Anthony Edwards reveals in what he is better than Michael Jordan
The Timberwolves' star is compared to the GOAT in one of the most spectacular facets of basketball
Anthony Edwards usually has no trouble showing his confidence, and the Minnesota Timberwolves star once again demonstrated it during his participation in the Adidas' "Believe That" event. The 25-year-old player was the protagonist of a fun game where he had to compare his ability to dunk with some of the greatest legends in NBA history.
Edwards received a stick and had to break it when he considered that the mentioned player was a better dunker than him. Throughout the exercise, some of the most important names in basketball history passed through, and Edwards acknowledged that several of them were above him.
However, there was one particularly striking exception: Michael Jordan. When the name of the six-time NBA champion appeared, Edwards had no hesitation in keeping the stick intact.
Anthony Edwards sees himself above Jordan in dunks
Edwards acknowledged the superiority of Julius Erving, Dominique Wilkins, Blake Griffin, LeBron James, Aaron Gordon, Zach LaVine, and Vince Carter. All of them were able to make him break the stick.
But when it came to Michael Jordan, the response was completely different.
"Yes, I'm better than him. I'm great," Edwards said without letting go of the stick.
An answer that aligns perfectly with the Minnesota star's personality, who has built much of his reputation around his spectacular athletic ability and powerful finishes near the rim.
The comparison with Jordan is not new for Edwards. Since entering the NBA, the player has been linked numerous times to the Chicago Bulls legend due to his physical attributes, scoring ability, and ease in producing spectacular plays.
Edwards's list
| Player | Does Edwards consider him a better dunker? |
|---|---|
| Julius Erving | Yes |
| Dominique Wilkins | Yes |
| Blake Griffin | Yes |
| LeBron James | Yes |
| Aaron Gordon | Yes |
| Zach LaVine | Yes |
| Vince Carter | Yes |
| Michael Jordan | No |
| Ja Morant | No |
"These guys fly"
Edwards also placed Ja Morant below him in this particular ranking. However, he later explained that his choice to recognize the superiority of other players does not mean he considers himself a lesser dunker.
He simply understands that there are players with extraordinary jumping ability.
"No, no, no, I don't jump that high," Edwards said. "These guys fly."
The response reflects Edwards' admiration for some of the great dunk specialists in NBA history. Although he has become one of the most spectacular finishers in the league himself, he believes that names like Carter, Wilkins, or Erving are on a different level.
A comparison with Jordan that Edwards prefers to limit
Comparisons between Edwards and Jordan have been constant since the Timberwolves' player entered the NBA. His explosiveness, his ability to attack the rim, and some of his moves have led to associations with the player considered by many as the greatest of all time.
However, Edwards has previously rejected more general comparisons with Jordan. The player is aware that he still has a long way to go to approach the legacy built by the Bulls legend.
On this occasion, however, the comparison had a much more lighthearted tone. It wasn't about evaluating who is the better player or establishing whose career was superior, but simply determining who can execute better dunks.
And in that regard, Edwards is very clear.
While Michael Jordan may have six championship rings, five regular season MVPs, and six Finals MVPs, for Anthony Edwards, there is at least one category where he considers himself superior: dunks.
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