me too. im so worried he’s going to get hurt. but at the same time, it doesnt look like he’s going insane crazy, like a prime mvp russell westbrook… doesnt look like he is tearing apart his body going 150% every night. he has little kid energy still tho.
@@hotshot8135That's on Zion, not these guys. He chose to get fat and worry about women instead of ball. You can still see he's a great player, but the one thing he doesn't have that'll take him far is discipline.
Zions a stud…5 nba seasons, 0 playoff wins, and averaging 37 games played in a season…dude literally has more illegitimate children than playoff games played
As a Wolves fan, I love Ant, I love how we’re playing. The media does not respect Jokic, but he is still that guy. Winning game 1 is big but still a long way to go
@@loweschannel172sit down son. I was wearing the black alternate jerseys watching KG and Marbury in the day. If you think our team underestimates the defending champs, you don’t know nothing about basketball
It’s not that they don’t respect him it’s just that they think he’s boring. If Luka had won a ring like jokic did last season he’d get love because he’s an entertaining guard.
Stephen A after the Nuggets win this series: “I said it before and I’ll say it again. DENVER IS UNBEATABLE! NEVER HAD A DOUBT IN MY MIND THEY WERE WINNING THE TITLE!” 😂
At first I was annoyed when people were proclaiming the series was over after 2 wins. Today they’re doing that after 1 win. Basketball analysis is the worst of any sport in the world.
same and it's because he PLAYS DEFENSE TOO. Not a one dimensional offensive player, he gets it done on both ends and makes an impact regardless if his shot is falling or not. no empty games with him! so fun to watch!!!
Michael Jordan had an aura, a glow that surrounded him. Its not something stats can show you. Antman has the same spirit, he wants the ball, everyone knows hes getting the ball and nobody can stop it. Nice to see a young buck not scared of the moment and fully attacking both offense and defense. This is gonna be a great series.
Yes! I mentioned this in another comment, not only does his game remind me of MJ, but Anthony Edwards also possesses the charisma, it factor, good looks, presence, and mystique of MJ as well, and those things, you cannot teach.
People love the hate but dude definitely giving off that Aura not a Bron fan but it's similar to his first cavs run like they know they have the best player and the confidence he gives his team is apparent
He needs to win consistently before you start comparing to some of the greats. You guys are quick to call somebody the next Jordan or Kobe without any accomplishments.
jordan was the consensus best player in the world, maybe ever, before he ever won a ring. he was that good. remember larry bird''s post-game quote after jordan dropped 63 against the celtics: "That was God disguised as Michael Jordan" Ant obviously isn't the consensus best player in the world right now but he has similar qualities in terms of charisma and demeanor. I see it, personally.
Comparing the finished products of course not but the skill set, charisma, leadership , and drive why not? Other factors outside his control will determine winning titles.
But this dude is really different. this is what the nba is missing at that SG position since wade, kobe, mj. The charisma, leadership and skills. Yes book, mitchell, JB were dropping 50 but idk there is something missing with them
As a lifelong wolves fan and ANT meatrider since he came into the league, it is sad to see once again how brainrotted and reactionary ESPN is. Let the series play out, the Nuggets are legit. Keep the ANT expectations reasonable, he's young. These will be the same people criticizing him when he doesn't reach their falsely created expectations. Give praise to the other players, this team is full of gems.
Nuggets are not done yet. I see Gordon and and Michael Porter , Jr having big series. Jokic is my vote for MVP last year. This year, it's a race. Too bad Embiid got hurt (but he's dirty anyway). Without Embiid, the race is really tight --Ant Edwards, SGA, Brunson, Tatum, Jokic? Who knows. Fun year.
He's a very good player but he's probably not the next Jordan. Hundreds of players have been deemed that and no one ever has lived up to it. It's unfair to put that expectation on a young guy who loves the game. Unnecessary pressure. Let's just watch and enjoy the ride.
@@LC-jq7vn Right... the media loves to dub someone the next this and that. He's a good player and all but I'm tired of this next Jordan/Kobe stuff just let these guys play and make their own lane. The media and the NBA is always on the hunt for the next "big thing" to cash in on.
I love people last season were like “why is no one talking about Denver and just LA Lakers” now those same people are mad a small market team is getting their shine. Poor sportsmanship from the Denver fans
Even if they....surprisingly beat the Nuggets, doesn't mean they're going to make it to the Finals.... Lebron & the Lakers last year defeated the Warriors, who were the defending champs, but lost to the Nuggets in the third round. Sports media, esp ESPN and the internet, need to stop jumping the gun for attention and Likes 👍.
Yes it’s only the first game but this is still a huge deal. Denver just lost home court advantage and it’s the first time they’ve trailed in a playoff series in two years. That pack of Wolves is out for blood and they’re ferocious. Ant Man’s absurd energy is fueling not only that team but the entire state of Minnesota where they are starved for a championship in any sport.
To be honest, Nuggets played awful even in the Lakers series even though they won. I was thinking if they play the same in this series, they'd lose, and and game 1, they lost, so I'm really not sure. Wolves can def take them down.
@@dapi90yeah so far the nuggets have not looked that good. Lakers were not that good of a team yet if a couple shots go the other way the lakers win or it’s a 7 game series. I think we need to chill out with acting like the nuggets are on the kd warriors level
@@dapi90yeah especially Murray. Besides 2 4th quarters he has been atrocious. You would think at some point the shots would start falling, but so far that hasn’t been the case. Either way we are in for a great series
Maybe the most impressive thing about Mr. Edwards, is how gracious he is, in doling out "thanks" and credit -- to his teammates, to his coaches, to USA Basketball -- and on, and on, and on. Watch his interviews. He makes no bones about how badly he wants to "kill everything" that's in front of him. But at the same time, he's always giving credit & thanks for his success, to those who've helped and supported him. In the middle of this season, I watched him in a profile Ms. Andrews did on Ant. They played a game of Jenga -- and he was intelligent, charming, and charismatic (without being creepy, or hitting on her). At his young age, THAT's when I knew, that Anthony Edwards is a different and special kind of dude. Like everyone else, I just love watching the man play basketball.
@@onlyfacts3178 He was on Book the whole game? Tbat 1 game of 49 and you talking? lmao. Its funnny. What games were you watching? Just probably watched that 1 game Book had 49 and got eliminated still and cooked by who?? THIS 5 way player ANT lmao. So funny. You ain't a sport fans you your own team fan. Thats the difference.
LMAO not even close, I can name at least 5 guys better than Wade off the top of my head. Reggie Miller, Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Jerry West, Pete Maravich, Clyde Drexler in their prime were all better than Wade in his prime
@@keithjenkins7436 they also never had another superstar. Wade needed Shaq and Bron to win his rings. Iverson took his team to the finals by himself. Wade could have never carried a squad to the finals by himself
Even as a Nuggets fan I respect the Wolves and think this is going 6 if not 7. But coming out for either side this definitively after ONE game is ridiculous. This is going to be a long series
Exactly, it’s clear the media and especially racist Perkins have been dying for an American young superstar to emerge in a league dominated by foreign born players and are now pushing him as hard as possible. Denver is coming off one of the most dominant title runs in nba history and guys are calling this series after one loss. No respect
@@prestigev6131it’s pathetic. Who cares what these idiots say anymore anyway. We are blessed to be watching a changing of the guard and a true series between phenomenal young teams.
It's not one game, wolves have won 5 in a row including sweeping KD and the suns, it's their defense, their depth...they don't run their offense just through 1 or 2 guys....they have a whole team
Classic media. If the Nuggets win Game 2 SAS will be taking the Nuggets. Enough with the over reactions and prisoner of the moment. This is going to be a great series and both teams have an equal chance IMO. Either way, it’s just great to see two homegrown teams with young studs duel it out. Very blessed to be watching this change of the guard
It’s really crazy how they switch up after one game although I do have the Wolves taking this series in 6. Naz Reid going off in that 4th quarter is what killed the Nuggets. They tried to force someone other than Ant to beat them and Naz Reid did just that. Is Naz Reid going to be able to give u 14 straight points in that 4th quarter every game ? I don’t think so. This series could easily go 7.
Give this some thought. Last year the Nuggets beat a 42-40 Wolves, 45-37 Suns, 43-39 Lakers and a 44-38 Heat. Three of the four were play-in teams. It was the weakest competition in a championship run. I have seen every finals since 1965.
@@harinderrana9735 3 out of 4 were play- in teams. Injuries don’t count. Magic pulled a hamstring in 88. No one talks about that. DeBuscherre had a hip pointer in ‘72. The Knicks had blown out the Laker’s in game 1. I have always believed the Knicks would have beaten the Laker’s in ‘72 as they did in ‘70 and ‘73. No one talks about that.
Those teams all beat the top seed teams. The nuggets beat teams with multiple all-star / all-defensive players in under 6 games. The nuggets went on one of the most dominant playoff runs in nba history, but you’re trying to discredit them because of their regular season record? Lol!
Perk made race an issue when it came to regular season MVP voting last year and now he is making it about Europeans vs Americans in his praise for Edwards. Perk is such a unifier....
No, race was always a issue because America wants so bad to have a white player that they can say is better than the black players, look at Caitlin Clark, and won nothing but is supposed to be better because she scored a lot of points, the black woman who owned the record did it without a 3 point shot.
@@AmandaMack-ok1uvso should kareem be still the all time leading scorer because he didnt shoot threes lol? Our people are the ones crying about race constantly when it doesnt matter in the nba. 90 percent of nba mvps theboast 35 years are black.
Actually he compared players from a continent like Giannis, Wemby, Luka, Jokic they are European players. To players from the country the United States like Gordon Hayward, Cole Anthony, Anthony Edwards. He didn't state race in this point he made.
@@mingleii Wilbon is too classy for these shows and Malika's job is to get the "hot takes". If one isn't coming she will cut him off. They literally stopped bringing JJ into first take cause he embarrassed Steven A too much. This is how it works and he knows that. He should just pick
Or the respect. They were too busy riding that Laker stick. I wonder how that turn out. This is just one game. The Timberwolves haven't won anything. The Nuggets are the defending champs.
Why does Nuggets fans like to underestimate themselves so much? Did you even watch any video that talk about Western? The media constantly picking Nuggets, even in the first round the talk about which team could compete against Nuggets. Not win, just compete so they won't get swept. NOBODY in media believe any other team could win against the Nuggets. Even in this video, they were not totally picking Minnesota.
Never gave them a chance? They were favored in every series last year. They were even fortunate enough to play the 8th seeded Heat in the finals and they were huge favorites in that series. Everybody in Vegas had Denver winning especially the NBA script writers 😂.
They are forgetting one major thing. It’s not just the production and demeanor of Mike. It’s how he moves. It’s like a faster MJ. It’s scary good how the man moves. That’s a big part of MJ’s appeal. It’s must see tv.
No size advantage for DEN over MIN like they had vs LAL. DEN has a size advantage over most teams they play and can force teams to play no more than 1 big at a time. Can’t do that vs MIN with KAT and Gobert 7+ and Naz pushing that height. With at least 2 of those 3 on the court at all times and KAT and Naz being great shooters, it inevitably means Jokic and or Gordon/MPJ are pulled away from the hoop and therefore out of position to rebound. The game within the game. As long as MIN plays at their norm I don’t think theres anything DEN can do to win except hope to have an outstanding offensive performance from their players. But that is unlikely given MIN has the best D and DEN bench is not as strong as last years.
As a Denver fan, I agree with you. However, Jokic and Murray do have a champion DNA and they are very very resilient. They are the best when their backs are against the wall. My only fear is Jamal and his health, he seems to struggle a lot.
@@bojanjonoski2759 As a Minnesotan I don't trust any MN team until proven otherwise (though that doesn't stop me from rooting for them). This is the real acid test for the T-Wolves and I expect it to be some of the best basketball we're gonna get!
@@InchonDM There is something different this year with MN, they are play smarter and more confident, Towns is finally playing some good playoff basketball. Edwards has elevated dramatically compared to last year. Hopefully it goes for 7 games.
@@Rasira2023 that’s pretty pathetic on your point. I am glad though that T Wolves and OKC proving that Lakers weren’t making it past the first round no matter the seed they ended up in. Good luck with Bronny and JJ Reddick 😂😂😂😂😂
As a wolves fan I agree. Love that Ant is getting love, he deserves it, but it feels like media is mostly just happy to have an American player to rally behind again. Jokic doesn't fit the mold of the GOATS and so he gets disrespected. But he's still the MVP, still the champ, and the series is just starting.
It’s game 1 people……… calm down people, it’s exciting to see but remember what the joker is capable of. Stop predicting like it’s over for Denver, it’s the first game. Denver has experience, Minnesota has energy. Let’s take this series game to game.
why should black people be happy about european success lmao? when have europeans ever championed or celebrated black success unless forced or guilted into doing so?
@@ashokathegreat4534 I'm not sticking up for anyone, I'm just supporting the sport. If you're so shallow that you can't even understand that then it's shameful that you're my fellow countrymen. Stereotyping that Indians should only like cricket is one of the most pathetic thing I've heard another Indian say
@@anirudhranjan2934 no you are just an Indian that wants to act as a peacemaker or appeaser for people that despise you. The same types that welcomed the english.
Stephen is proof ESPN is complete trash. Sure, Minn looked great last night. I think they got lucky and caught Denver slipping. Way too early to crown a winner of the series. Its no wonder that Stephen A is a Knicks fan.
The Wolves aren’t exactly an upstart young team. Conley and Gobert are vets and KAT has been in league for nearly a decade, though he does have to mature. They are pretty balanced, but yeah series isn’t over for sure.
You'll be waiting a long time because Denver is not winning another series this year. Your team is out of it's depth and you got lucky last year against us with 3 key players out. We beat your overhyped team, your disgusting fans and abysmal referees all at once.
If he gets it done this year that’s more than enough proof. It’s not like he’s playing against some half injured team either, he’s playing these guys at their best.
@@joshuatreadwell5619 Lol and why's that? Genuinely tell us why does it matter or why is it better if the best basketball player(s) in the world are black.
I don't think so. Even if the Nuggets win game 2, they are going to MN for the next 2 games. Not an easy task. And seeing how they performed against the Lakers, no I don't think so.
after 1 game SA has seen enough?? Wolves pulled away late in the 4th against the defending champs. this series is going 7 with that game back in Denver.
I knew he was a great athlete. I just didn’t know he would take it to another level like this. Reminds me of MJ plays like him. Shoots like him moves like him looks alittle like. Kobe was not like Mike not close maybe alittle. If Edward’s continues this. He dominated the NBA for 10 years and will win 3 rings during that span. But of course we shall c if healthy
My only prayer for Ant is to have a long, HEALTHY career.
Facts
me too. im so worried he’s going to get hurt. but at the same time, it doesnt look like he’s going insane crazy, like a prime mvp russell westbrook… doesnt look like he is tearing apart his body going 150% every night.
he has little kid energy still tho.
Real his future is so bright
Naww stop hating
Shut up
Stephen A Smith: I've known Anthony Edwards for a very long time, we're actually best friends.
They need to just send bro back to the Philly tribune they gassed him to bad😂😂😂 picks are terrible
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Stephen "this brother is something special" A Smith
My brotha from anotha motha
@@roshangeorge2127Stephen “at the end of the day” Smith XD
You know Ja Morant was supposed to have this wave that Anthony Edward has right now but he wanted to be a gangster 🤣🤣🤣
It was gonna happen regardless
I remember when all these guys thought Zion was the next Lebron
Well yeah but Ja can’t leave the thug life behind.
@@hotshot8135That's on Zion, not these guys. He chose to get fat and worry about women instead of ball. You can still see he's a great player, but the one thing he doesn't have that'll take him far is discipline.
Zions a stud…5 nba seasons, 0 playoff wins, and averaging 37 games played in a season…dude literally has more illegitimate children than playoff games played
As a Wolves fan, I love Ant, I love how we’re playing. The media does not respect Jokic, but he is still that guy. Winning game 1 is big but still a long way to go
You not wolves fan
Well said.
@@loweschannel172sit down son. I was wearing the black alternate jerseys watching KG and Marbury in the day. If you think our team underestimates the defending champs, you don’t know nothing about basketball
It’s not that they don’t respect him it’s just that they think he’s boring. If Luka had won a ring like jokic did last season he’d get love because he’s an entertaining guard.
Your a real fan, and smarter than those two
Stephen A after the Nuggets win this series:
“I said it before and I’ll say it again. DENVER IS UNBEATABLE! NEVER HAD A DOUBT IN MY MIND THEY WERE WINNING THE TITLE!” 😂
Fax
Yea but they ain’t winning though !
Theyre not winning
At first I was annoyed when people were proclaiming the series was over after 2 wins. Today they’re doing that after 1 win. Basketball analysis is the worst of any sport in the world.
Dropped two home games. Nuggets are losing
I’m with Wilbon, his emergence is different than any other young player
same and it's because he PLAYS DEFENSE TOO. Not a one dimensional offensive player, he gets it done on both ends and makes an impact regardless if his shot is falling or not. no empty games with him! so fun to watch!!!
Explain how
It’s the athleticism that separates him from anyone else
@DanielRidorebrother he’s a shooting guard , he does what he’s posed to do he’s a 2 way and can score that’s all u need
well yeah Anthony edwards is only 22 years old during this playoffs... Jordan was 22 years old by the time his rookie year came to an end!
Stephen A movie reviews: “I’VE SEEN THE OPENING CREDITS AND IT’S THE BEST MOVIE I’VE EVER SEEN!”
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@@armaanmitha😂😂😂
Stephen 'brutha'A is a prisoner of the moment
Stephen A just riding that moment bandwagon wave as usual 😏
Exacctlllly
ESPN is so happy they don’t have to talk about a foreign player and can compare someone to Jordan again
Exactly and they so lame for this. I can’t believe they doing this it’s so cringy.
Luka and Joker is boring i say kyrie and Ant.
Buttsketball played by Jokic and Doncic is boring.
Jokic is not 10 in jersey sales his game is not appealing he was declared the Goat after one ring and is now about to be eliminated
@@Himmm1 idk who declared him the GOAT but he's definitely the best player on the planet if not Embiid.
Thee entire room was shook and nervous when Perk said the "the Europeans were taken over and we're back"...😂😂😂😂
He is not really smart, keeps causing division and saying xenophobic things.
@@wisdomenake242stop loving comfortable lies my man 😂😂...America was built on division and practices it till this day politically 🫣
I felt that same energy watching it lol
Just shows the bigot that he is
Can Perk even spell NBA...
Michael Jordan had an aura, a glow that surrounded him. Its not something stats can show you. Antman has the same spirit, he wants the ball, everyone knows hes getting the ball and nobody can stop it. Nice to see a young buck not scared of the moment and fully attacking both offense and defense. This is gonna be a great series.
Yes! I mentioned this in another comment, not only does his game remind me of MJ, but Anthony Edwards also possesses the charisma, it factor, good looks, presence, and mystique of MJ as well, and those things, you cannot teach.
We gonna know about his killer instinct soon enough. Stephan the gospel preacher A. needs to slow down "the real deal" stuff
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People love the hate but dude definitely giving off that Aura not a Bron fan but it's similar to his first cavs run like they know they have the best player and the confidence he gives his team is apparent
@@fahads1866aye yooooooooo
*Stephen A.: I used to bathe and change this young man's diaper and saw his potential then.*
"I was in the room recording the delivery of baby Ant and cut the cord myself"
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ant the ESPN Plant
He needs to win consistently before you start comparing to some of the greats. You guys are quick to call somebody the next Jordan or Kobe without any accomplishments.
jordan was the consensus best player in the world, maybe ever, before he ever won a ring. he was that good. remember larry bird''s post-game quote after jordan dropped 63 against the celtics: "That was God disguised as Michael Jordan"
Ant obviously isn't the consensus best player in the world right now but he has similar qualities in terms of charisma and demeanor. I see it, personally.
Comparing the finished products of course not but the skill set, charisma, leadership , and drive why not? Other factors outside his control will determine winning titles.
@@maximus3294 That was Larry's witty way of saying, "even god can't beat me" 😂. 🧹🧹
But this dude is really different. this is what the nba is missing at that SG position since wade, kobe, mj. The charisma, leadership and skills. Yes book, mitchell, JB were dropping 50 but idk there is something missing with them
@@PTCALdefense lol
SAS, the most popular American sports media figure, showing he is just a casual fan. Says all you need to know about American media
He's a racist clown,,
Naz Reid
As a lifelong wolves fan and ANT meatrider since he came into the league, it is sad to see once again how brainrotted and reactionary ESPN is.
Let the series play out, the Nuggets are legit.
Keep the ANT expectations reasonable, he's young. These will be the same people criticizing him when he doesn't reach their falsely created expectations.
Give praise to the other players, this team is full of gems.
You either die a hero or live long enough to be the villain on ESPN and social media 😅
L fan
Him and Nick Wright couldn’t wait to pick someone over the Nuggets 😂
Yes. They hate Jokic and the Nuggets. I hope the Nuggets come back to take out their new goldenboy or Luka and Mavs take them out.
Nuggets are not done yet. I see Gordon and and Michael Porter , Jr having big series. Jokic is my vote for MVP last year. This year, it's a race. Too bad Embiid got hurt (but he's dirty anyway). Without Embiid, the race is really tight --Ant Edwards, SGA, Brunson, Tatum, Jokic? Who knows. Fun year.
@@ytalchemyyou’re lying to yourself if you think anyone but jokic is winning mvp
They bandwagon casuals😂
Ya cuz no one likes the chicken nuggets 🤣🤣🤣
Ant Edwards is that DUDE it’s very apparent at this point
He's a very good player but he's probably not the next Jordan. Hundreds of players have been deemed that and no one ever has lived up to it. It's unfair to put that expectation on a young guy who loves the game. Unnecessary pressure. Let's just watch and enjoy the ride.
By “THAT” dude we are talking about Jordan/Kobe level too. He could compete in the GOAT conversation one day
He has team behind him. Complete team hes future
@@LC-jq7vn Right... the media loves to dub someone the next this and that. He's a good player and all but I'm tired of this next Jordan/Kobe stuff just let these guys play and make their own lane. The media and the NBA is always on the hunt for the next "big thing" to cash in on.
He is Him
I can never believe how reactionary sports media is smh
They need to talk after game 3 about the wolves winning the series let alone making the FINALS
I love people last season were like “why is no one talking about Denver and just LA Lakers” now those same people are mad a small market team is getting their shine. Poor sportsmanship from the Denver fans
They’re ready to anoint Ant NOW lol smh
@@JoeMama-tl4tryou’re pathetic
Naw frl I’m rooting for the wolves but they gotta let it play out
Even if they....surprisingly beat the Nuggets, doesn't mean they're going to make it to the Finals.... Lebron & the Lakers last year defeated the Warriors, who were the defending champs, but lost to the Nuggets in the third round.
Sports media, esp ESPN and the internet, need to stop jumping the gun for attention and Likes 👍.
Malika sooo happy her crush is getting praised like this
Lol yep
after MJ and Kobe, maybe this Anthony Edwards will get me watching NBA games again.
This is so premature. You can never count the Nuggets out.
Yes it’s only the first game but this is still a huge deal. Denver just lost home court advantage and it’s the first time they’ve trailed in a playoff series in two years. That pack of Wolves is out for blood and they’re ferocious. Ant Man’s absurd energy is fueling not only that team but the entire state of Minnesota where they are starved for a championship in any sport.
To be honest, Nuggets played awful even in the Lakers series even though they won. I was thinking if they play the same in this series, they'd lose, and and game 1, they lost, so I'm really not sure. Wolves can def take them down.
@@primer3458If only playoff match-ups were decided after one game, your comment would bear some relevance.
@@dapi90yeah so far the nuggets have not looked that good. Lakers were not that good of a team yet if a couple shots go the other way the lakers win or it’s a 7 game series. I think we need to chill out with acting like the nuggets are on the kd warriors level
@@dapi90yeah especially Murray. Besides 2 4th quarters he has been atrocious. You would think at some point the shots would start falling, but so far that hasn’t been the case. Either way we are in for a great series
not a single word about gobert who was probably the most important player in that game. americans in love with points.
Wilbon wasn’t done speaking yet 😂😂😂
EXACTLY!!!!!
😂😂shordy disrespectful cuttin him off like tht
You see the look on his face?!? Haha
Meh.. his energy is typically lame anyways.
He was waffling too much 🤣😅
Thanks for that “Naz Reid!”, Malika!
This is what I love about the nba playoffs you get to see the emergence of a player going from an all star to a superstar
Ant reminds me a lot of MJ and Kobe I was saying this a while ago. I just hope he continues to get better and wish him a long healthy career.
Lmao at Perk making it an America vs. Europe thing at the end
He's got a point. The NBA is being dominated by European players. You can't help but feel a little bit patriotic with Ant.
Bro loves race baiting it’s hilarious
@@yaboycoconutheadbeing American or European is an ethnicity, not a race
@@RoyalBeggar doesn’t change the fact that he be hating on jokic especially last year when it came down to the MVP situation
@@yaboycoconuthead Giannis is Black and not from America. It's not about race.
A star is born
Is Born?
He's been a star for awhile, Wolves fans been trying to tell yall but yall wouldn't listen. This man is HIM!
Wilbon got the I got the I just woke TF up face….😂😂😂😂
I was looking for this comment lolol
Lol. Too true
Maybe the most impressive thing about Mr. Edwards, is how gracious he is, in doling out "thanks" and credit -- to his teammates, to his coaches, to USA Basketball -- and on, and on, and on. Watch his interviews. He makes no bones about how badly he wants to "kill everything" that's in front of him. But at the same time, he's always giving credit & thanks for his success, to those who've helped and supported him. In the middle of this season, I watched him in a profile Ms. Andrews did on Ant. They played a game of Jenga -- and he was intelligent, charming, and charismatic (without being creepy, or hitting on her). At his young age, THAT's when I knew, that Anthony Edwards is a different and special kind of dude. Like everyone else, I just love watching the man play basketball.
This take from Perk aged well man
Ant was amazing last night. Serious Michael Jordan vibes
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Can’t agree more - MJ vibes!
He lacks the height, agility and the defensive prowess...other than that, I guess...
@@srdjankoviccap on agility but on the other points except for height he can still grow
@@srdjankovicactually bruh u not makin sense have u seen him play bro is more Agile than Jordan mainly cuz he played football early in his life
Dude is a 2-way MENACE!
2 way??? he is liability on defence...BOOKER had 49 on him...
Facts
@@onlyfacts3178Did you just mention 1 game out that whole series when Devin booker was trash that whole series except a game?
@@AaronCaldwell. Yes it works both ways
@@onlyfacts3178 He was on Book the whole game? Tbat 1 game of 49 and you talking? lmao. Its funnny. What games were you watching? Just probably watched that 1 game Book had 49 and got eliminated still and cooked by who?? THIS 5 way player ANT lmao. So funny. You ain't a sport fans you your own team fan. Thats the difference.
Stephen A. picks the Timberwolves, that means Denver will now win the series.
He going to switch back to Denver as soon as they win the game or two
Well, they're down 2-0 so far. Sooooooooo🤭
How they easily forgot about D Wade 3rd best SG in history
And then Allen Iverson after Wade.... They just comparing him to MJ because he's 🌑🕶️
LMAO not even close, I can name at least 5 guys better than Wade off the top of my head. Reggie Miller, Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Jerry West, Pete Maravich, Clyde Drexler in their prime were all better than Wade in his prime
@@kgkg4118 Most of the guys you named didn't win a championship and T Mac never got out the first round 😭😭
WOW! You must have not watched any basketball since the turn of the century.@@kgkg4118
@@keithjenkins7436 they also never had another superstar. Wade needed Shaq and Bron to win his rings. Iverson took his team to the finals by himself. Wade could have never carried a squad to the finals by himself
Even as a Nuggets fan I respect the Wolves and think this is going 6 if not 7. But coming out for either side this definitively after ONE game is ridiculous. This is going to be a long series
Exactly, it’s clear the media and especially racist Perkins have been dying for an American young superstar to emerge in a league dominated by foreign born players and are now pushing him as hard as possible. Denver is coming off one of the most dominant title runs in nba history and guys are calling this series after one loss. No respect
@@prestigev6131it’s pathetic. Who cares what these idiots say anymore anyway. We are blessed to be watching a changing of the guard and a true series between phenomenal young teams.
It's not one game, wolves have won 5 in a row including sweeping KD and the suns, it's their defense, their depth...they don't run their offense just through 1 or 2 guys....they have a whole team
@@prestigev6131 Lmao please explain to me how Perkins is racist toward foreign players. I would love to hear this one.
@@MarquisVegan "If Jokic wins MVP over Embiid again, it's because he's white and all of you are racist".
Classic media. If the Nuggets win Game 2 SAS will be taking the Nuggets. Enough with the over reactions and prisoner of the moment. This is going to be a great series and both teams have an equal chance IMO. Either way, it’s just great to see two homegrown teams with young studs duel it out. Very blessed to be watching this change of the guard
It’s really crazy how they switch up after one game although I do have the Wolves taking this series in 6. Naz Reid going off in that 4th quarter is what killed the Nuggets. They tried to force someone other than Ant to beat them and Naz Reid did just that. Is Naz Reid going to be able to give u 14 straight points in that 4th quarter every game ? I don’t think so. This series could easily go 7.
Nah this is different , nuggets are NOT like that …the wolves are better
@@nikhiltrivedi8126 looks like you may be right, but doesn’t change the fact that we can just watch and enjoy. The young talent is CRAZY right now
Great effort for the Wolves, but let’s please stop making conclusions over 1 game. These are the defending champions. They will respond.
"When does the suit end, and Perk begin."
5:15 they didn’t want no part of that conversation lol 😂😂😂😂
After 1 game against the defending champs is insane
Give this some thought. Last year the Nuggets beat a 42-40 Wolves, 45-37 Suns, 43-39 Lakers and a 44-38 Heat. Three of the four were play-in teams. It was the weakest competition in a championship run. I have seen every finals since 1965.
@Gnofg Golden State in 2015 was weak every team they faced the starting point guard got injured or was out.
@@harinderrana9735 3 out of 4 were play- in teams. Injuries don’t count. Magic pulled a hamstring in 88. No one talks about that. DeBuscherre had a hip pointer in ‘72. The Knicks had blown out the Laker’s in game 1. I have always believed the Knicks would have beaten the Laker’s in ‘72 as they did in ‘70 and ‘73. No one talks about that.
@@harinderrana9735 laker’s might have been ‘ 89
Those teams all beat the top seed teams. The nuggets beat teams with multiple all-star / all-defensive players in under 6 games. The nuggets went on one of the most dominant playoff runs in nba history, but you’re trying to discredit them because of their regular season record? Lol!
Perk made race an issue when it came to regular season MVP voting last year and now he is making it about Europeans vs Americans in his praise for Edwards. Perk is such a unifier....
No, race was always a issue because America wants so bad to have a white player that they can say is better than the black players, look at Caitlin Clark, and won nothing but is supposed to be better because she scored a lot of points, the black woman who owned the record did it without a 3 point shot.
@@AmandaMack-ok1uvso should kareem be still the all time leading scorer because he didnt shoot threes lol? Our people are the ones crying about race constantly when it doesnt matter in the nba. 90 percent of nba mvps theboast 35 years are black.
Actually he compared players from a continent like Giannis, Wemby, Luka, Jokic they are European players. To players from the country the United States like Gordon Hayward, Cole Anthony, Anthony Edwards. He didn't state race in this point he made.
@AmandaMack-ok1uv oh look someone that doesn't have anything intelligent to say so racism it is LOL
@@AmandaMack-ok1uv Weak victim crying and blaming
Malika disrespecting Wilbon like that ... needs to be checked
Well deserved, he's a moron
Maybe make a selection like an adult. No one holds them to their prediction just make one
@@blablablaa14that’s not the point.. she cut him off hello?
@@mingleii Wilbon is too classy for these shows and Malika's job is to get the "hot takes". If one isn't coming she will cut him off. They literally stopped bringing JJ into first take cause he embarrassed Steven A too much. This is how it works and he knows that. He should just pick
She's disrespectful.
Bro needed that excuse to take them over the nuggets
Go Denver whoohoo! We’re such a good team, finally waking up!
Wilbon is a wordsmith! Excellent description 🏆
MINNESOTA MATCHES UP VERY WELL WITH DENVER,,,DONT COUNT OUT THE CHAMPS!!!!!!
IT'S GONNA BE AN EXCITING SERIES!!!!!🏀🏀🏀💯💯💯
That's true but that depends on game two now if timberwolves can get both in Denver it's a rap
It will go 7 if Murray shows up, but he hasn’t been great so far in the playoffs only two 4th quarters
I agree
Anthony Edwards , has to surpass D. Wade to be talked about on that Kobe and MJ level
They love to count out the Nuggets. Never gave them a chance last year.
Or the respect. They were too busy riding that Laker stick. I wonder how that turn out. This is just one game. The Timberwolves haven't won anything. The Nuggets are the defending champs.
Why does Nuggets fans like to underestimate themselves so much? Did you even watch any video that talk about Western? The media constantly picking Nuggets, even in the first round the talk about which team could compete against Nuggets. Not win, just compete so they won't get swept. NOBODY in media believe any other team could win against the Nuggets. Even in this video, they were not totally picking Minnesota.
Its pathetic what they be doing@@arfeusss
@arfeusss that being said Anthony Edward's > jokic
Never gave them a chance? They were favored in every series last year. They were even fortunate enough to play the 8th seeded Heat in the finals and they were huge favorites in that series. Everybody in Vegas had Denver winning especially the NBA script writers 😂.
1:44 Haha why is Perk always doing the show in the bathroom in Houston? 😂
The way they immediately cut to commercial as soon as Perk started spilt the lid on their "us vs the foreigners" agenda💀💀💀
The NBA hasn’t accepted Edwards. Those refs tried their hardest to keep the Nuggets in the game.
I’m a nuggets fan, Ant is cold blooded ! I knew this series wouldn’t be easy but anything can happen 😖 GO NUGGETS !!
wilbon was pissed when they cut him off lol
They are forgetting one major thing. It’s not just the production and demeanor of Mike. It’s how he moves. It’s like a faster MJ. It’s scary good how the man moves. That’s a big part of MJ’s appeal. It’s must see tv.
That is some amazing words from these guys for a Minnesota player. So great to hear positive things after decades long bad basketball.
LOL!! One game in and already canceled the Nuggets. sometimes I really wonder on their knowledge about Basketball.
Ant Edwards to LBJ and KD this summer " There is a new Sheriff in Town"
OK! I see what you did there. I approve this message!
😂😂😂😂😂 you remind me of Bucks fans after game one vs Indy.
Jordan said that after back to back championships though 😂
Even though he has won absolutely nothing
during the 92 Olympics Jordan said that to Magic and Bird
No size advantage for DEN over MIN like they had vs LAL. DEN has a size advantage over most teams they play and can force teams to play no more than 1 big at a time. Can’t do that vs MIN with KAT and Gobert 7+ and Naz pushing that height. With at least 2 of those 3 on the court at all times and KAT and Naz being great shooters, it inevitably means Jokic and or Gordon/MPJ are pulled away from the hoop and therefore out of position to rebound. The game within the game. As long as MIN plays at their norm I don’t think theres anything DEN can do to win except hope to have an outstanding offensive performance from their players. But that is unlikely given MIN has the best D and DEN bench is not as strong as last years.
As a Denver fan, I agree with you. However, Jokic and Murray do have a champion DNA and they are very very resilient. They are the best when their backs are against the wall.
My only fear is Jamal and his health, he seems to struggle a lot.
@@bojanjonoski2759 As a Minnesotan I don't trust any MN team until proven otherwise (though that doesn't stop me from rooting for them). This is the real acid test for the T-Wolves and I expect it to be some of the best basketball we're gonna get!
i love LOVE the way the Nuggets will be SWEPT-They sent my LAKERS home now i will enjoy the train wreck that they are-a taste of their own MEDICINE
@@InchonDM There is something different this year with MN, they are play smarter and more confident, Towns is finally playing some good playoff basketball. Edwards has elevated dramatically compared to last year. Hopefully it goes for 7 games.
@@Rasira2023 that’s pretty pathetic on your point. I am glad though that T Wolves and OKC proving that Lakers weren’t making it past the first round no matter the seed they ended up in. Good luck with Bronny and JJ Reddick 😂😂😂😂😂
Anthony Edwards literally gets better every year, it's crazy. And He's not scared of anybody.
SAS feeling relief that he doesnt need to talk about Joker hahahaha. Its only Game 1. The Nuggets are defending champs and aren't push overs
Noooooo Stephen A. you got a history of cursing/jinxing teams in the playoffs...please pick the Nuggets we Wolves fans suffered enough 😭
Series is far from over
It's over lol
I agree it's not over yet but if those timberwolves get game two it's a rap
it's not over😂
Denver better win game 2..
Why is everyone always AGAINST Denver. Always.
They picked Lakers, now they pick wolves. Last year was the same.
They can’t stand Jokic.
It's envy. He is the MVP and they hate it
As a wolves fan I agree. Love that Ant is getting love, he deserves it, but it feels like media is mostly just happy to have an American player to rally behind again. Jokic doesn't fit the mold of the GOATS and so he gets disrespected. But he's still the MVP, still the champ, and the series is just starting.
They big mad that a white man running the league
I remember Bucks went up 2-0 vs Raptors and this guy said it was over over 😂
Ant has that potential to be great, but to pick them to make the finals, let alone win this series after game 1 is some prisoner of the monent stuff.
Let alone the series?Meanwhile/currently The Timberwolves are dragging the dead carcass of Denver through their own homecourt. Its a beautiful site
Protect ant at all cost!! Please stay healthy young man!!!
It’s game 1 people……… calm down people, it’s exciting to see but remember what the joker is capable of. Stop predicting like it’s over for Denver, it’s the first game. Denver has experience, Minnesota has energy. Let’s take this series game to game.
If SAS says the T-Wolves are winning, then I’m going with the Nuggets 😂
timberwolves with just game 1 win as of now overaccting like they already won the championship LOL
why do I get the feeling that, its not sitting well the nba community that euro player is the best player in the leauge right now.
It's sad that these guys are not happy because Europeans are "taking over". May the best player and the best team win. Stop with the discrimination.
why should black people be happy about european success lmao? when have europeans ever championed or celebrated black success unless forced or guilted into doing so?
An Indian sticking up for Euro’s. Meanwhile entire euro twitter calls you ‘Pajeet’. Stick to cricket.
@@ashokathegreat4534 I'm not sticking up for anyone, I'm just supporting the sport. If you're so shallow that you can't even understand that then it's shameful that you're my fellow countrymen. Stereotyping that Indians should only like cricket is one of the most pathetic thing I've heard another Indian say
@@anirudhranjan2934 no you are just an Indian that wants to act as a peacemaker or appeaser for people that despise you. The same types that welcomed the english.
This is definitely not a reactionary take.
Stephen is proof ESPN is complete trash. Sure, Minn looked great last night. I think they got lucky and caught Denver slipping. Way too early to crown a winner of the series. Its no wonder that Stephen A is a Knicks fan.
😂😂
The problem is denver doesn't lose playoff games at home. That made everyone nervous
And the knicks beat last years mvp what’s the point
Denver is toast I said this a week ago. Weakest defending NBA champs of all time. Wolves in 5
Predictions are stupid IMO. You're right. 1 game doesn't determine anything.
This Man is unbelievable. He does it every year. After one or two games in a series he takes a statement that looks good and save at the very moment.
Perk's last statement just confirmed that the media will always choose to praise their USA players than international players.
Stephen A predictions are normally wrong so im going with the crispy fried nuggets 😂😂😂
W SAS a bonifies scrub I got pacers & nuggets opposite of lil sas
The Spirit of Jordan is in this kid 🤯🤯🤯🤯
No, it’s not … Ant wears pink shoes. Mike never put on pink shoes
@@yo3rdtier128 color is all that matters these days huh?
Denver will win .the veteran championship team always comes threw over the upstart younger players
The Wolves aren’t exactly an upstart young team. Conley and Gobert are vets and KAT has been in league for nearly a decade, though he does have to mature. They are pretty balanced, but yeah series isn’t over for sure.
It’s crazy how they didn’t know about Anthony Edwards’s since the very beginning
Its been Bronze Bronze Bronze all they ever talk about despite the fact Bronze is a relic now.
Anthony Edwards is getting all the love Ja Morant was supposed to get. This is why you supposed to stay focus.
I cant wait for the nuggets to win this series so we can embarrass the media again for being idiot's
You'll be waiting a long time because Denver is not winning another series this year. Your team is out of it's depth and you got lucky last year against us with 3 key players out. We beat your overhyped team, your disgusting fans and abysmal referees all at once.
I have been waiting for Perkins take since last night, dude is always incredible in his analysis.
i love LOVE the way the Nuggets will be SWEPT-They sent my LAKERS home now i will enjoy the train wreck that they are-a taste of their own MEDICINE
Said no one... EVER!
I got to see another season/playoffs next year before declaring anything
💯
If he gets it done this year that’s more than enough proof. It’s not like he’s playing against some half injured team either, he’s playing these guys at their best.
“Anthony Edwards’s has stepped up and said, we’re still here.” Could hear the pride as an American in Perk’s voice there. Nice moment.
Kendricks pride is mostly racial
@@soda8736 as it should be. the nba is in a better and more exciting place when black talent is at the top.
@@joshuatreadwell5619 Lol and why's that? Genuinely tell us why does it matter or why is it better if the best basketball player(s) in the world are black.
@@TrueGuardify bc they’re the best at the sport. it’s not difficult to understand.
@@joshuatreadwell5619 the top 4 or 5 players aren't black Americans
The media run with whoever wins 😂😂😂
The disrespect 😭
All it takes is Denver to win one and watch them flip
I don't think so. Even if the Nuggets win game 2, they are going to MN for the next 2 games. Not an easy task. And seeing how they performed against the Lakers, no I don't think so.
His black and American what did anyone expect from Stephan “first of all” Smith
Stephen Smith is a tether
RACIST PEOPLE: STOP PUTTING RACE INTO EVERYTHING & MAKE A COMMENT ABOUT THE PLAYERS RACE!!!!
TRYING TO GET SOME CAITLIN CLARK PAYBACK!!!!
He only cares about black ballers
@@morks4716Troll
Get off of the Drugs 🤡
Why is Malika smiling non-stop like the cat who stole the cream?
They're gassin him so bad cause they all just don't want the spotlight to be on Jokic or Luka! Typical American mentality.
Perkins is trash. He’s just lookin for any reason to hate the nuggets and mostly joker.
after 1 game SA has seen enough?? Wolves pulled away late in the 4th against the defending champs. this series is going 7 with that game back in Denver.
I knew he was a great athlete. I just didn’t know he would take it to another level like this. Reminds me of MJ plays like him. Shoots like him moves like him looks alittle like. Kobe was not like Mike not close maybe alittle. If Edward’s continues this. He dominated the NBA for 10 years and will win 3 rings during that span. But of course we shall c if healthy
Perk and them looking scared with that last comment but he’s right. European players are both black and white so we know it isn’t a race thing
"This brother is special "- Stephen A Smith
Would be hilarious to see Nuggets in 5 now
Honestly we have to credit Gobert and Naz Reid’s defense on Jokic in that 4th quarter
Can't wait for Luka vs Ant in the WCF
Stephen A Smith desparately wants Denver to lose😂
My oh my how fast we move off Denver. lol
😂😂😂😂😂 I like how they’re disregarding how d wade was in 06