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'There’s MJ, there was Kobe, and then there’s HIM!' Stephen A. Smith hypes up Anthony Edwards before facing Jokic-led Nuggets in Game 7

Originally posted on FirstSportz | By Kartik Mudaliar | Last updated 5/18/24

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been garnering all the praise for his stellar performances this 2023-24 NBA season. Also, he has been top-notch for the Wolves in the NBA playoffs too, forcing a game 7 against the Denver Nuggets . His performances have amazed the NBA community and many NBA greats and analysts.

Notably, Stephen A. Smith is one of them. Smith believes after the late NBA great Kobe Bryant and the NBA legend, Michael Jordan, Anthony Edwards may finally be “that guy.” However, he also claimed that the Timberwolves and Edwards will need something special to beat the Nuggets in game 7.

He is just that dude. There was MJ, there was Kobe and then there is him. Stephen A. Smith on The Stephen A. Smith Show

In addition, Smith also believes that Edwards has the proper mentality and attitude to beat the Denver Nuggets. Although, it won’t be an easy task, with Nikola Jokic and co aiming for a second successive NBA title for their franchise.

Anthony Edwards garners praise from the NBA legend, Michael Jordan

The NBA might have finally found a new young star in the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ Anthony Edwards. Edwards has single-handedly carried the Timberwolves in attack this NBA season. His recent showings against the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets in the playoffs have been praised by NBA legends.

One of the greatest ever to play the sport, Michael Jordan is also one of Edwards’ fans. Edwards dropped 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists on the Phoenix Suns in game 1 of the NBA playoffs. Jordan was amazed by this and told Stephen A. Smith, “That brother is special.”

The Goat speaks after Game 1 Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Playoffs win vs Suns

“That brother is special”

– Michael Jordan on Anthony Edwards

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On the sports side of things, Anthony Edwards and co. travel to Denver for game 7 of the NBA playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena on Saturday, May 18.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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