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Anthony Edwards trashes old-school NBA: Nobody had skill except Michael Jordan
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Date:2025-04-12 16:57:36
Trash-talking is a spirited art form, and those who can do it the best are known for their skill and ability to run their mouths and put down opponents or detractors at a moment's notice.
Enter Minnesota Timberwolves guard and gold-medalist Anthony Edwards, who has become one of the NBA's stars not only for his play but also for his playful chiding, particularly about Olympic teammate Kevin Durant and analyst Charles Barkley.
When asked how his generation of basketball differed from older generations, the 23-year-old Edwards had more than a few thoughts about the old-school NBA, particularly the 1990s.
"I didn’t watch it back in the day, so I can’t speak on it," Edwards said to the Wall Street Journal.
Edwards then continued to speak on it.
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"They say it was tougher back then than it is now, but I don’t think anybody had skill back then," he said. "(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."
Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas retorted on social media to Edwards, saying, "Propaganda works, so be careful what you choose to believe."
Edwards also had a few thoughts on championships:
"I don’t know too many guys who won a championship super young, besides Kobe," Edwards said. "Other than him, everybody took years and years of losing to get there. I just want to keep taking the next step."
And on if he is bad at anything:
"I haven’t found it yet," he said.
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