SUMMARY
- Anthony Edwards engaged in trash talk after scoring on Kevin Durant.
- Edwards scored a game high 33 points to lead the Timberwolves to victory over the Suns.
Leaked audio footage of Anthony Edwards‘ emotion-filled statements during Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs has gone viral and fans appear to be engaged. To the few members of the NBA community who might not be aware, Edwards is the franchise star for the Minnesota Timberwolves and one of the best upcoming young stars in the league.
Ant and the Timberwolves did quite well in the 82-game-long regular season and finished with the third-best record in the West. Given that Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns finished as the 6th seed, both teams faced off in a first-round matchup. Now that the context has been provided, a closer look at Edwards’s comments may be a matter of interest for fans.
Leaked audio footage of Anthony Edwards talking trash to KD and Booker went viral
Over the past few seasons, Anthony Edwards has emerged as a fan favorite and is widely respected by the NBA world. Several former players and members of the media claim that he plays the game the right way and has a good approach and mentality. Moreover, Edwards is competitive and does not shy away from trash-talking.
This was put on display as Ant hit a three-pointer over Kevin Durant and followed it up with, “What the f*ck did I tell you, old a** n****?” Although KD is known to be quite prideful, he acknowledged Edwards’ shot with a smile and did not respond.
LEAKED Audio Of Anthony Edwards Trash Talking Kevin Durant👀:
“What the f*ck did I tell you, old a** n****?”
Then, after Booker drew a foul, you can hear Edwards saying: “You called that weak a** sh*t?” pic.twitter.com/YcnnLArmqE
— LegendZ (@legendz_nba) April 21, 2024
As the game continued, Anthony Edwards even called out Devin Booker for seeking a foul call on minimal contact, “You called that weak a** sh*t?” Upon finding out the exact words that passed between Edwards and the Suns, fans were quite impressed and made their feelings clear on social media.
Anthony Edwards is one of the best things to happen to the NBA.
— I have so many questions? (@english_shamar) April 21, 2024
While everyone has the ability to talk trash and taunt the opposition, very few have the ability to back it up with their game. Especially in a pressure-filled situation like the playoffs.
Edwards led the Timberwolves to crush the Suns in a pivotal Game 1
It turns out that Anthony Edwards did more than merely back his taunts up. He helped his team get a much-needed win over the Suns and finished the night after having scored a game-high 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Timberwolves managed to defeat Phoenix with a final score of 120-95.