The Minnesota Timberwolves star, Anthony Edwards, has made controversial comments about Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, sparking widespread discussion. Many NBA players, fans, and analysts have already shared their opinions about Edwards’ strong statements regarding the players and competition Jordan faced during his professional career. In addition to criticism from other players, a former NBA player has also slammed Edwards for his statement.
During a recent appearance on The Sheed & Tyler Show, American basketball coach Rasheed Wallace responded to Anthony Edwards, stating that Edwards is not even better than Derrick McKey.
“At this point in [Anthony Edwards’] career, he’s not better than a Derrick McKey, he’s not better than a Grant Hill, he’s not better than a Scottie Pippen. I’m talking both sides of the ball. Derrick McKey was a defender, and he would give you a solid 14, 16, 18, and he was a solid defender. [Ant] Is improving, but he’s not that defender yet.” Wallace said.
Wallace’s statement sparked debate among basketball fans, who began expressing their opinions in the comment section of the post on X (formerly known as Twitter).
One fan hilariously supported Edwards, saying, “Anthony Edwards is now in his Legend Killer arc after triggering all these old heads with his comment that only MJ was skilled back then.”
Rasheed Wallace fires back at Anthony Edwards, saying he’s not even better than Derrick McKey
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 4, 2024
Anthony Edwards is now in his Legend Killer arc after triggering all these old heads with his comment that only MJ was skilled back then 😆 pic.twitter.com/u97o8eg72P
— JBond 🍌 (@jbondwagon) September 4, 2024
Meanwhile, another fan said, “Nobody cares about Rasheed Wallace in 2024. These oldheads are salty.”