Anthony Edwards is one of the NBA’s emerging players, and the league is constantly searching for the next big thing. He joined the league with great expectations as a number-one overall pick. And he did not disappoint. In his second season, Edwards had a breakthrough year and established himself as a key member of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is a force to be reckoned with on the court owing to his extraordinary skills and athleticism.

Edwards has put a lot of effort into enhancing his game, and it is apparent in his plays. Recently, he made a bold claim about Michael Jordan just days after he refused to be mentioned along with LeBron James and the NBA legend, Kobe Bryant.

Anthony Edwards makes a claim about Michael Jordan

Anthony Edwards, before attending the NBA displayed his athletic prowess by playing college basketball for the University of Georgia. Prior to entering the 2020 NBA Draft, he spent one season with the Georgia Bulldogs. The Minnesota Timberwolves then picked him as the first overall pick. In his first season, Edwards averaged 19.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. He made his NBA debut on December 23, 2020.

He was also named NBA Rookie of the Month three times throughout the season. Impressive start for a rookie.

Chris Hiner, Edwards’ player-development coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves, asked him what he wanted from his career in the league. Anthony Edwards wanted to become the best shooting guard to ever play. Hines said, “You know there’s a guy named Michael Jordan?”

Edwards was bold enough to reply, “I know. I got to get him.”

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Meanwhile, he recently appeared on a Zoom call with Star Tribune where the player was asked about this conversation. He replied humbly, “I’m chasing my boy M.J., for sure. It’ll be hard, but I’m chasing him.” However, there was a time when he refused to be mentioned in the same sentence as LeBron James and Kobe Bryant.

Anthony Edwards refused to be in the same discourse as Kobe and LeBron

Anthony Edwards’ claim about Jordan was made after he refused to be mentioned along with LeBron and Kobe Bryant. Edwards had a historically significant postseason. However, he is not one to sit back and celebrate. Even at the early age of 22, the young player has already seen success on a scale that few can equal. On the other hand, he is aware that if he hasn’t won anything yet, his individual numbers and honors are nothing.

He said, “It’s just stats.”

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Edwards is of the opinion that he cannot be mentioned in a conversation about LeBron and Kobe as he is not on the same level as the legends. They both have won championships whereas Edwards hadn’t. He said, “I mean numbers wise yeah I have 30-point games but I haven’t done anything. I haven’t made it out the first round.”

While he appreciates the thought, he believes that he still has work to do. And with a talent like his, he will surely go a long way!