In a recent interview, Minnesota Timberwolves rising star Anthony Edwards made some bold statements about the NBA legends of the past. When asked about the era of basketball that predates his own, Edwards replied, “I didn’t watch it back in the day so I can’t speak on it. They say it was tougher back then than it is now, but I don’t think anybody had skill back then. (Michael Jordan) was the only one that really had skill, you know what I mean? So that’s why when they saw Kobe (Bryant), they were like, ‘Oh, my God.’ But now everybody has skill.”
This proclamation from Edwards may come as a surprise to many fans of the game. While his assessment of Michael Jordan as a highly skilled player may be a popular sentiment, his dismissive attitude towards other NBA legends may not sit well with some. Despite this, one cannot deny Edwards’ confidence in his opinions.
Critics of Edwards’ viewpoint may argue that the NBA of the past actually required more skill and determination to succeed. Before rule changes and the advent of the three-point line, scoring in basketball was a much more challenging task. It is likely that those who hold this belief will strongly disagree with Edwards’ bold claims.
Regardless of one’s stance on the matter, it is undeniable that Edwards’ comments have sparked a conversation within the basketball community. His willingness to express his unfiltered thoughts has drawn both praise and criticism. It will be interesting to see how this controversy unfolds and whether Edwards will stand by his words in the face of backlash from basketball purists.
