Phoenix Suns‘ star Kevin Durant revealed the playful nickname he gave to Minnesota Timberwolves‘ rising sensation Anthony Edwardsafter their time together at Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Anthony Edwards had an exceptional season, leading the Timberwolves to their first Western Conference Finals appearance in two decades. Edwards has been a force to be reckoned with throughout the playoffs, displaying an impressive 31.0 points per match, with 6.3 assists And 8.0 rebounds, consolidating its status as one of the NBA the brightest young stars.
Durant, who faced Edwards when the The Timberwolves eliminated the Suns during the playoffs, could not help but recognize the exceptional talent of the young star. “I respect that: players who go on the pitch, say something and then confirm it.” Durant said, according to Yahoo Sports. “And that’s exactly what he did in this series.
Durant’s new nickname for Edwards
During the Fanatics Festival 2024Durant shared the humorous nickname he came up with for Edwards: “Dude, I call him the baby GOAT. You know what I mean.”
Anthony Edwards, Jalen Rose and Kevin Durant speak onstage at Fanatics Fest NYC 2024. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images
The nickname underscores Durant’s admiration for Edwards, even though Edwards himself admitted that defeating his childhood idol wasn’t as satisfying as one might think. “I’m not going to lie… I felt a little bad, just because he’s my favorite player of all time,” Edwards confessed, according to Clutch points. “I didn’t mean to send him home like that. You know what I mean? It happened, man, and I felt bad.”
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Durant’s lighthearted nickname and respect for Edwards underscore the budding bond between the two, despite their intense competition on the court.
Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, specializing in soccer, NBA and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he took his first steps as a writer. Gianni has covered major sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals and Grand Slam tournaments such as Roland Garros. His ability to report on events in real time and write under pressure has established him as a valuable member of a top-level team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, where he covers a wide range of sports, including European soccer, MLS and the NBA. Gianni graduated in Communications from Deportea in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
