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Anthony Edwards has become one of the NBA's biggest stars. He has done this through his excellent play on the basketball court, but he also has a bombastic personality that people are drawn to.
Alongside his explosive play on the court, Ant also loves having fun. That is why he's always talking trash to his opponents and showing his bravado in interviews. That is reminiscent of how Gary Payton used to play during the 1990s and 2000s.
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The NBA is filled with plenty of superstars throughout its history. Some of them have become iconic to the point that players from following generations had no problem knowing about them.
Payton is one of those players because he was a true superstar who earned the love of youngsters like Anthony Edwards. Since Payton's son, Gary Payton II, plays for the Golden State Warriors, the older Payton got to interact with Edwards, who is on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Edwards is known for having some fun moments with legends. This includes his interaction with legendary former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin after Game 2.
Now, he got to interact with Payton, a legend in his own right. However, Edwards initiated the conversation because Payton did not do it. That is particularly on brand for Payton, who was always talking trash during his prime NBA years.
"He didn't really come up to me, I came up to him. I don't think he's the type of guy to go up to nobody and give anybody props anyway," Edwards said after Game 4. "I went up to him because of course, I heard stuff about him. Then I go and watch film on him, and he was really like that. I told him 'I'm a big fan and I loved the way you guarded, man.' Even offensively, he had a lot of game."
Payton is the latest NBA legend to show Edwards respect. As he keeps growing into one of the league's best players, he will keep gaining respect from such people.
This postseason run is a testament to how good he can be because he has been on a fantastic run as of late. As long as he keeps showing he is one of the best players in the league, he will keep gaining everyone's respect.
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Alongside his explosive play on the court, Ant also loves having fun. That is why he's always talking trash to his opponents and showing his bravado in interviews. That is reminiscent of how Gary Payton used to play during the 1990s and 2000s.
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Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
The NBA is filled with plenty of superstars throughout its history. Some of them have become iconic to the point that players from following generations had no problem knowing about them.
Payton is one of those players because he was a true superstar who earned the love of youngsters like Anthony Edwards. Since Payton's son, Gary Payton II, plays for the Golden State Warriors, the older Payton got to interact with Edwards, who is on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Edwards Was Honored To Meet Payton
Edwards is known for having some fun moments with legends. This includes his interaction with legendary former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin after Game 2.
Now, he got to interact with Payton, a legend in his own right. However, Edwards initiated the conversation because Payton did not do it. That is particularly on brand for Payton, who was always talking trash during his prime NBA years.
"He didn't really come up to me, I came up to him. I don't think he's the type of guy to go up to nobody and give anybody props anyway," Edwards said after Game 4. "I went up to him because of course, I heard stuff about him. Then I go and watch film on him, and he was really like that. I told him 'I'm a big fan and I loved the way you guarded, man.' Even offensively, he had a lot of game."
Edwards Will Keep Gaining Legends' Respect
Payton is the latest NBA legend to show Edwards respect. As he keeps growing into one of the league's best players, he will keep gaining respect from such people.
This postseason run is a testament to how good he can be because he has been on a fantastic run as of late. As long as he keeps showing he is one of the best players in the league, he will keep gaining everyone's respect.
Continue reading...
