Zion Williamson is one of the most exciting players in the NBA.
As long as the New Orleans Pelicans star stays healthy, he has the potential to be a top-25 player in the league.
Recently, Over time posted a clip of Williamson talking about the best trash talkers in the NBA.
The first person he mentioned was Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards.
Williamson: “There are different styles of trash-talking. You have ANT. ANT talks trash in a pretty direct way.”
He also mentioned that Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving and Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant are two other notable trash talkers.
“The ant speaks quite directly”
Zion on Anthony Edwards’ filthy comments 🤣 pic.twitter.com/3K8tsGXrKZ
— Overtime (@overtime) September 9, 2024
Fans will appreciate Williamson’s input because it’s difficult to hear what players are saying on the field (during a game or while watching TV).
Additionally, Edwards is one of the best young stars in the NBA.
He’s coming off another All-Star season in which he averaged 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 46.1 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from three-point range in 79 games.
nothing but respect 🤝 pic.twitter.com/cDgoQtYnFQ
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 9, 2023
On the other hand, Williamson finished last season averaging 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 57.0 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range in 70 games.
Williamson and Edwards have faced each other five times in their careers.
Currently, Williamson has a 3-2 record in those games. confrontations.
“From Hooper to Hooper, I give due respect”
Zion Williamson congratulates Anthony Edwards after the game 🙌pic.twitter.com/8XU6tTs6QX
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 9, 2023
The Pelicans lost in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs, while the Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2004.