Anthony Edwards has by no means been accused of missing self-assurance and just lately asserted one other courageous declaration whereas chatting with Chris Tucker for Interview Magazine. When Tucker inquired whether or not Edwards needed to problem Ja Morant in a 1-on-1 sport, he expressed his eagerness and confidently acknowledged that he might defeat him effortlessly.
“Oh yes, he'll be back this year,” Edwards acknowledged. “Numerous individuals, I won't say they overlooked about him, but he went under covers for a few months as he hasn't been participating. But when it comes to one-on-one, indeed, I can potentially triumph over him.”
“That's my buddy,” Edwards included. “But one-on-one?”
This may very well be an intriguing contest. I reckon it will be a lot nearer than what Edwards believes, contemplating Morant's extraordinary skills.
Edwards highlighted what number of have considerably missed Morant's greatness after he solely performed 9 video games final season, and he is likely to be underestimating him a bit. The standout participant for the Memphis Grizzlies averaged 25.1 factors, 5.6 rebounds, 8.1 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks per sport in 2023-24, making it difficult for a lot of to outshine him 1-on-1.
I doubt that Edwards, with averages of 25.9 factors, 5.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.5 blocks per sport in 2023-24, would obtain such a feat. Nonetheless, I'd help the Minnesota Timberwolves star in the event that they ever interact in a 1-on-1 competitors.
What grants Edwards the higher hand over Morant is his superior defensive expertise. While neither competitor can totally neutralize the opposite, I imagine Edwards is extra possible to safe an occasional cease, finally main him to victory.
In current occasions, followers have eagerly desired 1-on-1 contests throughout All-Star weekend, and this matchup would captivate everybody if the NBA finally incorporates them. Despite my guess being on Edwards, I would not be astonished if Morant outperforms him.
Anthony Edwards Delivers A Caution To The Remaining NBA Players
Edwards is among the many athletes showcased in Netflix's Starting 5 and he conveyed a warning to his NBA rivals together with his concluding assertion.
“When you reach your prime, you're about 26. The stuff that I'm executing, I'm doing this stuff at 22,” Edwards articulated. “Envision when I'm 25-26 and everything is honed… So let’s embark on a thrilling journey. Secure your seat belts.”
Edwards is merely starting his ascent and is much from reaching his prime presently, a daunting prospect for the remainder of the NBA. The double-time All-Star just lately guided the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals, and I anticipate he'll advance additional in the upcoming years.
Regarding particular person awards, Kendrick Perkins predicts Edwards will secure the MVP title in 2024-25. The 23-year-old secured the seventh spot in the voting final season, and whereas I reckon he'll obtain a greater rank in the upcoming yr, I do not foresee him clinching the award. However, he could attain it in the next years.
