In a scathing critique from basketball pundits Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser, the young Timberwolves star was not spared from their harsh words. “I’ll be brief on this,” Kornheiser stated. “He sounds like a fool. He does. Nobody had skill but Michael Jordan?… He’s got to look at these people because he is destroying NBA legends. This is a guy, he’s a talented player. He was on the Olympic team, though he didn’t play as many minutes as seven or eight other people during the Olympics, but he is a talented player. He should have stopped, Mike, with this quote: ‘I didn’t watch it, I can’t speak on it.’ That’s where he should have stopped! “You are taking generations of NBA stars and putting them on the trash heap. So stop it.”
Edwards’ controversial comment certainly stirred up a hornet’s nest, as Wilbon pointed out. It wouldn’t be surprising if the young player decided to backpedal on his statement, at least to some extent. However, knowing Edwards’ showman personality, he might just stick to his guns, as all publicity is good publicity in his eyes.
The backlash from Wilbon and Kornheiser serves as a cautionary tale for young players like Edwards. In the fast-paced world of professional basketball, every word uttered can have consequences, especially when it comes to disrespecting NBA legends. Time will tell if Edwards chooses to clarify or double down on his comments, but one thing is for sure – the basketball world is watching closely.
