Anthony Edwards has suddenly found himself involved in conspiracy theories and associated with Michael Jordan. As many NBA fans should certainly know, Edwards is a young and upcoming star currently playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although he is only entering his 4th year in the NBA, there is no denying that Ant is a rare and special talent.
When speaking of special talents in the world of basketball, it is almost impossible not to mention Michael Jordan. After all, he is arguably the greatest player in the history of basketball and has made an impact on the world of sports that will never be forgotten.
Although it has now been more than two decades since Jordan finally retired from the league, the players in today’s era continue to be linked to him in some form or another. Antony Edwards is now the latest player that fans believe is related to Michael Jordan. That said, let us take a closer look at the viral conspiracy theories and find out more.
Does Anthony Edwards bear any resemblance to Michael Jordan?
This is quite a sensitive and tricky issue to discuss in detail. Stereotypical attributes and associations have grown increasingly common in recent times. This usually holds true whether it be Asians or African-Americans or any other racial group.
C’mon man. Michael and Ant just need to come out and accept it. This is not a conspiracy theory anymore! pic.twitter.com/52pwliGPvy
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) November 8, 2023
While Michael Jordan officially has three children, there were several theories on the internet indicating that he might have other sons through illegitimate relationships. Some fans might have already heard that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been called Michael Jordan’s son by many NBA fans.
Mj got 2 son Jimmy and ant
— grinding dfs (@DelvaDodle48374) November 8, 2023
The same fans are now doing the same with Anthony Edwards and Michael Jordan. A picture of Ant striking a similar pose as MJ soon went viral and brought about a plethora of theories indicating that the two were related. Many even went far enough to claim that there was a striking physical resemblance between the two.
Although that could be coming under the above-mentioned stereotypical behavior, it has truly led fans to wonder if Edwards could be Jordan’s son. After all, that would undoubtedly be a good explanation for his incredible basketball abilities.
— Austin (@itzcumber) November 8, 2023
To put all the facts out in the open. Anthony’s real parents are called Peter and Erika Edwards. There appears to be no familial connection to Jordan of any kind. Hopefully, this is able to shed light on the situation and dispel the theories that fans are attempting to push forward.
