The nice man Julius ‘Dr J’ Erving has weighed in on Anthony Edwards’ feedback about how the NBA gamers earlier than him had no ability.
The Timberwolves star claimed that Michael Jordan was the one one which “actually had ability”.
Edwards’ feedback got here in August, however they’re nonetheless being talked about within the NBA neighborhood.
Erving was lower than impressed by the take.
“Oh, c’mon man. Wilt, Invoice Russell, Oscar Robertson, and Elgin Baylor, who was my favourite. My private favourite was Elgin Baylor and Jerry West. For those who simply take these 5 proper there. You place Anthony Edwards on the court docket with them or no matter. He would change his opinion,” Erving just lately mentioned on the Come and discuss 2 me podcast.
Edwards did preface his feedback by saying that he didn’t watch again within the day, so he “can’t converse on it it”. But he did.
Dr J hypothesised that Ant’s made these feedback as a result of he hasn’t needed to face sufficient powerful competitors in his basketball days.
“He’s feeling himself however he’s awfully good. I imply I like watching him play however he’s from Georgia proper? As a result of I do know he went to Georgia for a yr or two. He’s from Georgia so there’s one thing about if you’re an city basketball participant like a New Yorker or DC or no matter, you are inclined to have extra respect since you see extra guys who’re nearly as good or higher than you,” Dr.J mentioned. “He hasn’t had that have in center faculty, highschool or school the place there have been guys that had been higher than him.”
Dr J is the most recent particular person to remark publicly on what Edwards mentioned and there’s an extended listing.
Earlier than him Magic Johnson, DeMar DeRozan and Paul George had been among the many individuals who weren’t too pleased with Edwards’ sentiment.
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