Stephen A. compares Anthony Edwards to MJ & Kobe 🤯 SHOWSTOPPER! SKYWALKER! BOX OFFICE! | First Take
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- Stephen A. compares Anthony Edwards to MJ & Kobe 🤯 SHOWSTOPPER! SKYWALKER! BOX OFFICE! | First Take
On First Take, Stephen A. Smith explains why he is comparing Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
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Edwards is a magician on the court. He's sharpening his skills every night he plays.
Facts
Peep game. This is probably the last time we hear Kobe “Bean” Bryant mentioned on NATIONAL BROADCAST.
I see glimpses of MJ 🫣 not comparing the skill, but certain movements mirror MJ.
He exhibits movement and shot selection that are so reminiscent of Mike; far more than any other player since Mike retired. The way he carries himself on the court - It's not something you can learn; you got it or you don't.
@@dngtrs that was stated perfectly, he has his swagger
He do
Agree
I’m a wolves fan and as athletic as Ant is, young Jordan was even more so.
Being from Georgia, I’ve been following Ant since he was in high school. Always knew he’d be special.
I believe you because I knew too and I started watching when he came to Minnesota he can be a Basketball Goat
Lol being from Atlanta I’ve been watching Ant since his football days I swear I could never believe people when they said he was better in basketball because he was the absolute truth in football
Ant is a dawg for sure
If you watch his game he definitely shows the resemblance. I'm a big fan of Edwards for this reason. He's showing true all around skill, something that is rare in this era
I see 0 resemblance 😂why can't they just play like themselves he moves more like wade than MJ and Kobe
@@piplonf8591wade never shot 3 pointers,so it couldn't be wade, Edward plays like a combination of players
Not at all, his shot is kind of weird to me.
@@piplonf8591 I feel you just said that to disagree. There's very clearly a resemblance in his skill set and moves with his mid range game and ability to create his shot.
And wait until u see what he evolves into in the next 2 years if he stays focused💪🏾💪🏾
Ant over the last 10 games in which he played 30+ minutes:
- 32.2 PPG
- 5.2 RPG
- 50/43/86
- 63% true shooting
Over 30 points a night on nearly 50/40/90 splits by a 22 year old on the #1 team in the Western Conference. Absolutely insane 🤯
I mean I think Luka might be doing better but who cares right he’s only averaging 33 8 and 9 almost 50 percent shooting and his teams not as stacked as the timberwolves!
@@johnnyjudge4618and Luka doesn’t have the defensive impact of ANT
@@johnnyjudge4618Luka is amazing he's also 3 years older than Ant.
@@wemakecookie he’s 24 and ant is 22 but I mean they both under 25 but Luka puts up far better numbers then ant but I know wat u mean he does have 2 years more experience as well! People like Stephen a will praise ant more than Luka because he’s not black lol
Look Luca is on a Mavs team that isn't as good so he kind of has to be their whole offense lmfao@@johnnyjudge4618
I've been saying this since he came out but no people were to invested on Ja Morant and Zion ..this dude is a machine.
And the delusional ones who thought lamelo was better lol
😂😂 they were so high @@edwindennis6335
I mean don’t say it like Lamelo ain’t special too. Anthony definitely is better but Lamelo can ball out
Ja and Zion are both better than him. They have dealt with more injuries but all healthy he isn’t out playing either in a 7 game series
i bet he would @@Acw35
I’ve been saying the same thing since watching him in usa basketball. He plays defense like Mike and Kobe, and you can see flashes of MJ on offense when he’s attacking the rim. He has the same killer instinct and the same athleticism off of 2 feet. The difference is MJ was cat quick and could jump off of both one or two feet with the same explosiveness which is rare even today. Definitely reminds me of an unpolished MJ though and is one of my favorite players to watch.
Yep
Bigger hands, those pads of MJ made him control the ball in mid air with ease. Creativity wise MJ was far superior player. .
Please 😂😂😂 never will be Jordan
@chaunseybillings5381 nobody ever will my boy. We're just talking similarities. Like kobe. Stole his whole game and still couldn't play like him.
Edwards is only 22 years old. I agree with stephen A. He is skyrocketing. Has the charisma to go with it as well. Great player
Stephen A. sells b.s and you feed off it and think thats the truth..nobody will ever be MJ or Kobe EVER
Luka is better
@@KiJu04no one cares. The fact that you have to bring him up is sad.
@@KiJu04luka doesn't play defense lmfao
@@KiJu04 thats whats up. But athletically luka is not on his level.and luka is two years older. At 24 i wouldnt be surprised based on how things are that edwards is already a champion by then.
For people that think this is crazy, it’s not. This guy is special and just had the it factor. As a Wolves fan, I’m extremely confident he can be like those greats. He has it man.
Lmao…check MJ 3rd year stats and onwards and compare it to Edwards 4th year stat line…y’all need to stop being so delusional. Anthony Edwards is great…one of a kind…but NOT mj
His not no MJ or Kobe and never will be plan & simple
@@Justinn964 so what is your point bro? Look up Trae first 4 seasons numbers and compare them with Steph. Numbers dont play buddy. Antman just giving the same vibe like Kobe and MJ
@@Justinn964 how old was mj in his 3rd year? remind us again ant is 22
@@Justinn964check their stats at age 22 casual 🤣🤣🤣😂
He has style, he has heart, he has baby mama drama.
The holy trinity of a NBA superstar
Babymama drama with no kids 😆
Don’t worry Stephen A, Minnesota is lovely in June when Minnesota will be hosting Game 1 of the NBA Finals!
Boom! After all these years who would’ve thought that Wolves have the best shot at ending our 33 year championship draught
lets be real, boston is hosting game 1 of nba finals. the eastern conference is sorry asf and they are loaded
Stop you going too far
And then you woke up. Don't become like knicks fans, in other words delusional.
@@tonyklaas7654it's only a drought if you won one before
I dare any of yall to go look at a pic of 1985 Michael Jordan and tell me he’s not Ant’s real daddy
Right haha
I’m optimistic with Edward’s, because he is promising. I just don’t want to get ahead of myself, plus he’s in Minnesota they’re always finding ways to wet the bed once they get something going. I like it when small markets are taking the lead, it brings fresh air into everything
I think the main difference is, everyone thought they wet the bed with the Gobert trade, and now people are realizing they were onto something.
They haven’t been this good since maybe the KG days & they made it all the way to the western conference finals back then. This is a different team then the last few years you can see the maturity.
@dafirstspirit Minneapolis is a sleeping giant. Especially from a market standpoint. They have something like the 5th most Fortune 500 companies headquarters located in that city. They have like the 13th or 14th largest tv audience by location. Calling them a small market is actually kind of insulting. For example, the state of Oklahoma has almost the same amount of people as just the city of Minneapolis.
@@noyou113 yup, Minnesota is a corporate power.
@@noyou113we’re only a small market because all our owners skimped out, goes for every sport. Soon as We took out glen taylor, who I still gotta respect for keeping us home, we start balling. Correlation not coincidence
I agree 1000%
The reason i see kobe and jordan in him is his confidence and killer instinct. I was a huge vince fan but he was not cocky and didnt have that killrr instinct
Those old school t-wolves jerseys are very nice...keep em full time
Ant - Alpha
KAT - 1B scoring punch
Gobert - Defense anchor in the paint
Jaden - Defense anchor on the perimeter
Conley - the “dad” / adult on the team. their true leader
Naz Reid - 6MOY candidate
NAW - 3-D guy off bench
Anderson - struggling shooter, but an amazing switchable defender and playmaker, also the “vet” off the bench
the wolves have a very well-structured hierarchy of players, talent, and leadership on both sides of the ball
We need a backup for Conley baaadddd, when he is out the team revert to dumb basketball and that is really bad in the playoffs.
@@dxdux yeah unfortunately NAW isn’t that great of a ball handler and/or playmaker. and mclaughlin creates size disadvantages and sometimes even spacing issues with his lack of shooting. so i agree, we need a backup PG
@@dxduxwould love to get tyus back but probably not happening
SlowMo is also a nice role player
@@noahwelch2931 I love NAW and his energy but I'm still having flashbacks about that dumb foul at Boston, MCclauglin sadly is not ready for the playoffs. Let's hope they make a move, for me that is the only piece missing!.
A kid who lost both his mum and grandmother but still has such a zest for life you can see it in his face❤
He is so blessed with an insane gift for basketball.
I have been searching for the closest thing we have seen to Michael and I believe we have found him.
Anthony Edwards is the closest thing to Kobe or MJ in the NBA today. That’s all that he’s saying and I agree.
Booker Tatum kawaii
@@Saviiq no way
Someone on Twitter said it best..."can't explain it but he reminds me of superstar from the 90's"😂 so true, one of the few players outside my own team i consider myself a fan of
I want Ant take it up a notch and average 30. I want McDaniels to take up his scoring to 15 a night with the same level of intensity on defense and a become a better rebounder even though they have Towns & Rudy . Let's go I love Ant charisma confidence his old school mentality and he also does look like young Jordan lol
If Jaden can consistently give 15-20 ppg it’s over
@@nydibs16 ppg is a good spot for him on this team
coaching staff wants him to play team first. team win priority. instead of stats we knew stats can be easy for him if he wanted
@@wildshotman6407not about putting up stats it’s about producing for the team bc they need to pick up their offense to become elite.
They power forward thinks he's Kyle korver😂
I’ve been calling Ant “Baby Jordan” for awhile now. I’m glad other people are beginning to take notice.
I'm not taking away from you I'ma just add I been saying it since rookie season Timberwolves fans are the reason pat bev and others started saying it this wasn't overnights all facts
I no basketball professional but I thought I could see how special Ant was going to be in his rookie year, he just keeps blowing expectations out of the water. This dude is amazing and I’m proud to see how much he respect he is commanding this year and going forward.
Facts! I watched Zion, Ja, Shai and AE all before entering the league and knew they all were going to be great cuz they had that "It" factor. All it took was for them to adapt and get comfortable with the league and it's over. 🤷🏾♂️
As a minnesota fan that grew up during the playoff drought, hearing us praised for the first time ever on national tv is so weird
You gotta watch those players who got two first names, Micheal, Jordan, Kobe, Bryant, LeBron,James,Vince, Carter.. Anthony, Edwards ..excuse my punctuation trying to make a point 😂😂😂 Carmelo, Anthony,
🔥🔥🔥I REMEMBER TMAC DOING THAT AND BRON DOIN IT IN A FINALS GAME
Last season,he was saying Devin Booker was the new Kobe😂
A guy who never plays defense. 😅
Totally agree with Stephen A on this one. Love Anthony. He is really amazing to watch and can't wait to see him play live.
Steph A is right. Ant could be the leagues best player as an exciting 2 guard the way those guys were.
Edwards is the new MJ and Kobe. Potentially, he could become better than the two.
U not lying at all 💯
Better??? Maybe Kobe. Let's watch the young brother develop without all this wild expectations 😅
@@ekbrown7026 MJ said to Edwards he could be better something like that Ant said it
Interesting how ESPN pushes this “Kobe is barely top 10” narrative but turns around and uses him as a measuring stick for greatness.
He isn't ..... however he....and ANT Man are closest to " MJ " in attitude, instinct, mannerisms, 'movements and skill.
He has heart and so entertaining!
Ive said this years ago his play style is very kobe mj like i observed the game. And Shai is my favorite player. Its just the way he moves
Been saying this since he came in the league. Every year he improves and you know he’s playing to win every night.
“YES!” “YES!” “YES!” 😂😂
Finally Stephen A is putting respect on Antman....he's been ignoring and disrespecting him for 3 years now, saying he doesn't have a jumpshot skills, He has a long way to go etc
He ain't MJ, Kobe or VC... He is Kermit Wilts y'all 😂😅
And with all seriousness..... If he doesn't live up to the expectation... This brother got a talent to be an actor...
It's crazy when you consider just how young he is. He's 22. Hasn't hit his prime yet. LeBron aside, he's 10+ yrs younger than KD, Steph, Kawhi, Butler, PG, Harden, etc. MVP potential no doubt
#1 team in the West at the age of 22. Comparing him to MJ & Kobe is SUPER appropriate, especially if Wolves ends the season #1 in the West. Is Lebron not in that same Western Conference?! That’s GOAT level activity playing against GOAT level talent.
Man Lebron 39 years old . lol.
This already a month old video that's crazy
Ever since the play in game where they celebrated like they won a chip and I seen him do a dunk that electrified the crowd I was like oh he’s like a young Jordan he’s different and got that dog
My favorite young player. We just gotta see him turn up in the playoffs now
My top five favorite ball players since 1975 when I started was Doc, Mike, Kobe, AI and Steph. Anthony my be added to my list
Then it would no longer a top 5 list!
captain obvious being obvious @@rayb2410
Doc Rivers?
His brakes are sharp as hell..😂😂😂He caught the 💩 outta slim😂😂😂
Really? Dude is talented dont get me wrong but give him time before we start comparing him to those guys.
then you are super late 😑
He got a little bit of distraction with the baby mama drama but he should be good for a deep playoff run this year
Pat Bev said this 2-3 years ago.
I need to start watching Anthony Edwards!
SAS has and always will be a presioner of the moment. You guys remember like 2 years ago when he said Donovan Mitchell was ALREADY the best Utah Jazz player EVER, including Karl Malone?? This is more like that. I can see Ant Man being way better than Mitchell tho
Right now he's Devin Booker before he became Book, he's Damian Lillard before he became Dame. All he's missing are a couple of those unbelievable moments in the playoffs.
BUT HE IS NOT LUKA
Pat Bev said it 1st on The Old Man & The Three. Ant Man 🥇 can become as Legendary as MJ 🐐
A brother talking to a brotha talkin to a bro talk to broski 😂 been waiting since 2005. Lets goooo WOLVES
He reminds me of DWade with improve outside shooting
It's not just his game, it's his mentality too.
You can tell HE WANTS IT.
W take
In terms of mindset yesss, he needs rings and longevity....we will see...but at this point in their careers I can see it..look at Mike, Kobe, VC at year 4 in their careers
Im saving this video
He’s a mix of Born Ready and Wade County iykyk
100 % agree. Ive been saying this, if ant adapts that (MJ) mentality, Goodnight NBA!
Yall have a bless day
I made this point last night and got hammered ......He reminds me of MJ in the 80s
dude i was thinking the EXACT same thing, he feels like the next coming of a young MJ
Both yall sound silly.
@@Sacre618facts they need to stop
@@Sacre618 You silly for telling someone they sound silly when you ain't heard them talk ...So please remove yourself and go do some yard work Sparky 🗣️
@@Sacre618no he ain’t there yet, but he’s coming.
Im all about supporting my Balkan dudes in Jokić and Dončić but BOYYYY, like Stephen A. said, Anthony Edwards is becoming one of my favorite players lord have mercy
I don’t know why the headline left out the Vince Carter comparison that he mentioned in the same breath as Kobe and Jordan
I wholeheartedly agree
Been saying this. But they wait till the subject comes up.
I cant believe it until he speaks about things when they are not announced yet.
My best friend was raving about Antman at Georgia.
Though I didn't gravitate with Edwards at first, I'm ALL IN NOW!
He has a chance to become the face of league in the post-Lebron era!!!
I don’t know if it’s the arm/leg band but he does remind me of them for sure
The way he handles the rock definitely is reminiscent of mj. That being said. I need him to consistently score even in bad games to have that type of comparison.
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I'm from Minnesota and I'm not use to hearing this. 😂
He changed the tide in that game!..... PERIOD!....
Not only does he got the skill and athleticism. You can see that he has a mental/physical toughness and the confidence to be great. Mix all the together and you get a legend.
Anthony Edwards is my favorite NBA player in the world
I have to agree. Not yet there. But I do see glimpse of Kobe.
In a related story, ESPN, TNT and other outlets start planning a media blitz that Anthony Edwards needs to push his way out of Minnesota as soon as possible to a major market team. Someone get John Salley on the phone.
@dafirstspirit MSP is 13th out of the 28 NBA markets. Actually, it is the largest middle market team. Phoenix is considered the smallest "large" NBA market.
@dafirstspirit Depends on which source you're accessing. Regardless, MSP ranks around the middle of all NBA markets (around #13). Including markets with all four major sports teams, MSP is the third smallest (ahead of Denver and Miami). Media certainly doesn't consider Minnesota a major NBA market as the Wolves (although reaching the playoffs the past two years) are hardly ever on National TV (only 11 times this year and most of those are NBATV)...Sale of the Wolves to ARod/Lore was $1.5 bil. Phoenix sold for $4 bil.
He’s the next face of the NBA!
He's more like Kobe than MJ imo. But let's see if he can play both ends . 25 pts a game is amazing if you're stopping people on defense.
😊
Kobe and MJ played high level defense and played biggest in the most critical moments. Edwards was just getting outplayed in the Olympics by Austin Reeves and SGA.
I said this before he came out of Georgia and people thought I was crazy
Lol he's not comparing. But the potential is flashing. That's all 😂
Dude just missed 3 free throws to lose the game, this is not mj 💀
If he was on a coastal team he d be a leading all star vote getter
Random thought but Edwards and Lamelo will be 22 their entire 4th season. Covid made it weird a weird draft for them but these dude are really drafted at 18 prospects.
Thank you Stephen A
Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!
If he can carry the Wolves to finals it can be.
😑 Stephen On Some Good Powder 🍚 This Morning 🤣😂
Hanging out with sniff Bayless again
I'm so proud of Steven A. for keeping 💯 because everyone knows Ant a beast.
we already said this…. there are videos out that say how Antman look like Jordan in the face, and plays just like him… and if you play like jordan, you play like kobe…. this is a stolen analogy…. even if by accident. it’s been all over the internet for atleast 2 years…
No lies told
Facts watch him play its like the game easy for him and he 22 years old
Media need stop comparing every player to MJ and Kobe can lest one chip first before we make that comparison
I BEEN SAID HES THE CLOSEST THING TO MJ IN THE NBA WHEN HE GOT IN THE LEAGUE
Yeah this kid is only 22 scary to see how good he really gonna get
I see Glipse of Anthony Edwards
And he's making his own legacy.
The kid is unbelievable
I said this a while ago… great comparison!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Talk to me when bro get a ring 😂
Timberwolves must be lucky to have him. Next face of the NBA.
Yes he is comparable. He's one of the players who is going to get on that level.