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Anthony Edwards Critiques The Way Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant Treated Teammates

Anthony Edwards does not agree with the way Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant went at their teammates.

Anthony Pasciolla

May 30, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) warms up before game five of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
May 30, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) warms up before game five of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images / Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards sparked dozens of national headlines for his comment about the lack of skill in older eras of the NBA outside of Michael Jordan.

Now, Edwards' latest comment toward Jordan and another legend completes the checklist of critiquing every retired player. The Wolves guard spoke with Interview Magazine's Chris Tucker about Jordan and Kobe Bryant 'went at their teammates.'

"I can agree to disagree, because in today’s game everybody’s different. You can’t talk to everybody the same. You got to talk to players differently," Edwards shared. "Certain players can take it. I talk to some of my teammates like, “Hey, get your shit together.” But some players, you got to go talk to them on the side. You can’t really cuss them out in front of everybody."

Edwards is Minnesota's leader at just 23 years old, meaning he's quite credentialed to speak on the subject. He walks around with respected confidence while also seemingly knowing how to approach each of his teammates.

Retired players won't agree.

His former comment about the lack of skill in older eras drew responses from the likes of Magic Johnson, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Isaiah Thomas.

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ANTHONY PASCIOLLA

Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who began covering the NBA in June 2023. A Philadelphia native, Anthony has experience covering the Philadelphia 76ers as a credentialed reporter. He has written for Miami Heat, Back In The Day Hoops, Kansas State Wildcats, and Illinois Fighting Illini on Sports Illustrated. His work also includes 76ers coverage for The Sporting News and previous stories for Athlon Sports and BasketballNews. When he’s not covering the NBA, you can find him spending time with friends and family or diving into the world of fantasy football. Follow him on X @AnthonyPasci or reach him via email at ampasciolla@gmail.com