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[Saba Sports News] Anthony Edwards addressed speculation regarding his unusual absence at the start of the Timberwolves’ game against the Trail Blazers, where he missed the initial tip-off.
Present on the court, he had to wait until the first dead ball to join in because of a delay in checking in.
This sparked online rumors suggesting a Paul Pierce-like situation, implying he needed an unexpected break. However, Edwards explained post-game that the delay was simply due to losing track of time, not a bathroom emergency.
His routine ran long, possibly disrupted by the recent life event of attending the birth of his first child, which also caused him to miss part of a previous game.
This incident adds to the array of jokes likening player mishaps to the famous Pierce incident, although Edwards clarified the real reason for his delay.