Best Podcast Episodes About Anthony Edwards
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Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 59 episodes
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“… country, but it mirrors a lot of others. And my daughter was 14 at the time, Jeremy, and she said, you know, I'm reading this book by a guy named Anthony Ray Hinton. And it's a book about his wrongful imprisonment in Alabama. And maybe you should read this with me. So we ended up reading the book together. And then we both sort of just spontaneously decided to take a road trip to Montgomery because we just didn't know anything about it. It had never been there. She was growing up in New York, and it was just not in her frame of reference. So we went down there and we met a man who was the first …”
“… I was always interested in incarceration and the problems of that system and the justice system. I made other films about the justice system. And I was always curious about Alabama because it's sort of famously maybe the worst prison system in the country, but it mirrors a lot of others. And my daughter was 14 at the time, Jeremy, and she said, you know, I'm reading this book by a guy named Anthony Ray Hinton. And it's a book about his wrongful imprisonment in Alabama. And maybe you should read this with me. So we ended up reading the book together. And then we both sort of just spontaneously decided to take a road trip to Montgomery because we just didn't know anything about it. It had never been there. She was growing up in New York, and it was just not in her frame of reference. So we went down there and we met a man who was the first black prison chaplain in the state of Alabama, Chaplain Browder. And I said, well, I'm really curious about what's going on in the prisons. And he said, well, you should just come in with me. And I said, well, I'm a filmmaker. They're not going to let me just walk into the prison in Alabama. And he said, well, just don't come in as a filmmaker. You …”
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In a surprising twist, filmmaker Andrew Jarecki shares how he gained access to Alabama's notorious prison system by pretending to be just a curious visitor. The most compelling moment comes when he realizes he feels safer talking to inmates than the guards, leading to a thrilling investigation into the hidden horrors of prison life.
“… That's fun. That's fun to watch. That makes you want to fight. That's what I'm going to do to anybody who groomed me. You almost had it against Leon Edwards. I know. I did almost get Leon fucking ass. Respectfully, do you have any regret for not going after him? I did go after him. But you pointed after you rocked him. Let's clear it up. Put that fight on. Put on and bright that part. I'll show you. People don't understand. They just like to make that the narrative of what happened. Yeah, thanks, Nate. But don't forget. But everybody does. I'm not good looking out. But everybody does. So if you …”
“… It's coming. This is fun. All right, you can start it right here. Like this. Dink. What's up, man? I like it. It's white, it's white. Yeah. Blam. I never get a win like that. Yeah. I'm trying, though. What up, dog? Or that. Do one more time. Repeat. That's fun. That's fun to watch. That makes you want to fight. That's what I'm going to do to anybody who groomed me. You almost had it against Leon Edwards. I know. I did almost get Leon fucking ass. Respectfully, do you have any regret for not going after him? I did go after him. But you pointed after you rocked him. Let's clear it up. Put that fight on. Put on and bright that part. I'll show you. People don't understand. They just like to make that the narrative of what happened. Yeah, thanks, Nate. But don't forget. But everybody does. I'm not good looking out. But everybody does. So if you watch the fight, let's take into consideration real quick. Let's take into consideration that this is 23 minutes of fighting in. Okay? And let me tell you beforehand. Did you step on your cup My eyes right here My eyes And right here Like after a certain amount of time I had sweat in my eyes Hold on Pause it Pause it I had sweat in my eyes so I could …”
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Nate Diaz hilariously recounts his fight with Leon Edwards, claiming he thought Edwards was just playing around after he rocked him. The confusion over sweat in his eyes and the playful banter about how he thought Edwards was 'fucking with him' adds a comedic twist to a serious fight analysis.
“… upside. I'm actually even higher on Minnesota than I was to start the season because of some of the improvements I've seen on offense, especially Anthony Edwards and just how much more methodical and patient he's been on his drives. His rim finishing has skyrocketed. Jaden McDaniels becoming a 40 percent three point shooter. He's been much more polished offensively ever since the playoffs last year. I think that's a real leap from him. They have that combination that I think you need in order to compete with a team like Oklahoma City, but just in general to be a problem in the postseason. And that's a …”
“… And they have a bunch of wins over 500 or better teams. Like there's every reason in the world for the Pistons to sit in their locker room and be like, we can do this. Right. For Minnesota, it was that win over Oklahoma City. That win demonstrated that upside. I'm actually even higher on Minnesota than I was to start the season because of some of the improvements I've seen on offense, especially Anthony Edwards and just how much more methodical and patient he's been on his drives. His rim finishing has skyrocketed. Jaden McDaniels becoming a 40 percent three point shooter. He's been much more polished offensively ever since the playoffs last year. I think that's a real leap from him. They have that combination that I think you need in order to compete with a team like Oklahoma City, but just in general to be a problem in the postseason. And that's a combination of size and athletic advantages, but also guys that can dribble and create shots. They've got a bunch of dudes between Anthony Edwards and Julius Randall and Nasri. They've got a bunch of dudes that can break the defense down with their athletic advantages. And then as a team, they can all shoot the ball really well off of that. I think …”
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling with inconsistent defense and late-game issues, but show potential for postseason success with players like Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels improving. The New York Knicks are highlighted by Jalen Brunson's exceptional scoring, averaging 33 points per game on 62% true shooting over the last 10 games, marking a significant leap in his performance.
“… With the way Trae's trending, who's going to be better? No, I'm not doing that. No? If it's not Jaden McDaniels, get out of my face. If it's not for Anthony Edwards, get out of my face. Anthony Edwards, okay. That's what I thought. Get out of my face. I'm going to give you a gun. It's not happening. Would you trade him to the Magic for Jalen Suggs? Straight up, one for one. Get some defense around Jalen Johnson. That would be very entertaining to see. I love seeing Jalen Suggs play defense, and he's also been good offensively, too. Somebody's got to do it, because Jalen Johnson's not going to do it. Don't …”
“… these two big forwards that no one can contend with. Get some spacing around them, some defense around them. And get Robert Dillingham? He might become Trae Young. I don't know, two years from now, who's going to be better? No, I'm not doing that. With the way Trae's trending, who's going to be better? No, I'm not doing that. No? If it's not Jaden McDaniels, get out of my face. If it's not for Anthony Edwards, get out of my face. Anthony Edwards, okay. That's what I thought. Get out of my face. I'm going to give you a gun. It's not happening. Would you trade him to the Magic for Jalen Suggs? Straight up, one for one. Get some defense around Jalen Johnson. That would be very entertaining to see. I love seeing Jalen Suggs play defense, and he's also been good offensively, too. Somebody's got to do it, because Jalen Johnson's not going to do it. Don't Anthony Black in there, too. Give me a first round pick. Give me a swap or something like that, and we can have a conversation. I wouldn't be jumping on the phone for this. Are you saying Suggs, Anthony Black, and a swap? Yes! You lost your goddamn mind. Best I could do with Jalen Suggs and Jed Howard. Take it or leave it. I actually do want …”
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The discussion revolves around potential trade scenarios for Trae Young, with specific proposals including Julius Randle and Jalen Suggs. The analysts debate the merits of various trade packages involving players like Anthony Edwards, Kyle Kuzma, and Jalen Suggs.
“… Spurs, that one will be interesting for us to see how this ends up going. But also let us not forget, it's entirely possible that the legend killer, Anthony Edwards, could come out here and take Denver out in the first round himself. Yeah, the West is going to be a bloodbath. Uh, and Kawhi Leonard, by the way, he's number five on my MVP ballot, my MVP ballot. Let's just count Luca in there for, for now, but he's going to get first team all NBA. He deserves to get first team all NBA aspiration scandal aside. Imagine the other owners. If Kawhi is winning a playoff series, you know, a one eight series, if the …”
“… NBA. But I think they'll knock the Spurs around a little bit. Right. They'll give him – because, look, we just saw Victor catch a rib contusion. That felt like a very skinny man injury, right? We just saw that thing go down. The attrition for the Spurs, that one will be interesting for us to see how this ends up going. But also let us not forget, it's entirely possible that the legend killer, Anthony Edwards, could come out here and take Denver out in the first round himself. Yeah, the West is going to be a bloodbath. Uh, and Kawhi Leonard, by the way, he's number five on my MVP ballot, my MVP ballot. Let's just count Luca in there for, for now, but he's going to get first team all NBA. He deserves to get first team all NBA aspiration scandal aside. Imagine the other owners. If Kawhi is winning a playoff series, you know, a one eight series, if the Clippers somehow pulled it off and one of the most all time biggest upsets, uh, Steve Ballmer is just going to be laughing his way, uh, to that next round. if that happens, but the GMs might care. The owners do not care at all. What, that Steve Ballmer is getting away with this? I firmly believe that once this investigation is done and whatever …”
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If the Clippers manage to upset the Suns in the playoffs, it could shake up the entire NBA landscape. With Kawhi Leonard showcasing an all-time great postseason performance, the implications of this upset could resonate beyond the court, affecting team strategies and ownership dynamics. The league is witnessing a shift where teams may be strategically losing games, raising questions about the integrity of competition.
“… watch the team play without him to figure out how he can best maximize what he's seeing in front of him and his own performance. And I think that Anthony Edwards admitted it last night. I think it definitely happened with LeBron. And I think, you know, obviously there were benefits to Tatum being out, you know, Jalen Brown being fifth and Bruno's MVP voting. And there could be something he said for Kane, too. It is not that the Lakers are better without LeBron. They are better without LeBron the way he was playing before that. That's the middle, too. No, to your point, he came back and is the absolute …”
“which is absolutely ridiculous. But I do think it really helped LeBron to sit for two weeks, go to the games, sit on the bench, watch the team play without him to figure out how he can best maximize what he's seeing in front of him and his own performance. And I think that Anthony Edwards admitted it last night. I think it definitely happened with LeBron. And I think, you know, obviously there were benefits to Tatum being out, you know, Jalen Brown being fifth and Bruno's MVP voting. And there could be something he said for Kane, too. It is not that the Lakers are better without LeBron. They are better without LeBron the way he was playing before that. That's the middle, too. No, to your point, he came back and is the absolute third wheel. There were some discussions. There was definitely some discussions that were had because remember JJ came out and said that if LeBron is a third in our usage, then that's that's sort of the right way for this to be and i don't think he would say that to the press unless him and lebron had that discussion because he's the best third best …”
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LeBron James' recent absence from the Lakers allowed him to reassess his role, ultimately making him a more effective third option on the team. This shift is crucial for the Lakers' playoff strategy, as having LeBron in a supporting role could enhance their chances of success. The discussion highlights how player dynamics can change the outcome of a season.
“… is. Hey, Uncle Joe, Wimby is basically should be the face of the NBA, you know? Or the fact that he doesn't have that charisma and personality like Anthony Edwards, would he not be the first choice for it? being that he's probably going to be the one to dominate the NBA for the next 10, what, 15 years, depending on how long he decides to play. Well, I think globally, you know, he puts a, he brings in a great brand because that's where the NBA wants to go. Yep. You know, it's going to be games over and, you know, during the season, the guy's going to be playing games over there in Paris and stuff like …”
“… on the floor, can shoot the ball from three. Kevin DeGrantz can shoot it. But that man is like five, six inches taller than KD. And on the defensive end, it's like somebody, Joe, it's like you holding up two broomsticks in a lane. You know what it is. Hey, Uncle Joe, Wimby is basically should be the face of the NBA, you know? Or the fact that he doesn't have that charisma and personality like Anthony Edwards, would he not be the first choice for it? being that he's probably going to be the one to dominate the NBA for the next 10, what, 15 years, depending on how long he decides to play. Well, I think globally, you know, he puts a, he brings in a great brand because that's where the NBA wants to go. Yep. You know, it's going to be games over and, you know, during the season, the guy's going to be playing games over there in Paris and stuff like that. So it only helps the game if you ask me, man. But to be the face of the NBA, Ocho, he got a chance, bro. If he would be, if he won a championship for sure. It's just hard. I mean, things are going to change. It's different now because you talk about an American sport and a foreign born player being the face of an American sport. Yeah. It not like …”
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The NBA is witnessing a seismic shift as foreign players dominate the league, with stars like Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge. This transformation began with the 1992 Olympics, which opened the floodgates for international talent, changing the perception of basketball as an American sport. Now, the top players are not just American, and the league's future may hinge on embracing this global identity.
“… Wimbanyama, fourth. Wow. Good guess, though. Fourth place. Steph Curry is one. Luka, two. Jalen Brunson, three. New York Market. LeBron, five. Anthony Edwards, six. SGA is seventh. Then it's Tatum, Joker, Tyrese Maxey. Wow. SGA. Well, he's in a smaller market there. You've got to factor in Luca in a big market. Steph in a big-ish market. Jalen Brunson, big market. Wemby in San Antonio. That says a lot with his popularity. Yes, yes, Marvin. DP, I'm not sure if I can go for that. No can do. Only because SGA's game isn't exciting. I think that's the number one reason why he's not a bigger star. He …”
“… you would think that two-hour drive to Syracuse, that would make a lot of sense. By the way, the top-selling jerseys in the NBA. You guys want to take a guess? Number one, Marvin, number one selling jersey right now in the NBA. Victor Wimbanyama. Victor Wimbanyama, fourth. Wow. Good guess, though. Fourth place. Steph Curry is one. Luka, two. Jalen Brunson, three. New York Market. LeBron, five. Anthony Edwards, six. SGA is seventh. Then it's Tatum, Joker, Tyrese Maxey. Wow. SGA. Well, he's in a smaller market there. You've got to factor in Luca in a big market. Steph in a big-ish market. Jalen Brunson, big market. Wemby in San Antonio. That says a lot with his popularity. Yes, yes, Marvin. DP, I'm not sure if I can go for that. No can do. Only because SGA's game isn't exciting. I think that's the number one reason why he's not a bigger star. He doesn't have those highlights that are on SportsCenter. It's him shooting 15-foot jumpers. He's really efficient, but that's not making SportsCenter. Is he a better version of DeMar DeRozan? Absolutely. And DeMar DeRozan has 26,000 career points. Right. I don't know how many All-Stars he made, but similar game, not relying on the three. But SGA can get …”
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Despite being a rising star, SGA's jersey sales rank seventh in the NBA, overshadowed by players like Steph Curry and Luka Doncic. This raises questions about how market size and playing style affect popularity, as SGA's efficient but less flashy game might not capture fans' attention like highlight-reel players. The discussion highlights how a player’s appeal can vary significantly based on their market and style of play.
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Anthony Edwards has the potential to elevate his game into true MVP conversation, but he must master involving teammates early in games. The Minnesota Timberwolves perform significantly better when Edwards focuses on passing over scoring in the first quarter, showcasing his growth as a player. If he can balance this approach with improved defense, he could lead the Wolves to greater success.
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The segment humorously chronicles Anthony Bourdain's unexpected journey into jiu-jitsu at the age of 58, where he went from a 'doughy chef' to a shredded grappling addict. The absurdity of him training while hunting in Montana and getting choked out by locals adds a comedic twist to the inspiring tale of personal growth.
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Brian Windhorst claims Anthony Edwards, or 'Ant-Man', is the better choice over Kevin Durant for the 2026 playoffs, and it's not even close. Despite Durant's historical success, his recent playoff struggles raise questions, as he has only won one series since leaving Golden State, while Edwards has already clinched four series in two years. This debate ignites a discussion about both players' current performances and their playoff legacies.
“… that he is eligible to play down the regular season, and then he helps his team kind of go for seeding. And that's the primary motivating factor for Anthony Edwards is what he believes and he's right when he's on the court, they have a better chance of winning. And so he wants to be back out there to help his team get into the top four, try and get home court advantage in the first round and have a chance to go deep in the playoffs. and him getting back sooner than later will help that just as much or more than it will help him get all NBA.”
“… But from what I understand and what I believe is that, yes, he would like to give back to stay eligible to make all NBA. But the far greater kind of motivation is if he gets back and is eligible for all NBA, That means there's a few more games that he is eligible to play down the regular season, and then he helps his team kind of go for seeding. And that's the primary motivating factor for Anthony Edwards is what he believes and he's right when he's on the court, they have a better chance of winning. And so he wants to be back out there to help his team get into the top four, try and get home court advantage in the first round and have a chance to go deep in the playoffs. and him getting back sooner than later will help that just as much or more than it will help him get all NBA.”
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Anthony Edwards' injury status could jeopardize his All-NBA eligibility, hinging on whether he can return in time to play enough games. With only 58 games played and a limit of 65 for award consideration, every game counts. His primary motivation, however, is to help his team secure a better playoff position, demonstrating that individual accolades are secondary to team success.
“… uh at least right now but you know what's funny about er like most of those people were nobodies i didn't know who any of those people were except Anthony Edwards and Sherry Stringfield. Those are the only two people I knew. I knew Eric LaSalle from Coming to America. Eric LaSalle had been around. Yeah. Let your soul glow. He was at least a little famous The bigger picture to me is like first of all are just hospitals police and fire These are just the undefeated things that we have for the rest of eternity Yeah. Every 10 years, like just, all right, fuck it. Let's do it again. I was watching General …”
“… this year so it's just like one of the biggest return on investments you know you compare that to like a throne show which is costing them millions and millions upon millions of dollars with uh and is less of a cultural phenomenon than the pit is uh at least right now but you know what's funny about er like most of those people were nobodies i didn't know who any of those people were except Anthony Edwards and Sherry Stringfield. Those are the only two people I knew. I knew Eric LaSalle from Coming to America. Eric LaSalle had been around. Yeah. Let your soul glow. He was at least a little famous The bigger picture to me is like first of all are just hospitals police and fire These are just the undefeated things that we have for the rest of eternity Yeah. Every 10 years, like just, all right, fuck it. Let's do it again. I was watching General Hospital when I was a kid, when Luca Moore were on there. And even like hospitals, that wasn't even, there was a hospital show before General Hospital that was huge. um i remember when er and chicago hope were going at each other at the same time it was like this big big thing then gray's anatomy 10 years later it feels like every 10 years there's …”
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The new medical drama 'The Pitt' is a massive hit, proving that a low-budget approach can lead to significant cultural impact. By using a large cast of relatively unknown actors and keeping production costs down with a single set, the show has garnered critical acclaim and is likely to win more awards. This contrasts sharply with high-budget shows like 'Game of Thrones', showcasing a different route to success in the television landscape.
“… Giannis. You wanted to see it from Joker. You wanted to see it from Embiid. You want to see it from Luka. all the great players, the current great Anthony Edwards. You want to see what are you doing when you get to the playoffs that will make us co-sign on this MVP. And SGA, start to finish, was incredible last year. Does he know how to draw fouls? Yes, he does. Well, I know it's not aesthetically pleasing, but neither was when James Harden was doing this as well, trying to draw fouls, or Trey Young trying to draw fouls. This is up to the NBA and the officials to maybe relearn what you're going to call …”
“… think that's a reason going forward that SGA might not get any more MVPs after this year. Yeah, I don't know. He's been great for a great team. And he proved that greatness in the playoffs as well. Because we want to see that. We wanted to see it from Giannis. You wanted to see it from Joker. You wanted to see it from Embiid. You want to see it from Luka. all the great players, the current great Anthony Edwards. You want to see what are you doing when you get to the playoffs that will make us co-sign on this MVP. And SGA, start to finish, was incredible last year. Does he know how to draw fouls? Yes, he does. Well, I know it's not aesthetically pleasing, but neither was when James Harden was doing this as well, trying to draw fouls, or Trey Young trying to draw fouls. This is up to the NBA and the officials to maybe relearn what you're going to call and not call. They're the ones calling it. SGA puts himself in the position. You don't have to call it. But SGA is almost making you make these calls. And he's got the ball. He's ball dominant. He gets in the lane. He makes contact. I think he initiates they allow him to initiate more contact than they should That my problem with that But he not …”
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SGA's impressive scoring is overshadowed by his reliance on free throws, raising questions about his MVP candidacy. While he scored 47 points against the Pistons, 21 came from the line, contrasting sharply with Wemby's more aesthetically pleasing game. This debate suggests that SGA's style may limit his future MVP chances despite his undeniable talent.
“… me. I think he's my fifth guy. Yeah. I mean, Jalen Brown may well get it because we're going to have games played issues for Cade and potentially Anthony Edwards. Donovan Mitchell has kind of had a little bit of a shooting slump now for about a month. He would have been my, I don't know if he would have been my pick. Probably Cade would have been my pick, but we'll see who's eligible on the Jalen Brown on off stuff. They are, the Celtics are plus 5.4 with Jalen Brown on the floor and plus 11.4 with Jalen Brown off the floor. The 5.4 number actually bothers is the wrong word. Makes me pause more than the …”
“… still doesn't miss a beat or whatnot, but he's the guy like even now with Tatum out there, that Phoenix game really kind of showed it. Like he's the guy they're going to depend on at the end of games and things like that. I think he's earned it for me. I think he's my fifth guy. Yeah. I mean, Jalen Brown may well get it because we're going to have games played issues for Cade and potentially Anthony Edwards. Donovan Mitchell has kind of had a little bit of a shooting slump now for about a month. He would have been my, I don't know if he would have been my pick. Probably Cade would have been my pick, but we'll see who's eligible on the Jalen Brown on off stuff. They are, the Celtics are plus 5.4 with Jalen Brown on the floor and plus 11.4 with Jalen Brown off the floor. The 5.4 number actually bothers is the wrong word. Makes me pause more than the gap because 5.4 is like, just that's a good team. It's like, you'd be like, I don't know. You'd be like, pick a good team. You'd be the nuggets right now or something. It's not, it's not an all world team. 11.4 is an all world team, But then you look at like all right so what happening Why are they worse with John Brown off the floor One is …”
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Victor Wembanyama is a clear number two in the MVP race, showcasing his defensive prowess and impact on the game, despite the ongoing debate about the NBA's 65-game rule.
“… season i think it's this i think i got i was going to read you this later this email from matt from charlottesville virginia obama did a video with Anthony Edwards to promote the presidential library in Chicago because there's no one on the bulls who could make a promotional video work. Is this the lowest it's ever gotten for the bulls? It's a great point. Obama, they were like, you could have any bull. And Obama's like, what about Anthony Edwards? He's on Minnesota. Can I use him instead? The presidential library is in Chicago. That's got to be the low point other than them not paying the luxury tax for …”
“notable thing that happened to the chicago bulls this season i think it's this i think i got i was going to read you this later this email from matt from charlottesville virginia obama did a video with Anthony Edwards to promote the presidential library in Chicago because there's no one on the bulls who could make a promotional video work. Is this the lowest it's ever gotten for the bulls? It's a great point. Obama, they were like, you could have any bull. And Obama's like, what about Anthony Edwards? He's on Minnesota. Can I use him instead? The presidential library is in Chicago. That's got to be the low point other than them not paying the luxury tax for the 90th straight year. I'm glad we shoehorned the bulls. Sorry, you were going somewhere else. Well, oh, I was going playoff matchups. Yes, Lakers. So, I mean, it could be Minnesota. It could be Minnesota and Denver at the same record. The Lakers are going to be the third seed now unless something crazy happens. They have basically a …”
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In a surprising twist, Barack Obama chose Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards for a promotional video over any current Chicago Bulls player, highlighting the Bulls' struggles. This moment signifies a low point for the Bulls franchise, struggling to find star power as they continue to avoid paying luxury tax for nearly a decade. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are poised for potential playoff matchups against top teams like the Lakers and Nuggets.
“… They should still win this series. They can still win this series. You're going to have three games against the Minnesota Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards. The next game is at your place at altitude. My history of watching the NBA indicates game five of this series should be a Nuggets romp if they are anything. Right. This is where the champions get up. They are cornered. They have resolve and they smoke them in this game. That's what this is supposed to be when you have home court and you're those guys. You're supposed to smoke them. And this is supposed to come down to what happens when you go …”
“… for years. guys don't just turn soft, right? Like, how does that happen? Like, how does this team suddenly look soft? It wasn't like Michael Porter Jr. was the enforcer. Like, you guys turn soft. That's what, it was so embarrassing. But here's the thing. They should still win this series. They can still win this series. You're going to have three games against the Minnesota Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards. The next game is at your place at altitude. My history of watching the NBA indicates game five of this series should be a Nuggets romp if they are anything. Right. This is where the champions get up. They are cornered. They have resolve and they smoke them in this game. That's what this is supposed to be when you have home court and you're those guys. You're supposed to smoke them. And this is supposed to come down to what happens when you go back to Minnesota in game six and all of this is going to be on their shoulders. And you have to decide whether or not you're going to let Ayo Dosunmu score 43 points. 43 points on you. What? Who? Are you fucking serious? 43 points on you. Are you guys really going to let that happen? Because the Minnesota Timberwolves are in a circumstance where …”
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The Denver Nuggets are at a critical juncture in their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, needing a decisive win at home to avoid disaster. With Anthony Edwards sidelined, the Nuggets must not let Ayo Dosunmu score 43 points against them, or risk losing their shot at the championship. The pressure is on Nikola Jokic to deliver, as fans demand a strong response from their superstar.
“It's definitely the combination of Kobe and Bam. No, no, no. Bam's not supposed to do it. Luka, Victor, KD, one of the iconic young players, Anthony Edwards, whoever. But it's not supposed to be Bam Adebayo who's in the Hall of Very Good. It's not supposed to be you who came into the league. It's not a scorer. He's the guy that catches lobs and plays defense. It's not supposed to be you. Yes, Paul. Bam is absolutely a Hall of Very Gooder. Three all-star games. Very good player for a long time. By the way, he's only 28 years old. I thought he was 33 or 34. Feels like he'd been around a long time. …”
“It's definitely the combination of Kobe and Bam. No, no, no. Bam's not supposed to do it. Luka, Victor, KD, one of the iconic young players, Anthony Edwards, whoever. But it's not supposed to be Bam Adebayo who's in the Hall of Very Good. It's not supposed to be you who came into the league. It's not a scorer. He's the guy that catches lobs and plays defense. It's not supposed to be you. Yes, Paul. Bam is absolutely a Hall of Very Gooder. Three all-star games. Very good player for a long time. By the way, he's only 28 years old. I thought he was 33 or 34. Feels like he'd been around a long time. Easily could have told me he was 38. Man, I would have believed you. He's 28 years old? He joined the league in 2017. Was he eight? So he's got a couple of NBA titles. He's an all-defensive player, I think four times. You just don't think that... It'd be like Rudy Gobert putting up 70 points. But does Bam have, was he on title teams there, Marvin? …”
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Bam Adebayo's 83-point game is surprising given his reputation as a defensive player, not a scorer, highlighting the unpredictability of player performances.
“… a first-team All-NBA player. He's been unbelievable. Over Jalen Brown? I would have him over Jalen Brown. I mean, who's been better this year over Anthony Edwards? Uh, yeah, I think so. Yeah. I would have Kawhi. I would have Kawhi on there as, yeah, I think I would have to have Kawhi on there. I think I'd have to. He's been unbelievable. That's bold. I mean, I mean, he's been great. I'm not ready to say that. First team all NBA is pretty bold. I mean, first team all NBA, I think first team all NBA is less about team success and more about individual accomplishment. And I mean, is he is he not better than …”
“… doing anything that this guy is playing like this consistently over the course of a season. It's just the ultimate knife twist in this whole saga. He's got a shot at first-team All-NBA. Forget a shot. If he plays 65 games, he has to be, in my opinion, a first-team All-NBA player. He's been unbelievable. Over Jalen Brown? I would have him over Jalen Brown. I mean, who's been better this year over Anthony Edwards? Uh, yeah, I think so. Yeah. I would have Kawhi. I would have Kawhi on there as, yeah, I think I would have to have Kawhi on there. I think I'd have to. He's been unbelievable. That's bold. I mean, I mean, he's been great. I'm not ready to say that. First team all NBA is pretty bold. I mean, first team all NBA, I think first team all NBA is less about team success and more about individual accomplishment. And I mean, is he is he not better than Jalen Brown? Is he not better than Anthony Edwards? Is he not better than Cade Cunningham right now? Oh, wow. No, he's not getting but he's not getting it. I'm not talking about to me. There's there's three guys compete for one spot there. And then Cade's got a spot. Cade is going to be on the team. But I mean, like if I'm just talking about pure …”
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Kawhi Leonard's recent performance makes him a strong contender for First-Team All-NBA, but his team's earlier struggles and current standings prevent him from being a serious MVP candidate.
“… And right now, it's just, it's tough. I mean, there's some just peak Matador situations. I mean, the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with Anthony Edwards just kind of skating past him on the perimeter was really rough. Even like Keontae George. They nearly lost to the Utah Jazz the other day. Keontae George was just going to the rim left and right. They're trying to lose. And they still almost beat Denver. so i think the defense stinks and um that's tough but for me it's health is just a huge component here and i think the way that they play is different without you know the guy in the dunker …”
“… uh, even his free throws, just everything is, is down kind of dramatically from what it was pre knee injury. And that doesn't even begin to talk about like the defense, which I've always thought he was a little bit of an underrated defender. Me too. And right now, it's just, it's tough. I mean, there's some just peak Matador situations. I mean, the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with Anthony Edwards just kind of skating past him on the perimeter was really rough. Even like Keontae George. They nearly lost to the Utah Jazz the other day. Keontae George was just going to the rim left and right. They're trying to lose. And they still almost beat Denver. so i think the defense stinks and um that's tough but for me it's health is just a huge component here and i think the way that they play is different without you know the guy in the dunker spot like gordon or peyton watson to threaten and space the floor like that um so i think when they get healthy and they get bigger like i just i love yokich i can't quit this guy he's still so phenomenal that that game he had against the celtics without jamal murray in the second half was just like, I am the best player on the planet. So that's why …”
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Despite current struggles, the Denver Nuggets' potential remains high if they can overcome injuries and defensive issues, with Jokic's brilliance still a key factor.
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