Michael Jordan's praise of Anthony Edwards will inspire Timberwolves fans without praising LeBron James.
NBA legend basketball god Michael Jordan usually rarely comments on active players, but this time he praised Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are having a very special season, not only because the team is advancing in the NBA playoffs, but also because their star players have received some very special praise.
According to Stephen S. NBA legend Michael Jordan has praised Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, A. Smith reports.
Smith revealed on ESPN on Monday that Michael Jordan told him that Edwards was a special player.
The comments came after the Timberwolves' first game win in the NBA's Western Conference playoffs series against the Phoenix Suns.
In the game, Edwards scored 33 points alone to lead the team to a thrilling 120-95 victory over the luxury Suns led by Kevin Durant.
There is a feeling that Jordan has handpicked the current successor, otherwise why praise Edwards alone, instead of praising LeBron James, who is now in full swing?
"There are times when you talk about greatness, and there are times when you feel something different," Smith said.
"What Anthony Edwards did, and what he brought. I'm talking about hitting the basket, dancing like a performance. ”
Edwards' leadership has surpassed Kevin Durant.
Edwards has been in great form this season, with the guard averaging 26 points per game and is the team's leading scorer. He also ranks second in assists, averaging five assists per game.
The Timberwolves have relied on his scoring prowess for much of the season, and thanks to Edwards' fiery performance, the Twins team is the third-seeded spot in the Western Conference playoffs, and this season is the team's first-ever third-seeded position.
Edwards' performance earned the respect of several media personalities and former players, and not only Jordan praised him, but also Stephen J. A. Smith also said that Edwards will lead the team to new heights.
The Timberwolves have never won an NBA championship in their more than 30-year history, and the Minnesota team has never won a division championship, and despite years of having great players like Kevin Garnett and Stephen Marbury, Edwards has given the team a new energy not seen in years.
After Jordan praised Edwards like this, Edwards was ruthless, winning 3 consecutive championships in one fell swoop, then retiring, and then coming back to win 3 consecutive championships, replicating Jordan's miracle.
Edwards has set career highs in points, assists and shooting percentage this season. He is in his fourth season with the team, which he has spent his entire NBA career.
The guard played college basketball in Georgia before being drafted as the No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft. Edwards is a two-time NBA All-Star who was drafted to the NBA Rookie Team in his debut season in the league.
The guard's playoff stats are even more impressive, with Edwards averaging 28.5 points per game in his first 12 playoff games, according to Athlon Sports. Only a handful of players such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Tracy McGrady, Donovan Mitchell and Ja Morant are tied with him.
The Minnesota team will once again rely on Edwards, who will play the Suns in Game 2 of the playoff series. If Jordan's boast is not good, it is possible that Edwards led the team to sweep the Suns.