Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made a bold statement this week, suggesting he’s a better dunker than Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and two-time All-Star Ja Morant. Yeah, you read that right. While Edwards doesn’t think he’s the *greatest* dunker in NBA history, he definitely puts himself above some seriously iconic names.
The Audacity to Challenge MJ’s Crown
This isn’t just a casual take. Michael Jordan is ranked No. 2 behind Vince Carter on Bleacher Report’s recent list of the 50 greatest dunkers. Everyone knows MJ’s dunking legacy: it’s built on those legendary Slam Dunk Contest appearances, especially that iconic free-throw line leap. For Edwards to put himself above that? It’s a direct challenge to what we all thought we knew about elite dunking.
The Numbers Tell a Different Story… For Now
Here’s where it gets interesting: Bleacher Report’s own rankings place Ja Morant at 17th and Edwards himself at 18th on that same 50 greatest dunkers list. Neither Morant nor Edwards has ever entered the dunk contest, building their reputations purely from competitive game action. That’s a different vibe than MJ’s era, especially since the dunk contest itself has seen its stature fall. Look, there’s no definitive metric for a dunking hierarchy, so reaching a consensus is always tough. Edwards is definitely on a path to be one of the best from his era, but putting him above Jordan? The source says that’s a much “harder sell.”
Edwards has thrown down a serious gauntlet with this claim. He’s confident, that’s for sure. Now, we just have to watch and see if his incredible in-game dunks this season can start to back up that kind of historic talk.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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