Correct MJ was way better. It’s cool that ant has good playoff stats but the larger sample size of the regular season doesn’t paint him as anywhere close to a top 5 player
Ronshol
Ant knows ball.
Obvious_Parsley3238
ant: i’m not the messiah
NBA marketing team: he is the messiah
Simple_Wait_7286
I respect this perspective from Ant.
Is it fair to say his game reminds everyone of MJ’s? Absolutely.
But is it fair to say he is gonna be as good as MJ or have the same career trajectory? Hell no.
Let Ant carve his own legacy.
staymelooo
Love it. Any man who says, “I am the king” is no true king. Jordan said the same thing too, unlike Lebron, who calls himself the goat and king any chance he gets
LumpySpaceGunter
Lisan al Gaib!
road432
Much respect to Ant, glad to know this stuff isn’t going to his head, and he knows he ain’t no where near Jordan’s level yet.
MetaSin666
Ant is humble too
Prudent-Bumblebee-22
As much trash as he talks and the fire/skill he plays with, I respect the hell out of the humility of this dude. I’ll be lowkey rooting for him for continued success.
andanotherone_1
Lebron in shambles
JackHammerPlower
NBA media is the worst. The kid is a stud and is having a great postseason. Why do we need to throw the MJ comparisons into the mix. Just watch and enjoy the games…
mastacheef87
there’s a hilarious clip where Ant says basically this same thing, but then when the interviewer asks him if he thinks prime MJ could guard him he totally switches up and goes “HELL no” LMAO
But anything close to a killer competitor who shows up and brings it every game on both offense and defense and is big in the biggest moments will have adoration from the masses.
radikraze
I’m not saying he’s as good or will be as good as Jordan and I think that’s true for most others too. But got damn his play style, mannerisms and even the way he stands around just reminds me of Jordan.
MaldororHollow
Anthony Edwards is literally my favorite person in all of sports right now
WakeUpKos
Ant doesn’t want that. MJ comparisons have always been some sort of a curse for a number of players back then. That hex just sticks.
AncientScratch1670
Filed under: things narcissistic, self-proclaimed “King” LeBron would never say.
Miyagisans
I mean, some people think rookie mj was better than current Edwards. That says it all. I think a better comp is 05/06 Wade. Arenas has talked about how guarding Wade in that period was so difficult because he was bigger than the typical nba shooting guard, but also had the absurd first step.
Reasonable_Bed7858
Ant stop making me like you!
steve1186
Absolutely love this guy. And I’m eating crow, because I thought he was a terrible pick at #1.
The guy is 22 years old and arguably already a top-10 current player. He’s going to be an annual MVP favorite by age 24.
lialialia20
you fool, this only makes me like you more.
agent-bagent
Is it just me, or is the single forearm arm band ant has an underrated aspect of the MJ comparisons?
Donkeynationletsride
Then stop being so damn swaggy
ImChz
[ESPN] Anthony Edwards on MJ comparisons: “I want it…”
dynamistatic
No one:
Stilgar: “He’s so humble! Lisan dawg Gaib!”
Necessary_Payment804
That’s the best answer you can give.
geneticeffects
I mean, it is true: MJ is the GOAT. Edwards is simply athletic AF, and it stands out among his peers.
The question is whether the game in the modern NBA houses the same level of play as the Jordan era.
J2Mags
Lisan Al-Gaib!
broadwayallday
This is the polar opposite of “crowning yourself”
milehighrukus
Of course a son would think his father is the greatest of all time.
Look at how much The Lakers love Jokic.
GiantSizeManThing
That’s exactly what MJ would say
desirox
Respect tbh
AesopSquaresoft
Ant: I want the comparisons to stop. He’s the greatest ever.
Anyone: But can he guard you?
Ant: HELL NAH
rakdosidos
…exactly what prime MJ said about his place among the greats. Always humble, always deferential, always wanted the people to make their claims, not him
SO HE IS HIM
Majestic-Pickle5097
That’s legit. Exactly how he should respond
ducbui
Lmao, NBA is Stilgar. “He so humble, even more reason to believe he is MJs son”
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Correct MJ was way better. It’s cool that ant has good playoff stats but the larger sample size of the regular season doesn’t paint him as anywhere close to a top 5 player
Ant knows ball.
ant: i’m not the messiah
NBA marketing team: he is the messiah
I respect this perspective from Ant.
Is it fair to say his game reminds everyone of MJ’s? Absolutely.
But is it fair to say he is gonna be as good as MJ or have the same career trajectory? Hell no.
Let Ant carve his own legacy.
Love it. Any man who says, “I am the king” is no true king. Jordan said the same thing too, unlike Lebron, who calls himself the goat and king any chance he gets
Lisan al Gaib!
Much respect to Ant, glad to know this stuff isn’t going to his head, and he knows he ain’t no where near Jordan’s level yet.
Ant is humble too
As much trash as he talks and the fire/skill he plays with, I respect the hell out of the humility of this dude. I’ll be lowkey rooting for him for continued success.
Lebron in shambles
NBA media is the worst. The kid is a stud and is having a great postseason. Why do we need to throw the MJ comparisons into the mix. Just watch and enjoy the games…
there’s a hilarious clip where Ant says basically this same thing, but then when the interviewer asks him if he thinks prime MJ could guard him he totally switches up and goes “HELL no” LMAO
EDIT: https://youtube.com/shorts/VyUDl-nSggY?si=h1e4Cn1MBS6has7T
Time will tell Ant’s story.
But anything close to a killer competitor who shows up and brings it every game on both offense and defense and is big in the biggest moments will have adoration from the masses.
I’m not saying he’s as good or will be as good as Jordan and I think that’s true for most others too. But got damn his play style, mannerisms and even the way he stands around just reminds me of Jordan.
Anthony Edwards is literally my favorite person in all of sports right now
Ant doesn’t want that. MJ comparisons have always been some sort of a curse for a number of players back then. That hex just sticks.
Filed under: things narcissistic, self-proclaimed “King” LeBron would never say.
I mean, some people think rookie mj was better than current Edwards. That says it all. I think a better comp is 05/06 Wade. Arenas has talked about how guarding Wade in that period was so difficult because he was bigger than the typical nba shooting guard, but also had the absurd first step.
Ant stop making me like you!
Absolutely love this guy. And I’m eating crow, because I thought he was a terrible pick at #1.
The guy is 22 years old and arguably already a top-10 current player. He’s going to be an annual MVP favorite by age 24.
you fool, this only makes me like you more.
Is it just me, or is the single forearm arm band ant has an underrated aspect of the MJ comparisons?
Then stop being so damn swaggy
[ESPN] Anthony Edwards on MJ comparisons: “I want it…”
No one:
Stilgar: “He’s so humble! Lisan dawg Gaib!”
That’s the best answer you can give.
I mean, it is true: MJ is the GOAT. Edwards is simply athletic AF, and it stands out among his peers.
The question is whether the game in the modern NBA houses the same level of play as the Jordan era.
Lisan Al-Gaib!
This is the polar opposite of “crowning yourself”
Of course a son would think his father is the greatest of all time.
Look at how much The Lakers love Jokic.
That’s exactly what MJ would say
Respect tbh
Ant: I want the comparisons to stop. He’s the greatest ever.
Anyone: But can he guard you?
Ant: HELL NAH
…exactly what prime MJ said about his place among the greats. Always humble, always deferential, always wanted the people to make their claims, not him
SO HE IS HIM
That’s legit. Exactly how he should respond
Lmao, NBA is Stilgar. “He so humble, even more reason to believe he is MJs son”
But do you think MJ could guard you though? Lol