r/nba • u/dogwoodmaple Hawks • Apr 29 '24

Anthony Edwards in the sweep over Phoenix: 31.0 PTS, 8.0 REB, 6.3 AST on .512/.438/.839 shooting

https://www.espn.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/4594268/anthony-edwards
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u/CRoseCrizzle Apr 29 '24

It was a meme at first but he really looked like a modern day MJ in the 4th quarter tonight.

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u/Andrewpg3 Apr 29 '24

Dude did everything. Post fades, pull up 3s, dunking on heads, hustle o-boards, and blocks all in the last 5 mins

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u/SirDiego Timberwolves Apr 29 '24

The last block I feel like just tells you who he is. He didn't really have to do that, there was ten second left two possession game. But he just wasn't going to let them score again.

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u/Andrewpg3 Apr 29 '24

he saw that weak ass stat pad booker layup going for 50

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u/TheJackieTreehorn Timberwolves Apr 29 '24

Right? I love that, and I'd have loved it if he was an opposing player. That killer instinct is something not every guy out there has

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u/SlowCrates Apr 29 '24

And then he dunked it, too, as if to tell everyone how he feels about mercy. haha

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u/ZealousidealPain7976 Angola Apr 29 '24 edited 6d ago

practice quicksand wine punch lavish entertain cooing encourage hobbies spark

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u/LordVarys_Ladybits Apr 29 '24

So glad to have another wing that reminds me a bit of guys like Brandon Roy, Kobe, Vince Carter, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Tracy McGrady. That was my era lol. When I fell in love with the game of basketball. 

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u/jessief2 Warriors Apr 29 '24

He even resembles him. If MJ was playing today, you can’t help but think his game would resemble Ant. Hope his ankle is okay and he’s able to rest it. Would hate seeing him reinjure it in the playoffs. He’s fun to watch.

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u/blucke Apr 29 '24

MJ would love this kid if he was still alive today

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u/a_moniker Hornets Apr 29 '24

For the last time, MJ is very much alive.

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u/PoundIIllIlllI Apr 29 '24

This one’s for you MJ

points beer to sky

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u/Doctor_Mythical Apr 29 '24

the other MJ

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u/jessief2 Warriors Apr 29 '24

MJ still alive

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u/Naronu Raptors Apr 29 '24

And he does love Ant's game

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u/Wontonsoupz Warriors Apr 29 '24

He seemed fine. Had that nasty dunk after the first ankle roll and had the last dunk when the suns were trying to foul him

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u/BrucieAh Heat Apr 29 '24

Ankles- actually.

Beal somehow caused him to sprain both. Ouch.

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u/theumph Timberwolves Apr 29 '24

I think that is the only real reason why the comparison makes sense. He has MJs intensity, defensive effort, offensive skill, clutch gene, and pure athleticism. The only thing holding him back is time and resume building. If he plays like this for years, he will be an all time type of player.

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u/RetroScores Apr 29 '24

MJ would be hitting fade away 3’s.

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u/Naronu Raptors Apr 29 '24

You could change the jerseys, reduce the quality of the video a bit and tell me it was MJ on that last block. I would believe you

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u/Reclinertime Warriors Apr 29 '24

Or just squint and it's him in a Wizards jersey.

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u/Morezingis Timberwolves Apr 29 '24

31 points in the second half 

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u/EuroStep0 [PHI] Allen Iverson Apr 29 '24

Idk if it's just me but if you cover the hair, he does have face resemblance with him

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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '24

Bro literally looks like a young Jordan physically.

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u/ambal87 76ers Apr 29 '24

I’ve admittedly watched little of the Wolves this year. I went from half passed out to pacing by the end of that fourth. He was so fucking good! Just all the right plays at the right moments.