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Michael Jordan Agrees With Comparison Between Him And Anthony Edwards

NBA legend Michael Jordan recently agreed with the modern-day comparison of Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, according to a report

Anthony Pasciolla

Michael Jordan Agrees With Comparison Between Him And Anthony Edwards
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Minnesota Timberwolves rising superstar Anthony Edwards has aspirations of becoming the face of the NBA.

And he appears to have all the talent to do so.

The 22-year-old guard's monstrous start to his career is leading to comparisons with Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest player of all time. While Edwards is far away from the Chicago Bulls legend in terms of accolades, Jordan reportedly agrees there are parallels in their play styles.

"There's the other one of the game is similar and as great as Anthony Edwards is, and I think he can be the best American player and maybe the face of the league, at least for American players," co-host of 'First Things First' Chris Broussard said on a recent episode. "He's not going to be in the G.O.A.T. conversation. But stylistically, well, I reached out to the G.O.A.T. today, Michael Jordan. Jordan said there are similarities in their games, and he agreed, so if Jordan says there are similarities, there are similarities."

In his fourth season, Edwards is averaging 26.6 points and 5.4 rebounds on 46.7 percent shooting while making a push for the top seed in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, in Jordan's fourth year, he averaged 35 points, 5.9 assists, and 3.2 steals, with the Bulls ending as the No. 3 seed in the East. Athleticism and finishing around the basket are two major aspects of their style which are comparable.

But perhaps the greatest similarity comes outside of stats, in their desire and love for the game. Edwards and Jordan display a level of passion for the sport that is rare, especially in the modern era. The emotion each expressed during their time is a unique skill that cannot be learned.

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Anthony Pasciolla is a contributing writer for Back In The Day NBA. He can be reached at ampasciolla@gmail.com or followed on X @anthonypasci. 

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Anthony Pasciolla
ANTHONY PASCIOLLA

Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who began covering the NBA in June 2023. A Philadelphia native, Anthony has experience covering the Philadelphia 76ers as a credentialed reporter. He has written for Miami Heat, Back In The Day Hoops, Kansas State Wildcats, and Illinois Fighting Illini on Sports Illustrated. His work also includes 76ers coverage for The Sporting News and previous stories for Athlon Sports and BasketballNews. When he’s not covering the NBA, you can find him spending time with friends and family or diving into the world of fantasy football. Follow him on X @AnthonyPasci or reach him via email at ampasciolla@gmail.com

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