Anthony Edwards’ Message For Draymond Green Goes Viral
Anthony Edwards' Message For Draymond Green Goes Viral
Anthony Edwards has expressed a strong desire to face Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs. This wish has finally materialized as the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Edwards previously stated his motivation for wanting to play against the Warriors specifically because of Green’s trash-talking nature. The matchup arrives slightly later than Edwards had hoped, but now with more playoff experience under his belt. His performance in the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers was impressive, averaging 26.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists across five games.
Anthony Edwards said he wanted to face the Warriors in the Playoffs
Now he’s got his chance 👀pic.twitter.com/ubCVIarV6t
— Wolves Lead (@TWolvesLead) May 5, 2025
The Timberwolves star now has a unique opportunity in these playoffs. If successful against Golden State, Edwards would accomplish the remarkable feat of eliminating both Stephen Curry and LeBron James in consecutive playoff series. Such an achievement would significantly boost his growing reputation as a potential future face of the NBA.
This series carries additional intrigue beyond just Edwards and Green. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota’s defensive anchor and fellow All-Star, also has history with Green. Their past interactions have created tension that adds another layer to this playoff matchup.
The Warriors-Timberwolves series represents more than just a battle for conference finals advancement – it embodies personal rivalries and competitive spirits that have been building for years. Edwards’ authentic personality and willingness to engage in competitive banter matches well against Green’s notorious on-court presence and trash-talking style.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
