“Hell Nah!” Anthony Edwards BOLDLY claims prime Michael Jordan could not guard him 1v1.

Anthony "Ant Man" Edwards confident enough to stop a prime Michael Jordan.

“Hell Nah!” Anthony Edwards BOLDLY claims prime Michael Jordan could not guard him 1v1.

Anthony Edwards and Michael Jordan (via Twitter)

Anthony Edwards, the first pick in the 2020 NBA draft for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has consistently been touted as the NBA’s next-best star. Highly rated during his high school and college days, what sets him apart is his confidence and unwavering belief in becoming the best.

In a recent interview with Complex’s Speedy Morman, he explicitly dismissed the notion that Michael Jordan, acclaimed as the best NBA player of all time and a nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team player, would have been incapable of guarding him.

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Having once dubbed Edwards as the next Michael Jordan, Patrick Beverley’s statement prompted questions about whether MJ could guard Edwards.

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Here is his response when he was asked about MJ’s flaws, in an interview with Complex:

Hell nah—no. I ain't gonna say all that, but I'ma do my thing. He gonna know who I am when the game over with.
Anthony Edwards in an interview with Complex

While acknowledging Michael Jordan as the greatest player of all time, Edwards remains unwavering in his confidence and aspiration to emulate Jordan someday. Edwards maintains a very strong belief in his abilities. In the ongoing season, he is showcasing impressive averages of 23.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists.

Anthony Edwards struggles on return from injury in Wolves win at the Mavericks

Upon returning to face the in-form Dallas Mavericks after sitting out the loss against the New Orleans Pelicans, Anthony Edwards found himself contending with an inspired Luka Doncic. Despite the Wolves securing the win, it wasn’t a walk in the park, especially with Edwards appearing to struggle in his comeback.

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Edwards concluded the game tallying 9 points, 11 assists, and two rebounds. Meanwhile, Naz Reid led the scoring for the Timberwolves, accumulating 27 points, three assists, and six rebounds. Noteworthy is Luka Doncic’s outstanding performance, contributing 39 points, 13 assists, and six rebounds.

At present, the Timberwolves sit atop the Western Conference standings with an impressive 18-5 record. Their next challenge awaits as they welcome the Indiana Pacers in the upcoming game at the Target Center.

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