In the last NBA season, fans have certainly witnessed the rise of Anthony Edwards to superstar status. He has proven that he can be the main option on his team and carry them on his back. His personality has also gained significant popularity on social media, from his on-court trash talk to his post-game media conference claims. Edwards is on his way to becoming one of the all-time greats.
Recently, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green talked about Anthony Edwards on his podcast. He praised Edwards’ confidence, describing it as bordering on cocky. Green stated that he has no problem with Edwards’ near-cockiness and believes it will lead him to further greatness in his career.
He [Edwards] is confident as hell. And very close to cocky. But if you understand anything about greatness, you got to be very close to cocky in order to be great at anything. Because the belief is actually one of the things that separate you. Because most people can’t reach that level of belief in themselves. And so having that belief and being a little cocky is actually what separates him! Draymond Green on The Draymond Green Show
Green also mentioned how stars like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant are embracing Edwards as the next big thing in the NBA. At just 22 years old, Edwards has already proven his capabilities to fans and experts. His recent playoff series against the Denver Nuggets was one of the most talked-about topics of the last season.
In his last season, Edwards averaged 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. In the playoffs, he elevated his game even further, proving that bright lights don’t affect him. Edwards is currently part of the stacked Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics, aiming to win his first gold medal.
Skip Bayless predicts Anthony Edwards as Olympics MVP over LeBron James and Kevin Durant
The current Team USA is one of the strongest teams ever formed by the USA basketball. The team has combination of young NBA stars like Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton, and NBA veterans like LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
LeBron James and Kevin Durant are leading Team USA and putting on a show every time they play. However, veteran analyst Skip Bayless tweeted on X that Anthony Edwards should be considered the Olympics MVP over James and Durant.
Bayless is known for hyping up one player at the expense of another. Edwards put on a show against Puerto Rico, leading Team USA with 26 points off the bench, earning a shout-out from the veteran analyst.
USA recently won their third group stage game against Puerto Rico and secured the top seed of the tournament. They are certainly the favorites to win it all as they head to the quarterfinals.
