It cannot be denied that Michael Jordan And LeBron James are two of the most iconic figures in basketball history, often at the heart of the GOAT debate. However, Anthony EdwardsWith his explosive style of play and exceptional skills, he has been compared to Jordan, earning rumors of being the “following Jordan.”
Edwards further strengthened its growing status by leading the The Timberwolves to the conference finals, defeating the 2022-23 champion Denver Nuggetsand contributing significantly to Team USA fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
In a recent interview with the Wall Street JournalEdwards was asked to compare the NBA past and present eras. His answer surprised more than one, because he said frankly admitted not watching much of the old generation’s games and made a comment that some considered dismissive of the legends that came before him.
Edwards talks about the NBA’s older generation and Michael Jordan
During his conversation with Florsheim Alleythe Timberwolves All-Star did not hesitate to speak of previous generations, fearlessly suggesting that they lacked the skill level seen in today’s players. “I didn’t watch it at the time, so I can’t speak to it. They say it was harder then than it is now, but I don’t think anyone had that talent back then. [Michael Jordan] was the only one who really had talent, you know what I mean? That’s why when they saw Kobe [Bryant]They were like, ‘Oh, my God.’ But now everyone has skills.“
Michael Jordan #23 of the Washington Wizards shoots over Vin Baker #42 of the Boston Celtics. Doug Pensinger/Getty Images
Edwards‘ The comments sparked controversyMany critics felt he had overlooked other talented players from Jordan’s era. Additionally, his admission of unfamiliarity with that era led some to question whether such judgments were legitimate.
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Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, specializing in soccer, NBA and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he took his first steps as a writer. Gianni has covered major sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals and Grand Slam tournaments such as Roland Garros. His ability to report on events in real time and write under pressure has established him as a valuable member of a top-level team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, where he covers a wide range of sports, including European soccer, MLS and the NBA. Gianni graduated in Communications from Deportea in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
