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Despite drawing comparisons to Michael Jordan, Anthony Edwards humbly insists on discontinuing such comparisons, recognizing MJ's unparalleled greatness.

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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is setting the NBA playoffs ablaze, drawing unreal hype and comparisons to the legendary Michael Jordan.

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On podcasts featuring well-known names like Kevin Garnett, Patrick Beverley, and Draymond Green, among others, Edwards is hailed as the next big thing in the league.

However, despite the attention, Edwards wants to pump the brakes on the MJ comparisons.

"I want it to stop," Edwards told Melissa Rohlin of FOX Sports. "He's the greatest of all time. I can't be compared to him."

But it's hard to ignore the parallels. Side-by-side videos flood the internet, showcasing their seemingly mirror-image plays -- soaring over defenders with grace and power, making the court their own canvas.

Edwards' performance on the court only fuels the comparisons further. In the Timberwolves' first-round sweep over the Phoenix Suns, he averaged 31 points per game while also achieving career-highs in field goal percentage (51.2%), rebounds (8), and assists (6.3).

The 22-year-old phenom continued his hot streak in the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets, exploding for a playoff career-high 43 points in a Game 1 victory.

Even fellow players, like Timberwolves guard Mike Conley, acknowledge the similarities.

"Obviously, they have a lot of the same mannerisms," Conley told FOX Sports. "The moves, the fadeaways, the athleticism, the poster dunks, the blocks, the defensive stuff that he does. But really, just his drive is kinda the main thing. That same kind of work ethic, that same kind of 'I don't sleep at all at night because I'm ready to play, I'm ready to hoop.'"

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