We’ve got the new Michael Jordan! Since 2003, MJ has been missed on the court by many. Though his sons Marcus and Jeffrey were expected to take up his position, none of them inherited the GOAT gene. However, spectators’ hunt for the 6X NBA champion’s substitute has finally been called off.
In a recent matchup, the Denver Nuggets not only trimmed the Timberwolves’ lead to 2-1 but also handed the Wolves their first loss by 117-90. Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards emerged as a standout, contributing 19 points to Minnesota. And, this led to the 22-year-old becoming part of every other news headline, wherein he was compared with the legend.
As the news aired, it caught Frank Isola’s attention, and he was immediately urged to dive in. He sat with the team of The Rich Eisen Show and shared his perspective on Edwards’ comparison with MJ. The glimpse of the interview was then uploaded on the official YouTube account with the title, “Frank Isola Talks NBA Playoffs, Anthony Edwards, 90’s Knicks & More with Rich Eisen | Full Interview.”
“Now, you know, so a couple of months ago we came to Brooklyn, Anthony Edwards did, and I watched him play, and I said this on a radio show that Monday morning, I said, I’m not saying he might look short, but his mannerisms in the way that he plays, with the little fadeaway jumper that he has, his movement, going for the basket,” he started off.
While agreeing to the comparison, he added, “He plays like Michael Jordan did, he plays all the time, and he tries to play both ends of the court, and he also has a bit of a pure instinct because right now, that team is 6-0, and that’s 6-0 with four road games, four road wins,… Not just about shooting a fadeaway.” So what’s Edwards’ take on this?
Looking at the comparison through Edwards’ lens
Unexpectedly, Wolves’ superstar guard believes the ongoing comparison between himself and MJ isn’t really accurate. “I want people to be like, ‘This Anthony Edwards kid, he’s got his own style. He’s maybe got a mix of Michael Jordan in him,… But I’ve got a trey ball, I can shoot the three. So, I think that makes me a little different than Michael Jordan.”
Moving on, Edwards gave some facts to support his claim. He said that he had been thriving as a mid-range shooter, averaging 30.1 points per game. Not only this, but he also believed that he has to follow a long way to accomplish at Jordan’s levels. However, undoubtedly, he is on the right track. So, what are your thoughts? Comment down below!