And Jamal Murray could be the most CLUTCH player in the playoffs we’ve seen since Michael Jordan. Yeah, over Kobe. Shocking, LeBron has the most buzzer beaters in the playoffs with five. MJ only has three although two of them was to end a series. If the games gets tight, as much as I love Ant, I think Jamal will outgun him late. I trust Jamal more. You saw what he did to ESPN’s Lakers. He hit two game winners and the last one was to send the Lakers home. We’re still very early in this series but SAS is already overreacting from a Game 1 result. This is the Finals. Whoever wins between Denver vs. Minnesota wins it all. Boston doesn’t have the mental toughness to even handle the Knicks. While the Knicks lack that firepower and rely too much on Brunson’s offense. Denver and Minnesota are like Lakers and Spurs from 1999-2010. One of those teams always reached the Finals thanks to an all-star big and wing. The TWolves are built more like the 99 and 03 Spurs when David was still on that team. And then comparisons to the 09 and 10 Lakers when Kobe had twin towers in Pau and Bynum. While Denver is built like the 00-02 Lakers. Jokic is the new Shaq. Jamal is just as clutch in the playoffs as Kobe and Horry. Don’t count out the champs just yet. Be foolish after Game 1. Then what’s SAS next prediction after Denver wins Game 2 and steal Game 3 or 4? Changing his mind again? Relax. A series gets interesting by Game 4 and 5. Not after Game 1. We’ve seen good teams lose Game 1s only to come back from it and win in 5, 6, or 7. The 2012 Thunder won Game 1 of the Finals only to lose the next 4. Minny is still young. They’re still capable of blowing it.

Whoever the Lakers get this summer, they’re not beating the Nuggets and TWolves for the next 5+ years. LeBron can keep stat padding his longevity numbers.

"The edge"....almost ten points more :D

I would agree

Im sure Jordan's sick and tired of the CONSTANT comparisons Every season!

Remember that commercial from mj iam not michael jordan iam Anthony antman Edwards...