Overview
- Edwards made the remark while taking part in a Break the Stick Challenge at an Adidas Believe That Tour event where he unveiled his AE 3 shoe.
- He broke the stick for dunkers such as LeBron James, Aaron Gordon, Zach LaVine and Vince Carter but declined to break it for Michael Jordan and Ja Morant.
- Edwards said he skipped some names because he "doesn't jump that high," and when pressed about Jordan he answered plainly, "Yeah, I'm better than you."
- Reporters framed the moment as confident media bait tied to Edwards' marketing and public persona, and there has been no public response from Michael Jordan.
- The exchange renews long-running comparisons between Edwards and Jordan and increases attention on Edwards' image and leadership as the Timberwolves head into the next season.