@@RETAINGANG16 agreed. I also remember him talking about his slow mo layup in a recent interview, said he learned it from a nobody NBA player he saw. Shows how much he’s willing to learn even from non-stars. Love this kid. No whining, just grit and hustle. A 22-year old is shaking the league.
@@jjlove2725 why would it not be Kobe too lol u can definitely see it I hate how people try to down play Kobe he was literally a carbon copy of Jordan and did it at the level not other nba player has done until now ig im Ant 🐜-man
Funny thing is, everyone keeps saying he looks like Jordan and he does. But his favorite player was KD and those double crosses and pull up mids are KD’s moves.
@@skillethead15before kd we had kobe, tmac, vince carter, allen iverson and more of players who was doing that moves master class also kd isn't a newschool player nor oldschool player he is 35 yo he got in the league in 2007 so what do u even talkin about?
The thing that really clinches it for me is the long arms he has, that was what really made MJ different because he could play smothering defense and dribble low to the ground. That really shows up in Ant's dribbling style, it's very MJ like. His trajectory is to be an NBA legend when it's all said and done, he's just got to keep working on his game and getting better incrementally.
@@smoothoperator1862for sure handles mj has good handles but mj had the those huge hands and young mike had 4 inches of vert more than ant mj just had to get to his spot and jump.
I love the people that aren’t taking the MJ comparisons so seriously, it’s kinda like a running joke but it’s also not a joke 😂 cuz Ant is actually so gifted
This definitely proves that MJ would've dropped 40+ a night in this league. This is a compilation of highlights but damn, it gets me excited to watch. 90's Jordan-esque moves by Edwards.
niggas were saying NBAin 90s is overrated n shit lmaoo ant is destroying NBA playing like MJ imagine the real one knowning ppl were actually trained to defense n rules were more brootal, he would've destroy small ball nerds
curry jokic wemby all of them would've been trashed n humiliated by the goat of basket he wasn't a teamplayer he was putting everything on his back and slamming the shit out of u
@@JoeBudd-Dwhat is nuts is you are ignorant and consider your knowledge as its unconditional truth and speak that confident without realizing that you're clowning 😂 go watch prime drose and tmac befire talking stupid shit
we have been lied for years that the game changed that everyone was forced to play small ball guess it was all cap and lack of basketball iq, thanks to Minnesota managa he's actually making everyone noticing small ball is ass trash inconsistent
It is known that he is not Jordan, he is Ant... but wow he is identical to Jordan, he is a mix of Jordan and Kobe at the same time... this boy is a danger, and over time he will be even more so. 🔥
An absolute clinic on just how hard it is to guard someone with that kind of footwork and a turn around fade away that fuckin nice. Kid has mad talent and I look forward to seeing what he can do.
Been watching this game for years, and the shot Ant made at 7:47 holy shit when I watched it the stadium went CRAZY. And ant was talking that shit right in KD face. Iconic ass moment in basketball
@@d-nicetuhmeetchu850 zion will never stay healthy if he doesn't change his mindset or leave pelicans. If im pelicans im giving him another year or two and if he can't stay healthy im sending him packing while he's still mid 20's
Let’s all wish and injury free career and we’re gonna have a historic figure in front of our eyes. For us who missed Jordan’s prime, we will have Ant to reminisce on.
He moves so much like MJ. It's not even the attack-the-rim or post-ups, fadeaways etc. It's literally just the way he moves, like his strides, pacing, first step, everything.
any player that makes a game winning defensive play in the modern NBA wins my favor. i haven't been deeply engaged in basketball for a few years until the finals typically, but Ant Edwards might be the reason NBA basketball gets engaging again
Bulls fan here to say, can’t help but have a secondary team due to how bad my bulls team is year in and year out, especially being a die hard basketball fan for life. I LOVE this wolves team more than any other squad besides my own, and SERIOUSLY fw Ant. That man is a dog, and I’m going to be rooting for this man for a long time. Put these nuggets away tonight ant!!
This is why Barkley said “if you couldn’t Hand check prime MJ He would avg 40pts - 50pts in today’s game”. Ant Man proves Sir Charles point! Even prime Dominique (The Human Highlight film) would be unstoppable in todays NBA.
He's definitely the future! You can tell that Edwards has studied the greats. You can see it and sense it and he plays like an absolute superstar. Gives me MJ/Kobe vibes, EASILY.
Not only plays like MJ but has his toughness and grit too. He’s not like the new era of players who miss games from injuries caused by non contact plays
People don't realise that it takes more than a skill set and a highlights reel to be like MJ. It takes an extreme form of mental toughness over yourself and your team mates to constantly push and push them to success, a will to dominate every single aspect of the competition, years of accomplishment as a 'clutch' player, especially in crucial games, an an aura of invincibility that puts fear into the opposition. Kids off to a good start. Let's see how he goes.
The craziest part about Ant’s development is that even MJ didn’t have his mid-post fadeaway until a bit later in his career. It is already one of his go to moves at 22.
"There were many good players who played on a great level for a certain time, but only the greatest ones played at the greatest level for a long time". Coach Pop
Anthony Edwards deserves respect and credit to his name. If he maintains this level of performance for long, he will surely have his name enshrined in the Hall of Famers. Despite similarities in his playing style to MJ's, I don't believe he is attempting to mimic him.
then ur just being naive. everything about him screams mj the way he dribbles, explosive drive to the rims, using his pivot foot, even his side way dunk, not giving up on the lay up even after contact, cutting in between two defenders, heck he even wears the elbow and foot band like mj wth u talking about dude?
Michael Jordan 40 point games first 3 seasons: * 1984-85: 7 games with 40+ points * 1985-86: He only played 18 games this season due to injury, but still managed 4 games with 40+ points. * 1986-87: This is the season he really exploded, with 37 games over 40 points. Adding those together: 7 + 4 + 37 = 48 games Anthony Edwards has a total of 10 regular season games with 40+ points. Here's the breakdown by season: * 2020-21: 0 games * 2021-22: 3 games * 2022-23: 5 games * 2023-24: 2 games This comment is with all due respect for Anthony Edwards but people are looking for something that they will never find and that's another Michael Jordan.
Makes me want to get back to hooping always loved competition my handling and mid range deadly, right handed but always practice with left hand dribbling 👍🏻🔥
Those back down plays, post fadeaways, hand slapping etc. are all so mf Jordan-esque like he's actually MJ.
The way he paces his self with quick explosiveness is MJ like to.
@@RETAINGANG16 agreed. I also remember him talking about his slow mo layup in a recent interview, said he learned it from a nobody NBA player he saw. Shows how much he’s willing to learn even from non-stars. Love this kid. No whining, just grit and hustle.
A 22-year old is shaking the league.
💯 I was just saying wow ant man had been watching film of Kobe and Jordan!!!
@@jacobisims6583 not kobe def jordan. he even used the arm band and foot band like mj does.
@@jjlove2725 why would it not be Kobe too lol u can definitely see it I hate how people try to down play Kobe he was literally a carbon copy of Jordan and did it at the level not other nba player has done until now ig im Ant 🐜-man
Edwards make NBA look like 90's
Funny thing is, everyone keeps saying he looks like Jordan and he does. But his favorite player was KD and those double crosses and pull up mids are KD’s moves.
He undoing what Curry did
He’s old school with a new school twist . Embiid is the same skill wise but sadly he doesn’t have the mentality to go along with it
@@skillethead15before kd we had kobe, tmac, vince carter, allen iverson and more of players who was doing that moves master class also kd isn't a newschool player nor oldschool player he is 35 yo he got in the league in 2007 so what do u even talkin about?
No..Edwards is showing what will happen if a rookie Jordan will play in todays era..so easy..
Every elite scorer develops a reliable back to the basket game at some point. For him to have it at 22 at this level is unreal, he’s him.
Imagine how good Ant is gonna be in 4 years. HE'S IS GONNA BE SCARY.
He is scary rn. In 4 years he will improve that much that he will be deadly. The word is deadly, and unstoppable 🔥
He’s there right now bro
Just wait til he breaks his knee
In 4 years?
Not happening to this one. Its no burger zion @@qaaronrodgers2479
Its nice to finally see a player that appears to have the same level of clean skills as MJ
The thing that really clinches it for me is the long arms he has, that was what really made MJ different because he could play smothering defense and dribble low to the ground. That really shows up in Ant's dribbling style, it's very MJ like. His trajectory is to be an NBA legend when it's all said and done, he's just got to keep working on his game and getting better incrementally.
Also MJ had big hands that helped in his layups and fakes
You can see that Ant's trying to do the leaning dunk.
Hell no lol Ant’s Handle > MJ’s
@@smoothoperator1862for sure handles mj has good handles but mj had the those huge hands and young mike had 4 inches of vert more than ant mj just had to get to his spot and jump.
@@andyirons7162hating
He’s the reason why I started to watch again.
Me too🎉🎉
Same here!!
And with his build, he will rarely be injured because he’s a solid athlete. Bro is built extremely tough.
He is usually the strongest guy on the court from what I’ve been seeing lmao
the fact he plays elite D too
Haven't had someone get me this excited about the NBA individually since Prime derrick rose.
same bro. watching him makes me wanna ball rn.
U not lying
Having flashbacks of MJ in his prime, it's crazy. In my opinion he studied the old school great ones and put his touch on it, WOW!!
That fadeaway is magnificent
I still can’t believe he’s on my favorite team, he’s going to become my favorite player ever
There’s a new Sheriff in town. His name is Anthony Edwards. This is his league now.
ant been him
NNNNOOOOOO,.. THIS IS WEMBY'S LEAGUE,.. YOUNG MAN!!!
@@angiewilliams8472Nope ☝️
@@angiewilliams8472anthony edwards
@@angiewilliams8472 Love Wemby but I'll take Ant any day.
I love the people that aren’t taking the MJ comparisons so seriously, it’s kinda like a running joke but it’s also not a joke 😂 cuz Ant is actually so gifted
Tbh u really can’t say ntn about it cus this dude is the real deal Stevie and Ray can see that
Exactly lol like we know he’s not MJ but 👀 we know what we see 😂
In my mind it's not just the talent/playstyle. It's the way he acts, the grindset plus the natural charisma.
Bro is to good, just like his father(MJ) and bro(Jimmy)
😂
😂😂
😂😂😂
Lol!
And his cousin Kobe
"He was in his bag like his fries were at the bottom." 😲
That comment took me out 😂
Bars
Man this a bar
This proves that classic move is still more effective..
this kid is the reason im watching the NBA regular season again and now they have a chance to win it all
crazy how he’s just 22 man bros the definitely the face of the nba
It was supposed to be Ja but Ja wanted to be a dumbass so now Ant took his shine.
wheres wemby thooo
@@earthwombatHe’s coming too. Few years out.
This definitely proves that MJ would've dropped 40+ a night in this league. This is a compilation of highlights but damn, it gets me excited to watch. 90's Jordan-esque moves by Edwards.
Bruh ant don’t drop 40 and he’s def a better player (note I’m saying higher skill lever because he’s in a more recent era mj the goat)
His physical play will shorten his career facts! But he sure is fun to watch
@@bearpowder8807 lol ant is not more skilled than mj stop it and ant is damn near avg 40 in the playoffs
niggas were saying NBAin 90s is overrated n shit lmaoo ant is destroying NBA playing like MJ imagine the real one knowning ppl were actually trained to defense n rules were more brootal, he would've destroy small ball nerds
The fact that every new great talent is compared to MJ's playstyle is already a testament that he is the GOAT
Just can’t deny it! As good as all the top players in the past have ever been, NONE had the impact like MJ! NONE!
Exactly !
MJ is my #1 Kobe is my #2
4:50 I'd retire after guarding that footwork lol.
Facts people always “if MJ played in this era” here he go but MJ more athletic
5ive is the 5ace of the NBA 🐜
@@jamirparker7858Amt isn’t even close
@@tony4534mj wasn’t this good at ants age
@@marquisstevenson7036 Ant isn’t even close.
footwork is wild
Kobe had the best footwork I've ever seen. Edwards reminds me of Kobe and MJ put together.
@@DerrickthePineconeand you can also see KD and Jimmy in there
That old school ball works people !!
My first jersey purchase since Kobe’s No. 8. He’s making the game worth watching.
Just imagine when MJ plays in today's NBA.
Sadly we won’t witness it. He would destroy everyone including this kid.
Well mj would own everyone including bron and edwards and he would average 60+ points in playoffs 😂
"Just imagine when" so he's gonna be playing sometime in the future?
curry jokic wemby all of them would've been trashed n humiliated by the goat of basket he wasn't a teamplayer he was putting everything on his back and slamming the shit out of u
even his dribbling is like mj😮
Heck he even got that MJ elbow band. Kid is sooo like Jordan!
Remind me of pre 1990 Jordan dribble.
@@andyirons7162 Mcgrady or Rose over Edwards? What are you nuts? 🥜
@@JoeBudd-Dwhat is nuts is you are ignorant and consider your knowledge as its unconditional truth and speak that confident without realizing that you're clowning 😂 go watch prime drose and tmac befire talking stupid shit
@@JoeBudd-Dtmac maybe but yeah rose is glazing lmao
This old school basketball. Loving it!
Word!!!
we have been lied for years that the game changed that everyone was forced to play small ball guess it was all cap and lack of basketball iq, thanks to Minnesota managa he's actually making everyone noticing small ball is ass trash inconsistent
It is known that he is not Jordan, he is Ant... but wow he is identical to Jordan, he is a mix of Jordan and Kobe at the same time... this boy is a danger, and over time he will be even more so. 🔥
I say young Jordan and D Wade
bro can cook anyone. he's HIM
"Austin, You're Him!"
An absolute clinic on just how hard it is to guard someone with that kind of footwork and a turn around fade away that fuckin nice. Kid has mad talent and I look forward to seeing what he can do.
This era Anthony Edwards become legend
0:19 ok that dunk was jordanesque af, especially since its on durant, MY GOODNESS!! 🔥 🔥
The definition of nba star player, classy with grace no unnecessary moves he does everything precisely
Been watching this game for years, and the shot Ant made at 7:47 holy shit when I watched it the stadium went CRAZY. And ant was talking that shit right in KD face. Iconic ass moment in basketball
The league is in good hands
Antman
Jokic
Doncic
Zion
Morant
I love the ANTMAN he more than box office he’s becoming the face but Zion next season will have something to say about that just my opinion
@@d-nicetuhmeetchu850 zion will never stay healthy if he doesn't change his mindset or leave pelicans. If im pelicans im giving him another year or two and if he can't stay healthy im sending him packing while he's still mid 20's
he's a combo of MJ and Kobe. He does the fade and flashy moves like MJ but shoot lights out like Kobe
Well he's combo of many great players reminds me of dwade and durant besides kob and mike
Aggressive like Vince Carter
@@osiris1071kd?? How
footwork like Kobe
@@hughglass2520wdym, KD is ants fav player, and his dribble moves he takes from KD and adds special touches to it, it makes it look more Jordan-like
Nobody gonna miss Steph, KD, and Lebron with guys like Ant taking over the league.
I'm witnessing the birth of a new star... and he will shine like a diamond.
Let’s all wish and injury free career and we’re gonna have a historic figure in front of our eyes. For us who missed Jordan’s prime, we will have Ant to reminisce on.
Dude has no fear, nothing stops him from getting to the hoop
That’s what so 90’s. He’s fearless at getting to the basket.
Edwards is definitely a student of the game. He had the Jordan moves along with an Iverson crossover and a Ginoboli Eurostep.
And Kobe's footwork...
And Lebron's explosiveness
He moves so much like MJ. It's not even the attack-the-rim or post-ups, fadeaways etc. It's literally just the way he moves, like his strides, pacing, first step, everything.
Stay healthy young man, post footwork and body control is on point. And the best part is that it looks so effortless.
any player that makes a game winning defensive play in the modern NBA wins my favor. i haven't been deeply engaged in basketball for a few years until the finals typically, but Ant Edwards might be the reason NBA basketball gets engaging again
This kid is something special
He’s so fucking good man. A pleasure to watch
Kinda crazy how much better his post game has gotten. I feel like that’s taken his game to another level.
Bulls fan here to say, can’t help but have a secondary team due to how bad my bulls team is year in and year out, especially being a die hard basketball fan for life. I LOVE this wolves team more than any other squad besides my own, and SERIOUSLY fw Ant. That man is a dog, and I’m going to be rooting for this man for a long time. Put these nuggets away tonight ant!!
He is so good at the fundamentals, like Mike. Ball handling, footwork, jumpshot. Everything technically great!
MJ is back
His footwork is, “Jordan-esk!”
esque*
This is why Barkley said “if you couldn’t Hand check prime MJ He would avg 40pts - 50pts in today’s game”. Ant Man proves Sir Charles point! Even prime Dominique (The Human Highlight film) would be unstoppable in todays NBA.
Anthony Edwards playing like NBA Street Vol 1
I love anthony edwards
He's definitely the future! You can tell that Edwards has studied the greats. You can see it and sense it and he plays like an absolute superstar. Gives me MJ/Kobe vibes, EASILY.
Anthony has some MJ like qualities.. though he still not on that level, he does give this generation a small taste of what MJ was like.
Not only plays like MJ but has his toughness and grit too. He’s not like the new era of players who miss games from injuries caused by non contact plays
People don't realise that it takes more than a skill set and a highlights reel to be like MJ.
It takes an extreme form of mental toughness over yourself and your team mates to constantly push and push them to success, a will to dominate every single aspect of the competition, years of accomplishment as a 'clutch' player, especially in crucial games, an an aura of invincibility that puts fear into the opposition.
Kids off to a good start. Let's see how he goes.
Damn I didn’t know he had the post game fadeaway too… he gonna be even better if he keeps working on his game
He's got that Jordan/Kobe esq turn around jump shot. Beautiful to see. I'm rooting for this kid
A new Legend!!
Wish him a bright future and stays healthy🎉❤ NBA is in good hands
Nobody player can close to mj, mj s dfirent level a highclass player
Dude literally plays just like MJ & Kobe it’s nuts to watch
Even has hand and leg band on one side like Jordan
2+3= 5
NBA is in need of these type of players. Haven’t seen the likes of these players since DRose.
They starting to comeback, stay tuned to VJ Edgecombe he plays just like Edwards and he’s a top prospect for next years draft.
i wish the best for this young man god bless u
He definitely has Jordan’s 80s footwork no doubt.
The craziest part about Ant’s development is that even MJ didn’t have his mid-post fadeaway until a bit later in his career. It is already one of his go to moves at 22.
I been saying it 2 yrs now, Mike got a lot of explaining to do 😂😂
His game like watching the perfect picture get painted every time
He’s like mix of MJ and MVP Westbrook
If you listen closely, you can hear him say "father" when he shoots
Seeing him playing in high school i knew bro was going to the league
His footwork is unbelievable
Yes 💯 He Gets it Done on Both Ends of the the Floor, Offensively & Defensively. Very Jordan Jr. Esque🏀🏀🏀👏👏👏
so refreshing to watch, when you watch other superstars highlights its mostly 3 point shots lol
Please please I wish him all the health in the world. No injuries please 🙏
"There were many good players who played on a great level for a certain time, but only the greatest ones played at the greatest level for a long time".
Coach Pop
We often say about some athletes, singers, actors "that's his pale copy"! BUT Edwards is MJ's best copy! Like the original!😃👍
Anthony Edwards is my favorite NBA player
I love watching him play. 🔥🔥🔥
6'4" Antman is more talented skillwise than a 6'8" self proclaim goat
LOVE watching Ant Man! He's exciting like S Curry, Kobe, MJ & Ja Morant.
Only mj and kobe
@@Asdfghjklzxcvbnm775Ja is exciting at times.
@@Asdfghjklzxcvbnm775Everybody he named is must see TV, y’all oldheads are so out of touch lol
I wish him a long successful career.
Watching him is like watching a young MJ. He is gonna be one of the greatest ever once his career is over
Anthony Edwards deserves respect and credit to his name. If he maintains this level of performance for long, he will surely have his name enshrined in the Hall of Famers.
Despite similarities in his playing style to MJ's, I don't believe he is attempting to mimic him.
then ur just being naive. everything about him screams mj the way he dribbles, explosive drive to the rims, using his pivot foot, even his side way dunk, not giving up on the lay up even after contact, cutting in between two defenders, heck he even wears the elbow and foot band like mj wth u talking about dude?
That backdown pivot shimmy fadeaway is nasty 😬🔥🔥
I call it the woopdawaoop
holy shit, that guy is terrific!
Jordan's soul is so impatient it replicated instead of waiting for reincarnation.
He's the perfect mix between Kobe and MJ
God has returned to play basketball after 25 years, this time in Air Edwards
He’s not even in his prime😭
Haha! MJ is back !
Michael Jordan 40 point games first 3 seasons: * 1984-85: 7 games with 40+ points
* 1985-86: He only played 18 games this season due to injury, but still managed 4 games with 40+ points.
* 1986-87: This is the season he really exploded, with 37 games over 40 points.
Adding those together: 7 + 4 + 37 = 48 games
Anthony Edwards has a total of 10 regular season games with 40+ points. Here's the breakdown by season:
* 2020-21: 0 games
* 2021-22: 3 games
* 2022-23: 5 games
* 2023-24: 2 games
This comment is with all due respect for Anthony Edwards but people are looking for something that they will never find and that's another Michael Jordan.
Primero Jordan , después la Mamba y ahora Ant-man con esa mentalidad asesina 🔥🔥🐐🐍🐜
Makes me want to get back to hooping always loved competition my handling and mid range deadly, right handed but always practice with left hand dribbling 👍🏻🔥
Injuries please stay away from this guy. He's special
This man a dawggggggg bruh 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽