The Associated Press reported on the 13th (Korean time), “In a statement, Minnesota Timberwolves president Tim Connelly rebuked Anthony Edwards’ actions and comments posted on social media for disappointment.”
CBS Broadcasting in the US criticized Edwards’ remarks through an SNS video on the 11th. He made derogatory comments about homosexuality towards five men on the street.
Anthony Edwards tweeted, “It was an immature and rude remark. sorry. It is unacceptable behavior.” The NBA is considering disciplinary action against Edwards.
Local media reported that the NBA is considering disciplinary action against Edwards.
Edwards, who joined Minnesota with the first pick in the first round of the 2020 rookie draft, showed his power as the season went on. He appeared in 72 regular league games last season, averaging 21.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
This off-season Edwards sharpened his knife. His teammates went through tough training with their tongues sticking out. Therefore, the local media was paying attention to Edwards’ rapid growth.
CBS Sports also put Edwards first as the NBA’s first All-Star player this season. Minnesota have signed big man Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz. Minnesota are looking to win this season, with the outskirts of Edwards and D’Angelo Russell and the goals of Carl Anthony Towns and Gobert leading the way. However, Edwards’ homophobic remarks and actions led to a reef. By Ryu Dong-hyuk, staff reporter [email protected]