Feb 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after scoring a basket during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

'He’s Going to Take the League by Storm' – Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Gets James Harden Comparison From Former NBA Journeyman

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Oct 9, 2025 12:38 AM ET

Anthony Edwards recently gained a fan in Nate Robinson, as the former NBA guard sees a taller version of himself in the Minnesota Timberwolves swingman.

Robinson praised Edwards for his unique blend of skill, swagger, and athleticism, and he even compared the Minnesota Timberwolves star to the second coming of James Harden.

“I think Anthony Edwards is a 6’4″, 6’5″ type of Nate Robinson, built, athletic, backs up his s**t talking,” Robinson said about Edwards via HoopsHype. “I love that. His personality off the court with his shoe deal and commercials. He does a great job being a great showman and presenting himself as one of the best players. He’s funny, he’s got a lot of swag, he’s a cool dude. I love his game.”

Feb 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after hitting his 1,000th career three-point basket during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Target Center. Edwards broke the record for the youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 career three-point baskets. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

“I know he’s going to take the league by storm in the next couple years and showcase what he can do – kind of like James Harden when he left OKC and got the opportunity to be that guy. It’ll be fun to watch what he does,” he concluded.

Minnesota Timberwolves News: Anthony Edwards draws major challenge from veteran teammate

Anthony Edwards ruled himself out of the Defensive Player of the Year conversation this season, but that doesn’t mean that he won’t try his best on that side of the floor this upcoming season. Recently, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley challenged Edwards to do just that.

Apr 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) controls the ball under pressure from Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) as guard Jalen Pickett (24) defends in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

“The consensus is that we’re trying to win a championship. Ant, if you want to win a championship, we expect you to guard like you’re a top-five perimeter defender in the league, which we believe you are. Jaden, myself, whoever’s out on the court, we have a job to do and we got to be consistent every single day, and Ant’s at the front of that, especially on the defensive end,” Conley stated via SI’s Jonathan Harrison.

“With him competing the way he can compete, we’re a completely a different team. He knows it, and it’s going to require a lot more. It’s going to kind of get him uncomfortable a little bit, a little bit more tired, a little bit more in shape,” he added. “But, those are things we’re trying to round out to try to knock down that door.”