Kyrie Irving has addressed Anthony Edwards’ viral feedback about wanting to guard him throughout the Western Conference Finals. Edwards made headlines when he stated, “My matchup is going to be Kyrie … we’re going to see what I can do against him.”
Irving then got here out extraordinarily aggressively in Game 1 and completed with 30 factors, 5 rebounds and 4 assists on 52 % capturing. He additionally helped the Dallas Mavericks to a formidable Game 1 win on the street.
Postgame, Irving addressed Edwards calling him out throughout a light-hearted dialogue with the Inside The NBA panel.
“I used it as motivation,” he stated with fun, referring to Edwards’ feedback. “When I used to be sitting at dwelling and I noticed it, I used to be similar to, ‘It’s only a nod of respect’. And then additionally, I knew what kind of recreation it was going to be for Game 1, and likewise for the remainder of the collection.
“So, you’re right, I was at home with my family watching Game 7 and Ant comes out and says, ‘I got Kyrie’. But also, that’s a no-fear mentality, and that’s why we love Ant. So coming out tonight, I knew that he was going to pressure me a little bit.”
Irving additionally confirmed Edwards respect in his postgame press convention.
“As a peer, man, I love that,” he stated. “It’s nothing better. When Ant was a little younger, I’m sure he was watching me and when he was in high school I was watching him…that no fear mentality that he has is why I love him.”
Irving vs Edwards shall be undoubtedly an intriguing matchup to watch once they do battle once more in Game 2 on Friday.
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