Anthony Edwards upset many people with his recent comments about past NBA players, and his latest remarks may not sit well with even more individuals.
Legends like Magic Johnson, Paul George, DeMar DeRozan, and Wolves icon Kevin Garnett were quick to criticize Edwards after he claimed that Michael Jordan was the only skilled player during his era.
During a guest appearance on the “All The Smoke” podcast, Garnett had this to say: “You got to know what you’re talking about to be in the argument or discussion of what we’re talking about. I root for you, young fella, but know what you’re talking about, young fella, because what you said doesn’t make any sense.”
However, in an interview with Minnesota Vikings player Justin Jefferson, Edwards stood by his initial comments.
Here is how the conversation unfolded:
“When I bring this up on set, Edwards shifts forward in his seat,” ESPN’s Jamal Collier wrote. “He says players such as Garnett could have played in any era but also reiterates his belief in the skill level of the current NBA; he thinks today’s players would have succeeded against the previous generation, no matter how much more physical they might have been.”
“That’s when Jefferson slightly eggs him on.
“What, you think you would have gone for it if you were in that generation?” Jefferson asks, rubbing his hands together.
“I would’ve been …” Edwards starts. The two share a laugh. “They’re going to hate me again when I say this — I already know it.”
“I would’ve been the guy that could match up with MJ. That would have been me. I would’ve been that guy that would’ve been guarding him, scoring back on him. I would’ve been that guy.”
“I could see that,” Jefferson says. “That’s already been the matchup.”
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