It has been engaging for the last few weeks on the hard court. 32 nations have lined up for the FIBA World Cup crown as mega basketball fever takes center stage in Asia. Multiple stars are venturing out representing their respective countries. It includes Minnesota Timberwolves star play Anthony Edwards. The 22-year-old is doing amazing, grabbing all the headlines for the right reason. But he also got some more highlights because of his old interview, to which Alex Rodriguez reacted.
Given that many athletes have played multiple sports during their high school years. It includes Aaron Judge, who played football. Edwards played baseball, reflected on it, and made some bold claims. Rodriguez was a legendary MLB player, and he responded to those claims. Though he admires his team player, Edwards, it does not stop him from bringing a check on a high-flying NBA star.
Alex Rodriguez Responds to Anthony Edwards?s Baseball Claims
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The Timberwolves star gave an interview where he talked about his baseball skills. He not only said that he was multi-talented but also said he could make it to the MLB. Given that only a percentage of baseball players play at the top level, it was a bold claim.
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It made Rodriguez share his reaction with a quote, “Anthony Edwards can do it all.” It came to Edwards’s comments that,?“I used to play baseball and I was young. Yeah, it’d be hot. I could have won a ticket to MLB. I play pitcher, shortstop, third base, etc.”
And when he talked about his hitting prowess with a claim of 0.450 at bat, Alex Rodriguez had a response. He responded to the question, “You know what I mean?” and said, “I know what that means.” The NBA star nicknamed “Ant-Man” noticed his millionaire owner’s response and laughed it off.
However, the divide was visible as Dominican brought the reality check to his favorite NBA star. But it would stay on the baseball field only because Rodriguez and Edwards are in sync with the hard court.
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It is very much public that the ex-Yankees star bought the NBA team with a dream. The dream is to be the champion in the upcoming years. And Alex is working towards it starting from the NBA playoffs, where the Timberwolves lost. Even after he attended games with Anthony Edwards with a focus on the future.?
And for that, Alex is ready to learn from Edwards. On questions of him guiding Edwards, He said.
?I see it the other way around. Anthony Edwards is mentoring Alex, coaching me, and watching two Miami Heat games. I learned more in two hours, even more than I have my entire life.?The response was amazing, which showed the trust he has in Edwards. He might disagree with him on baseball, but with basketball, Edwards has the lead. The world might see such interactions between the two in the future too.
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