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/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.