Charles Barkley, a former NBA player and analyst, has been vocal about the comparisons between Anthony Edwards and Michael Jordan. Barkley emphasized that Edwards needs time to develop and criticized the premature comparisons. Other NBA figures like Chuck and Shaq also shared similar sentiments, urging people to halt the MJ comparisons. The debate on legacy comparisons in the NBA continues, with some arguing that such comparisons can be detrimental.
Charles Barkley is begging everyone to ‘stop the Michael Jordan [comparison] stuff’ to Anthony Edwards. [📽️ @NBAonTNT] READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/a11djhymeT https://t.co/qu84jKqc0b
"Nobody is saying he's going 6/6. They do share some qualities and that's OK." — @ColinCowherd is fine discussing Anthony Edwards/Michael Jordan comps https://t.co/rJ1HvXyZAy
Barkley: "You can't play like that in the playoffs." Barkley's minutes per game in the playoffs: 1986-87: 42.0 minutes per game 1988-89: 45.0 MPG 1989-90: 41.9 MPG 1990-91: 40.8 MPG 1992-93: 42.8 MPG (PHX made it to Finals) 1993-94: 42.5 MPG 1994-95: 39.0 MPG 1995-96: 41.0 MPG https://t.co/TfeyOZ0J1G
Barkley -- at the same age as the #Knicks core -- averaged 45.3 mins per game in the last 9 games of his only run to the #NBA Finals in 1993. Dan Majerle aveaged 44.6 mins per game in that playoff run for the Suns. Kevin Johnson 39.7. @NBAonTNT https://t.co/Yv7ymPj5lc
Barkley: ‘Stop the Jordan comparisons; Edwards had one good playoff run’ #AnthonyEdwards #CharlesBarkley https://t.co/uEeBcbzCp0
Anthony Edwards doesn't like the MJ comparisons yet he's out there doing MJ things https://t.co/T7fEULcHjP
From Grant Hill to LeBron James and now Anthony Edwards, legacy comps in the NBA have never done anyone any good. ⬇️ https://t.co/PdhVmpDmCV
Charles Barkley gave his thoughts on Anthony Edwards getting compared to Michael Jordan https://t.co/7jgug3gc3C
Chuck isn't feeling the Michael Jordan and Anthony Edwards comparisons. 😅 (🎥: @NBAonTNT) https://t.co/x7555NiHFS
Charles Barkley: "America, please stop the Michael Jordan stuff. [Anthony Edwards] just had one good playoff run.” Shaq: “Is he close?” Chuck: "Hell, Nah.” 😳 (via @NBAonTNT) https://t.co/CwamErSCDT
Chuck is not a fan of the MJ x Ant comparisons. 😂😂 (via @NBAonTNT) https://t.co/OBHwBCTG6Q
Chuck wants everyone to stop comparing Ant and MJ 😅 https://t.co/jYPKDBxwHR
Coach K explains why the Anthony Edwards and Michael Jordan comparisons should slow down: 'Give him some time' (By @cisabelg) https://t.co/LiyvWTdbgF