22 points on 22 shot attempts. Anthony Edwards, aka Ant-Man, did everything he could against the Lakers on Saturday night. Playoff nights thrill, but Saturday’s tilt delivered something unforgettable. All eyes were locked on LeBron or Luka—until Edwards hijacked the spotlight. But out of nowhere, Edwards stepped up, stole the spotlight, and left fans buzzing. This surprise gear shift from Edwards might actually be the hidden influence of Michael Jordan himself. Surprising? Maybe not—once you see who’s whispering in his ear.
The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a dominant 117-95 win over the Lakers in Game 1 of their opening-round playoff series. And Anthony Edwards? He did exactly what the Timberwolves needed him to do. He filled up the stat sheet with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists. Remember last year when Edwards led Minnesota past the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference playoffs, knocking out Kevin Durant? Well, he’s back on that same mission again, this time aiming to take down LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Beyond the box score, rapper Cam’ron even weighed in with an unimaginable comparison to the big man himself, Michael Jordan.
Remember the ’90s, when Magic Johnson ruled the NBA? Jordan not only competed with Magic over time, but he also “dethroned” Magic and redefined greatness. Thereafter, he became the standard every future legend would chase. Even today, coaches still show Jordan’s clips to pros. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch does exactly that with Anthony Edwards. And in a recent Come And Talk 2 Me episode, Cam’ron praised Edwards and made a wild, but bold comparison. He pointed out that just like MJ, Ant is out here dethroning legends. Last year it was KD, now it’s probably LeBron and Luka.
USA defeated Croatia 117-85 in the gold medal game of the Barcelona Summer Olympics August 8, 1992. This was the original Dream Team, and was the first American Olympic team to feature active professional players from the NBA. The starting five consisted of Patrick Ewing, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Scottie Pippen. The team has been described as one of the greatest sports team ever assembled.
Cam’ron said it best, “You can’t go around under or beneath Pros. You have to go through Pors the King to be the king, and this is your opportunity.” And honestly, he’s not wrong. It has been the KD and LeBron era, no question. But if Edwards knocks both of them out? That’s a Jordan-level move, just like when MJ took down Magic and Bird. And get this, it’s not just the game that connects them. Even the iconic hoop earrings are a shared signature between the two.
Michael Jordan spots a mirror move or two in Anthony Edwards’ bag
We’ve seen it a million times: every rising star getting slapped with a “Next Jordan” label. Usually, it’s lazy hype. A quick way to generate clicks and gas up highlights. But this time? This time, the story is different. Because the actual Michael Jordan just spoke up. And he didn’t brush it off like he usually would.
Anthony Edwards isn’t new to the chatter. He’s had fans buzzing since he entered the league as the No. 1 pick in 2020. That bounce? Unreal. His jump is unlike any other, like gravity’s more of a suggestion than a rule. Every time he attacks the rim, it feels like you’re watching a mixtape in real-time. So much so that His Airness himself gave Ant a nod. Statistically? Sure, LeBron’s the one people mention. But when it comes to style, MJ apparently sees Ant in the mirror. It came through longtime NBA insider Chris Broussard, who shared what MJ told him directly.
“Then there’s the other one: of the game is similar and as great as Anthony Edwards is… As great as he will be, he’s not gonna be in a GOAT conversation but stylistically? Well, I reached out to the GOAT today. Michael Jordan said there are similarities in their games, he agreed!”
That’s not just smoke. That’s the GOAT saying, “I see me in this kid.”. Even with the GOAT stamp, Ant stays grounded. Dude isn’t here for the hype. Fans tried to get a reaction, and he swatted the whole thing away like a weak layup. He smiled, shrugged off the hype, and kept it grounded. “No moves, man. Shout out to MJ, he the GOAT. I just wish y’all would stop comparing me to him.” So now the ball’s in your court. Are we witnessing MJ 2.0 in motion? Or are we just falling for the highlight reel?
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