Official Anthony Edwards Thread

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While reports like this are nice anybody who has been following the NBA for more than a couple years knows this is just off-season speak. It means NOTHING. It's the same thing said by every player including I'm in the best shape of my life, I've really improved my handle, my defense, my 3 point shot.......... The proof will be on the court when the season rolls around.

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While reports like this are nice anybody who has been following the NBA for more than a couple years knows this is just off-season speak. It means NOTHING. It's the same thing said by every player including I'm in the best shape of my life, I've really improved my handle, my defense, my 3 point shot.......... The proof will be on the court when the season rolls around.

Obviously you didn't read the article, because Jonny K even talked about that...

The social media posts, as impressive as many of them have been in depicting the work Anthony Edwards has been putting in this summer, are not noteworthy in and of themselves. Producing well-edited, minute-long clips that show jumper after jumper splashing through the net has become a cottage industry within the league, a way for stars to show their fans how seriously they are taking the craft.

More important in the quest to sift through what is real and what is theatric is to listen to what’s being said as much as you watch what is being presented. And behind the scenes, both in Minnesota and his hometown of Atlanta, the whispers are growing louder that Edwards is positioning himself to make the third-year leap that everyone so badly wants to see of him.

Those who have seen him up close and personal, watched him go through workouts designed to grow his game from unbridled to undeniable just shake their heads and almost chuckle sheepishly when asked about how he’s looking.

“Just wait ’til you see him,” they invariably say.

[KGdaBom]

While reports like this are nice anybody who has been following the NBA for more than a couple years knows this is just off-season speak. It means NOTHING. It's the same thing said by every player including I'm in the best shape of my life, I've really improved my handle, my defense, my 3 point shot.......... The proof will be on the court when the season rolls around.

Obviously you didn't read the article, because Jonny K even talked about that...

The social media posts, as impressive as many of them have been in depicting the work Anthony Edwards has been putting in this summer, are not noteworthy in and of themselves. Producing well-edited, minute-long clips that show jumper after jumper splashing through the net has become a cottage industry within the league, a way for stars to show their fans how seriously they are taking the craft.

More important in the quest to sift through what is real and what is theatric is to listen to what’s being said as much as you watch what is being presented. And behind the scenes, both in Minnesota and his hometown of Atlanta, the whispers are growing louder that Edwards is positioning himself to make the third-year leap that everyone so badly wants to see of him.

Those who have seen him up close and personal, watched him go through workouts designed to grow his game from unbridled to undeniable just shake their heads and almost chuckle sheepishly when asked about how he’s looking.

“Just wait ’til you see him,” they invariably say.

That's nice to read, but to me it still means almost nothing. I will read the whole article now.
Oops. I can't read it. Requires an Athletic subscription.

[D1SGRUNTL3D]

It’s pork to fill off-season since we’re still kinda in the middle of the nba off-season…maybe 40% left.


Either way watching nba players drain 10-20 3s in a row for a min straight is so dang impressive. I remember kats pre draft workout vids and thinking ahhh…yeah give me that guy.

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A few days ago, Anthony Edwards posted gay slurs to his Instagram account.

We don’t have to discuss it here, but it should be mentioned.

Here’s the link to the General Board’s thread

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2224993

[winforlose]

A few days ago, Anthony Edwards posted gay slurs to his Instagram account.

We don’t have to discuss it here, but it should be mentioned.

Here’s the link to the General Board’s thread

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2224993

Sadly there was also a racial slur. FO already responded, and Ant already apologized. He is 21 and did something dumb. I believe he is smart enough and high enough character to learn from this and move on.

[KGdaBom]

A few days ago, Anthony Edwards posted gay slurs to his Instagram account.

We don’t have to discuss it here, but it should be mentioned.

Here’s the link to the General Board’s thread

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2224993

He used the word queer in a derogatory way as in he did not approve. He also used the N word so not only is he a homophobe (sarcasm), but he's a racist (sarcasm). Queer is a word that many homosexuals use to refer to themselves IE Queer as Folk and We're here we're queer, get used to it.
When men call another man by a woman's name or a feminine hygiene product isn't that the same attitude towards women as Ant's attitude towards homosexuals? People seem to think calling somebody a douchebag is hilarious and justified. If we're going to police people's attitudes towards homosexuals I think we should also police attitudes towards women.

[winforlose]

A few days ago, Anthony Edwards posted gay slurs to his Instagram account.

We don’t have to discuss it here, but it should be mentioned.

Here’s the link to the General Board’s thread

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2224993

He used the word queer in a derogatory way as in he did not approve. He also used the N word so not only is he a homophobe (sarcasm), but he's a racist (sarcasm). Queer is a word that many homosexuals use to refer to themselves IE Queer as Folk and We're here we're queer, get used to it.
When men call another man by a woman's name or a feminine hygiene product isn't that the same attitude towards women as Ant's attitude towards homosexuals? People seem to think calling somebody a douchebag is hilarious and justified. If we're going to police people's attitudes towards homosexuals I think we should also police attitudes towards women.

I agree there is a lot of over-sensitivity out there these days. It is more a read the room thing with the post to instagram. Also it is a modern trend to shame people for saying things publicly that are unpopular, even when no offense is meant. Again, an apology (which he gave,) and keeping his head down (plus a period of time without incident,) and this whole thing is a giant nothing burger.

[BlacJacMac]

A few days ago, Anthony Edwards posted gay slurs to his Instagram account.

We don’t have to discuss it here, but it should be mentioned.

Here’s the link to the General Board’s thread

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2224993

He used the word queer in a derogatory way as in he did not approve. He also used the N word so not only is he a homophobe (sarcasm), but he's a racist (sarcasm). Queer is a word that many homosexuals use to refer to themselves IE Queer as Folk and We're here we're queer, get used to it.
When men call another man by a woman's name or a feminine hygiene product isn't that the same attitude towards women as Ant's attitude towards homosexuals? People seem to think calling somebody a douchebag is hilarious and justified. If we're going to police people's attitudes towards homosexuals I think we should also police attitudes towards women.

Did you actually just compare the gay community to feminine hygiene products?

Get back to me when people are oppressed or killed for being clean...

[winforlose]

A few days ago, Anthony Edwards posted gay slurs to his Instagram account.

We don’t have to discuss it here, but it should be mentioned.

Here’s the link to the General Board’s thread

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2224993

He used the word queer in a derogatory way as in he did not approve. He also used the N word so not only is he a homophobe (sarcasm), but he's a racist (sarcasm). Queer is a word that many homosexuals use to refer to themselves IE Queer as Folk and We're here we're queer, get used to it.
When men call another man by a woman's name or a feminine hygiene product isn't that the same attitude towards women as Ant's attitude towards homosexuals? People seem to think calling somebody a douchebag is hilarious and justified. If we're going to police people's attitudes towards homosexuals I think we should also police attitudes towards women.

Did you actually just compare the gay community to feminine hygiene products?

Get back to me when people are oppressed or killed for being clean...

You have a point. But do you honestly think Ant is homophobic or racist. Plenty of black males use the N word. I do not agree with the posting of that video, but I also don’t think it is as big a deal as it is being made out to be. If your friend said that in passing would you end the friendship? Would you totally alter your view of your friend? Personally, I think the apology and a lack of repeat offense is sufficient to put it to bed. Don’t you?

[BlacJacMac]

He used the word queer in a derogatory way as in he did not approve. He also used the N word so not only is he a homophobe (sarcasm), but he's a racist (sarcasm). Queer is a word that many homosexuals use to refer to themselves IE Queer as Folk and We're here we're queer, get used to it.
When men call another man by a woman's name or a feminine hygiene product isn't that the same attitude towards women as Ant's attitude towards homosexuals? People seem to think calling somebody a douchebag is hilarious and justified. If we're going to police people's attitudes towards homosexuals I think we should also police attitudes towards women.

Did you actually just compare the gay community to feminine hygiene products?

Get back to me when people are oppressed or killed for being clean...

You have a point. But do you honestly think Ant is homophobic or racist. Plenty of black males use the N word. I do not agree with the posting of that video, but I also don’t think it is as big a deal as it is being made out to be. If your friend said that in passing would you end the friendship? Would you totally alter your view of your friend? Personally, I think the apology and a lack of repeat offense is sufficient to put it to bed. Don’t you?

I don't think he's racist. I think that's a cultural thing.

Homophobic? Probably to an extent. And I chalk that up more to his youth and upbringing.

I also think the apology was 100% damage control.

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Did you actually just compare the gay community to feminine hygiene products?

Get back to me when people are oppressed or killed for being clean...

You have a point. But do you honestly think Ant is homophobic or racist. Plenty of black males use the N word. I do not agree with the posting of that video, but I also don’t think it is as big a deal as it is being made out to be. If your friend said that in passing would you end the friendship? Would you totally alter your view of your friend? Personally, I think the apology and a lack of repeat offense is sufficient to put it to bed. Don’t you?

I don't think he's racist. I think that's a cultural thing.

Homophobic? Probably to an extent. And I chalk that up more to his youth and upbringing.

I also think the apology was 100% damage control.

Of course it was. In that situation they all are. But look what happens when you don’t, (JK Rowling is a good example.) I don’t think Ant would bully gay people or treat an openly gay fan differently. I don’t think Ant sits around plotting how to overthrow gay rights or to pass legislation that makes it harder for gay kids in schools. Ant just said something stupid. I agree it is probably a function of youth and upbringing. I just think the culture is a lot more gotcha these days. 15 years ago the headline of “21 year old athletes says something stupid” doesn’t become a big thing.

[GreekAlex]

I believe that his comments were focused on the sexualized, inappropriate attire of a specific group of “homosexuals”.

I don’t think this was hateful or against gay people in general.

But I guess no matter how “in your face” people are, you can’t say anything.

I find it crazy that people even care about this enough to discuss it when there are so many things going on in the world that are a million times worse and this is when people choose to outraged about.

[SO_MONEY]

I believe that his comments were focused on the sexualized, inappropriate attire of a specific group of “homosexuals”.

I don’t think this was hateful or against gay people in general.

But I guess no matter how “in your face” people are, you can’t say anything.

I find it crazy that people even care about this enough to discuss it when there are so many things going on in the world that are a million times worse and this is when people choose to outraged about.

Yes, I find it interesting that if you criticize people publicly fetishizing themselves they are the victims and not those subjected to overt sexualization without their consent. And I too read his comments this way.

[GreekAlex]

I believe that his comments were focused on the sexualized, inappropriate attire of a specific group of “homosexuals”.

I don’t think this was hateful or against gay people in general.

But I guess no matter how “in your face” people are, you can’t say anything.

I find it crazy that people even care about this enough to discuss it when there are so many things going on in the world that are a million times worse and this is when people choose to outraged about.

Yes, I find it interesting that if you criticize people publicly fetishizing themselves they are the victims and not those subjected to overt sexualization without their consent. And I too read his comments this way.

Those “pride” parades/events are becoming more and more perverse and there’s this strong push that everyone should except it as the new normal. I don’t subscribe to that.

#IStandWithAntMan

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I believe that his comments were focused on the sexualized, inappropriate attire of a specific group of “homosexuals”.

I don’t think this was hateful or against gay people in general.

But I guess no matter how “in your face” people are, you can’t say anything.

I find it crazy that people even care about this enough to discuss it when there are so many things going on in the world that are a million times worse and this is when people choose to outraged about.

Yes, I find it interesting that if you criticize people publicly fetishizing themselves they are the victims and not those subjected to overt sexualization without their consent. And I too read his comments this way.

Those “pride” parades/events are becoming more and more perverse and there’s this strong push that everyone should except it as the new normal. I don’t subscribe to that.

#IStandWithAntMan

Moral relativism has definitely backfired, it collapsed the second mutual respect and common decency disappeared from the equation.

[Domejandro]

I have to keep it real, you guys are posting some incredibly goofy things in this thread.

The dude pulled his camera out to film people minding their own business to say “Look at these queer ass _____. What has this world come to?”

That’s so blatantly homophobic that I really don’t understand why you guys would defend it in any way. The dude **** up, apologized, and the hope is that he gets his act together moving forward. Crafting a grand conspiracy about “wokeness” feels really desperate to defend Ant’s poor behaviour.


Quick edit, the “Queer Eye” example is one I see on Twitter that is (respectfully) garbage. An equivalent example would saying that it’s not racist for a white guy to film Black people minding their own business and derogatorily say “Look at these _____. What has this world come to?”

If someone did that, I think everyone here would appreciate that as being pretty **** racist. It’s justified that people heard Anthony Edwards’ comments and feel chaffed about it.