Anthony Edwards on Michael Jordan Comp: I Can Shoot the 3... That Makes Me Different

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards explained Friday why he believes comparisons between himself and Michael Jordan aren't completely accurate.

During an interview with ESPN's Malika Andrews, Edwards was asked about many fans and observers comparing his game to arguably the greatest player of all time in MJ (beginning at the 59-second mark).

Edwards called for the comparisons to stop and expressed his belief that while there are some parallels, he also sets himself apart from Jordan in certain areas, including his long-range shooting.

"I want people to be like, 'This Anthony Edwards kid, he's got his own style. He's maybe got a mix of Michael Jordan in him,'" Edwards said. "But I've got a trey ball, I can shoot the three. So, I think that makes me a little different than Michael Jordan."

To Edwards' point, Jordan primarily thrived as a mid-range shooter throughout his career and didn't do a ton of damage from beyond the arc, which makes his career scoring average of 30.1 points per game even more impressive. His Airness averaged only 0.5 made three-pointers on 1.7 attempts per game and shot only 32.7 percent from deep.

By comparison, Edwards is averaging 2.6 made three-pointers per game in his career and shoots 35.3 percent from downtown.

He is also in the midst of his best overall statistical season to date. The two-time All-Star averaged a career-high 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 2.4 three-pointers and 1.3 steals per game during the regular season.

The three-point shot is a much bigger part of the game now than it was during Jordan's era. Given Jordan's talent level, he likely would have developed into a better three-point shooter had he played in today's NBA.

Edwards has a long way to go before ascending to Jordan-esque levels, as MJ was a six-time NBA champion, six-time NBA Finals MVP and five-time NBA MVP. However, he's on the right track.

The 22-year-old has his T-Wolves up 2-0 on the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets in the second round of the playoffs, making it clear that Minnesota is a true title contender.

Being compared to Jordan is unfair to essentially any player in NBA history besides possibly LeBron James. But if Edwards can lead the Timberwolves to a championship this season, it would give him one up on MJ, who didn't win his first title until he was 27.