In the league today, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has emerged as one of the best young talents. He has expressed his ambition to become the face of the league in the near future. During a recent interview, Edwards made some remarks about the 90’s era, suggesting that aside from Michael Jordan, no one from that time possessed elite skills. This statement sparked a backlash from several NBA legends who competed in the 90s.
Recently on ‘The Sheed and Tyler Show’ Detroit Pistons legend Rasheed Wallace talked about Anthony Edwards‘ recent comments about the 90s era, comparing him to former NBA legends like Scottie Pippen, Grant Hill and even Derrick McKey. Wallace stated that Edwards, at this point in his career is not better than the legends he mentioned. Many were surprised to hear the name Derrick McKey but Wallace stayed firm on his words. Wallace also boldly mentioned that Edwards is not a good defender yet.
I like Ant-Man too but here’s my thing, at this point in his career in my opinion, he’s not better than Derrick McKey. He’s not better than a Grant Hill. He’s not better than a Scottie Pippen. You know what I’m saying?
Rasheed Wallace said via The Sheed and Tyler Show
Both Pippen and Hill were considered one of the top stars during their time. Pippen was one of the best wing defenders in NBA history and was one of the main reasons for Michael Jordan winning six championships. Hill was also a versatile forward and was proclaimed to be the next Jordan. But injuries ruined Hill’s career, making him one of the biggest ‘what ifs’ of the league.
Wallace’s comparison of Edwards and Pippen has sparked discussions among many fans. In the last season, fans witnessed Edwards showcasing his defensive prowess, as evidenced by the Minnesota Timberwolves boasting the best defensive rating. However, Scottie Pippen has solidified his reputation as one of the toughest defenders, as he earned a spot on the All-NBA defensive first team for eight consecutive years.
Last season marked the rise of Anthony Edwards to a full-blown superstar
The Minnesota Timberwolves chose Anthony Edwards as the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft. Edwards, who was one of the most highly regarded college prospects entering the draft, quickly proved in his first season that the Timberwolves had made a great choice in selecting him first overall. Since entering the league, Edwards has demonstrated his elite scoring ability for the team, consistently performing well against any opponent.
The Timberwolves made one of the biggest leaps in the last season, with Edwards in the lineup. Edwards propelled the Timberwolves to become one of the best teams in the league and contenders for a championship. Throughout the regular season, Edwards maintained an average of 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. However, Edwards showcased an even higher level of performance on both ends of the floor during the playoffs.
The Timberwolves managed to sweep the Phoenix Suns in which Edwards was unstoppable. In the second round, the Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets in a close series. But in the Conference finals, they lost to the Dallas Mavericks. Ultimately, the Timberwolves established themselves as one of the toughest teams in the league for the future. As the next season approaches, Edwards will undoubtedly be aiming to win his first championship.
