Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards reveals how Michael Jordan inspired his NBA journey

The Minnesota Timberwolves have stayed competitive in the Western Conference. They have managed to do so despite moments of inconsistency. Anthony Edwards offensive performance is one of the main reasons of the franchise competitiveness. Despite averaging 27.6 points per game, Head coach Chris Finch has demanded more blackouts. After the game, Edwards revealed that Michael Jordan inspired his recent focus on those key defensive moments.

“C Hines, my trainer, told me to blackout tonight, so I tried to do that…I know people gonna love this, he sent me MJ videos every day about blacking out. I think MJ said something like, ‘Why would I worry about a miss if I haven’t took the shot yet?’ So, he be sending stuff like that, I appreciate him,” affirmed Anthony Edwards.

Despite being an offensive star, Michael Jordan never fell short in his defensive contribution. For this reason, he is always one of the references of today’s players because he was one of the most complete players of his time. Anthony Edwards is constantly compared to Jordan. However, he strongly disagrees with those comparisons. In an interview with Fox Sports, he said, “I want it to stop. He’s the greatest of all time. I can’t be compared to him.”

Anthony Edwards continues to elevate his game. In the recent matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, he scored 44 points with confidence. His dominance on offense was clear. However, his impact went far beyond putting the ball in the basket.

Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls looks on during an NBA game.

Throughout the game, Edwards showed strong defensive instincts. He reacted quickly, read the plays well, and managed to blackout his opponents on several key possessions. Although he has not reached Michael Jordan’s level yet, Edwards keeps proving his value.

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Anthony Edwards did not have a great night against the Milwaukee Bucks. He scored just 25 points and seemed out of rhythm. Because of that, expectations were low heading into the next game. However, the 23-year-old responded with a dominant performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. He delivered one of his most explosive outings of the season. In fact, he became the first Timberwolves player to ever score 44 or more points against Memphis.

Anthony Edwards is in his fifth NBA season and already playing the best basketball of his career. He averages 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. Last season, he finished seventh in the MVP voting. This year, his numbers suggest he could finish even higher.

With the playoffs looming, Edwards continues to establish himself not only as one of the league’s premier talents. He also stands as the clear cornerstone of the Minnesota Timberwolves. His impact continues to grow, and the team moves as he does.