(SabaSports) Anthony Edwards, the star of the Minnesota Timberwolves, recently weighed in on the older generation of NBA players, particularly those who have played against Michael Jordan. The comments were widely discussed but did not cause major controversy or outrage. In fact, Edwards’ comments were not strident or radical, nor did they upset the older generation of fans who saw him as the next Jordan.
In an interview with Lane Florsheim of The Wall Street Journal, Edwards touched on his experience at the Olympics, his role as a father and the details of his daily life. When the conversation turned to the different eras of the NBA, Edwards didn’t hold back. Although he tried to moderate the impact of his views by emphasizing that he did not live through the era, the comments still caused some repercussions in the basketball world.
However, this response is not necessarily negative. A moderate amount of discussion and controversy on seemingly trivial topics may be good for sports culture, helping fans of different generations better understand and respect each other’s views.