Magic Johnson to Anthony Edwards: Respect the Legends Before Judging the Past NBA

Basketball Hall of Famer and five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, **Magic Johnson**, addressed the Minnesota Timberwolves’ shooting guard and rising star, **Anthony Edwards**, who had claimed that Michael Jordan was the only player with skills in the NBA during the 1990s.

«Last summer, **Anthony Edwards** stated, ‘No one in this league has been as athletic as I am. No one can jump like I do.’ His comments left me astonished. I thought to myself, ‘What are you talking about?’

You can’t criticize the old school NBA without doing your homework. This particularly applies to legends like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and many others who showcased remarkable talent long before it became fashionable. They all had the ability to soar on the court.

So, I felt it necessary to have a talk with Anthony. I said to him, ‘Listen, man, talk to me when you’ve won something.’ I just wanted to show some respect. But if you’re going to criticize us by saying, ‘Oh, the game wasn’t exciting back then’ — I’ll have to respond in kind,» Johnson explained, according to Hoopshype.