'I think he's right': Edwards agrees with KG's 1984 Jordan comparison
Anthony Edwards has seemingly changed his tune, at least a little bit, about those Michael Jordan comparisons.
Early in December, Edwards' former teammate Patrick Beverley said he believes Edwards could be the next Jordan. At the time, the Wolves guard responded to the comparison saying he "just wants (the comparisons) to stop.”
Two months later, Timberwolves legend Kevin Garnett is the one making the comparison, albeit to a young Jordan. On the trade deadline edition of the "KG Certified" podcast, Garnett said Edwards is "like a young, '84 Jordan."
When asked about Garnett's comparison, Edwards responded saying, "That's the OG man. So, whatever he say goes. Anybody that wants to argue with you got to take it up with, got to take it up with Michael Jordan."
On if the comparison is correct, Edwards confidently responded, "I think he's right, for sure. '84 Jordan. He didn't say '96, '97. He said '84. He's finding himself. I agree with that."
Beverley quipped on social media reposting the video saying, "But when I say it I'm crazzzzy."
As for the comparison itself, Michael Jordan takes the cake here.
Jordan was 21 at the time and competing in his rookie season. Winning Rookie of the Year, Jordan averaged 28.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 2.4 steals per game while shooting 51% from the field and 84% from the free-throw line.
The 22-year-old Edwards is in his fourth season, averaging 26.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 46% from the field and 84% from the charity stripe.
Where Edwards has the upper-hand in the comparison is the team performance. The Wolves currently sit atop the Western Conference with a 38-16 record while in the 1984-85 season, Chicago finished with a 38-44 record. The Bulls scraped into the playoffs but were bounced in the first round by Milwaukee in four games.
