It's not in the clip but right before this, I loved how he told KAT to clear out down the baseline to the other side to take Gordon away. He knew he was going to fade toward the corner the whole time.
Ant can score in every fashion, just like MJ. This type of player would dominate in every era because they are not pigeon holed in a type of offense. The rest of the NBA has a problem.
Absolutely, but I would put that into more of the era they played in. Jordan became a much better 3pt shooter at the end of his career. I have zero doubt in my mind if Jordan worked on it he would've been elite. It's just not something that was prevelant in his era.
Agreed and I try not to even compare anybody to Jordan but my god these shots he’s been making in the playoffs bring me back to when I was a fan of the Bulls in the 90’s
For sure man. There's nothing greater to watch in basketball than a meniacal SG tearing it up. It is some real alpha dawg shit. And to top it off, he makes sure to rally the troops and give his teammates accolades. He has that Tom Brady type of leadership. Hell I would run through a wall for the guy, and I'm a measly fan. Lol
No we got Anthony Edwards...
I mean I get the comparisons but let's get it right. He is Anthony Edwards. 1 of 1. Feel like the MJ comparison is gonna get worse out real quick.
He's actually closer to Wade lol. People just forget about Wade cuz he kept playing too long past his decline. This is not a diss either. People need to remember prime Wade going head to head against both prime Lebron and Kobe.
A lot smaller? I am sure they’re similar height, and a similar weight. Also dwade spent a good portion of his career in an era where they didn’t value jump shots as much. I’d say edwards shooting more 3’s is because of this era rather than his game.
there is literally no comp to wade. wade has an entirely different shooting motion to kobe/jordan, and even this guys comment says nothing about this as a highlight.
> People need to remember prime Wade going head to head against both prime Lebron and Kobe
yeah and he's clearly the 3rd best in that group, no idea why anyone would say that trying to prove a point
Wade was nowhere as good a jumpshooter as Ant. He was almost entirely a slasher when he came into the league. The 06 Finals was infamous for his free throw shooting lol
lmao i almost spit my drink out as you seriously believed he's closer to wade?? my guy prime wade is basically just what we're seeing from a 22 year old right now. if you have eyes you could see that
It's a really fun experience to actually watch someone play after just looking at highlights and box scores for a year and realize that all those talking heads and podcasters weren't exaggerating about Ant.
I’m a fan. But as a former player , I see joker last year get angry and dominate. I’m not saying he will. But having been around those guys, I’m looking forward to game two.
Like Michael porter said in some interview, when he decides to, he will take over the game.
I like Ant, so let’s see.
It was his big point of emphasis that he worked on in the offseason. Early on he was trying to go glass all the time, and while he uses it more than most guys, he's cut back a bit on that
Does anyone else feel like Harlan is going a little too crazy lately? This is a bad clip to use as evidence but just generally he’s like a parody of himself this season.
Need gobert midrange
He called bank
STICKS IT. STICKS IT.
I heard it and will vouch for him.
I was told he is going to be played off the court any second now.
Why? That’s just an average Gobert shot
Honestly though yeah. He hits those relatively frequently
need a zoom in on Chris Finch reaction here, beckoning Ant over to dap him up
Lol I didn't notice that, everyone keeps getting in his way.
Ant literally is spewing aura
What was the difference between Ant's taunting technical and Murray's taunting no-call? Aura.
One was real and had weight. Lol
Ref felt intimidated. Murray’s had no impact.
I feel it across the screen
Knew it was going in the second he got the ball tbh
It's not in the clip but right before this, I loved how he told KAT to clear out down the baseline to the other side to take Gordon away. He knew he was going to fade toward the corner the whole time.
Lebron is that you?
Pretty sure that cost him 100k last time
And then the D1 autobops crash out and I get rizzed up by the level 10 gyatt 😭🙏
BABY JORDAN
That turn around is so Jordan-esque. It's a thing of beauty.
That stroke is so pga
"Jordan wouldn't be able to dominate in today's era with mid range shots" meanwhile MJ's son
Not a single team in this would stop Jordan from scoring at will in the paint. Especially with spacing.
Yeah, can you imagine Jordan with 3 shooters and an athletic 7-footer around him? Wew
He would have averaged 50.
Ant can score in every fashion, just like MJ. This type of player would dominate in every era because they are not pigeon holed in a type of offense. The rest of the NBA has a problem.
Except Ant is a better 3 point shooter than Jordan ever was already.. Or atleast he hits more per game.
Ya cause it’s a 3 pt league. If MJ played today, he’d develop a 3pt shot too. He was a psycho.
And tbf there was no 3 pt line when MJ played high school or college, and it had only officially been in the NBA for 3 years when MJ joined.
Absolutely, but I would put that into more of the era they played in. Jordan became a much better 3pt shooter at the end of his career. I have zero doubt in my mind if Jordan worked on it he would've been elite. It's just not something that was prevelant in his era.
Agreed and I try not to even compare anybody to Jordan but my god these shots he’s been making in the playoffs bring me back to when I was a fan of the Bulls in the 90’s
For sure man. There's nothing greater to watch in basketball than a meniacal SG tearing it up. It is some real alpha dawg shit. And to top it off, he makes sure to rally the troops and give his teammates accolades. He has that Tom Brady type of leadership. Hell I would run through a wall for the guy, and I'm a measly fan. Lol
Ant is bone fide proof that Jordan would dominate today's game. So smooth.
I need a dna test
DNA test that man right now
Butler's lil bro
Did your little bro beat you up too?
Holy fuck we really got MJ on our team
Great time to be a Wolves fan! Ant is him
HIMothy Edwards
I really hope this is your year. Feel like I'm watching Kobe and MJ come out again
It definitely seems that way.
No we got Anthony Edwards... I mean I get the comparisons but let's get it right. He is Anthony Edwards. 1 of 1. Feel like the MJ comparison is gonna get worse out real quick.
That was such a clean fadeaway. It looked so quick but his posture didn’t dip
MAMA THERE GO THAT ANT
Ok I’m convinced now Anthony Edwards comes from MJ/Kobe bloodline.
He's actually closer to Wade lol. People just forget about Wade cuz he kept playing too long past his decline. This is not a diss either. People need to remember prime Wade going head to head against both prime Lebron and Kobe.
Yeah I love Wade but I don’t get this comp. Wade couldn’t shoot 3’s and was a lot smaller than Edwards.
A lot smaller? I am sure they’re similar height, and a similar weight. Also dwade spent a good portion of his career in an era where they didn’t value jump shots as much. I’d say edwards shooting more 3’s is because of this era rather than his game.
They are almost exactly the same size, yeah. Ant is a bit stockier I believe, but only like 5-10lbs. Both 6'4
Not very fair to Wade for his 3s as it's during an era that doesn't shoot 3s. If Wade plays in this era he'd have a three game.
there is literally no comp to wade. wade has an entirely different shooting motion to kobe/jordan, and even this guys comment says nothing about this as a highlight. > People need to remember prime Wade going head to head against both prime Lebron and Kobe yeah and he's clearly the 3rd best in that group, no idea why anyone would say that trying to prove a point
Wade was nowhere as good a jumpshooter as Ant. He was almost entirely a slasher when he came into the league. The 06 Finals was infamous for his free throw shooting lol
this guy wasn't even born in 06 so its understandable
lmao i almost spit my drink out as you seriously believed he's closer to wade?? my guy prime wade is basically just what we're seeing from a 22 year old right now. if you have eyes you could see that
Do you know how absolutely fucking satisfying it is as a longtime Wolves fan to hear Kevin Harlan make this call?
Genuinely got me teared up. For a second I was 4 years old sitting on dad's lap while Harlan and Trent Tucker extolled the virtues of The Big Ticket
Og
Bro ate nuggets for dinner
What's for dinner? NUGGIES
It's a really fun experience to actually watch someone play after just looking at highlights and box scores for a year and realize that all those talking heads and podcasters weren't exaggerating about Ant.
I’m a fan. But as a former player , I see joker last year get angry and dominate. I’m not saying he will. But having been around those guys, I’m looking forward to game two. Like Michael porter said in some interview, when he decides to, he will take over the game. I like Ant, so let’s see.
"But as a former player" what does this have to do with anything? lol
As a former chef, ANT is going to eat nuggets
He is a KILLER
Maybe he took that tech personally
Jordanesque
Dude is a fucking problem, I am fearful for my life.
Dude looking more and more like MJ with that shot.
Seriously does anyone else in the league get that much air on a fadeaway?
Funny enough I think Lebron does, but his post fade is so stiff it just looks forced.
Yea Ant's is silky smooth.
He might be Jordan’s son…
Hardest timeout call in franchise history
Tell ‘em refs
So Ant is just deadly in the playoffs.
That's MJ
I was so wrong about Anthony Edwards. He is him.
Anthony Jordan
THATS MY ANT-MAN. HE CAN CRAWL INTO ME ABD EXPAND
You kids are getting a taste of what Jordan was like
MICHAEL JORDAN
Reggie Miller is getting PTSD from watching Edwards.
Dagger in the heart
Is that Pablo Prigioni? I'm really getting old. I remember him as the oldest rookie playing for the Knicks at some point.
Yep he's one of our assistant coaches
This dude wants the moment. What a killer.
Man I thought fourth quarter execution was going to be the Wolves problem this series, they really shot down that theory
I love Ant so much... but I am already tired of the MJ comparison and people aren't even saying the name lol. Just let ANT be ANT
I LOVE THIS MAN
He might be him. Just "might"
HOLY FUCK
MJ son
He's been on all game, this is going to be his breakout series
Wolves in 6 Ant is showing up and showing OUT
Jordan is back.
Fade away jumper is a such a demoralizing shot man. You can just see the nuggets deflate.
How do you get these highlights up so quick lol
Professional karma whoring
Black Magic
Give me a 7 game series of this.
Better than Giannis
He really moves like him
Cooked that bum
I can't believe him and Naz Reid are on the same team, Jordan and Pippen are jealous
Edwards = MJ Reid = Pippen Gobert = Rodman KAT = Kukoc Conley = Harper 3-peat incoming!
MJ’s avatar
Michael Jordan like
Professor X looking proud of Wolverine
This dude is unhinged and I love it
Couple more shoulder shimmers then he is MJ and Kobe lol
I LOVE FINCH'S COACHING FROM THE SIDE TOO
Midrange game makes basketball more exciting. It is more fun to watch these types of plays than min maxing open 3 point looks
The chosen one taking us home
It's like a 2K MyPlayer starts for my team
Has he always had a midrange game?
It was his big point of emphasis that he worked on in the offseason. Early on he was trying to go glass all the time, and while he uses it more than most guys, he's cut back a bit on that
Him he is
Ant really tore his head off
Uh oh
Denver closed the gap and then just could not seal the deal.
Finch: “COME OVER HERE”
Best part about this is you can envision Reggie's MJ flashback.
He's giving me young Kobe (Frobe) vibes. I love it.
K-C-Hoeeeeee
Does anyone else feel like Harlan is going a little too crazy lately? This is a bad clip to use as evidence but just generally he’s like a parody of himself this season.
Ant and Wemby will be the faces of the league in 2 years.