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Minnesota Timberwolves President Of Basketball Operations Issues Statement After Anthony Edwards’ Homophobic Comments: “The Timberwolves Are Committed To Being An Inclusive And Welcoming Organization”

Tim Connelly, the President of Basketball Operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves has finally released a statement about Anthony Edwards recent controversy.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Sep 13, 2022
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Anthony Edwards landed himself in hot water yesterday after posting a video on Instagram where he was using homophobic language and anti-gay slurs while recording a group of men with his phone. While Edwards was quick to delete the video, everyone saw what he had said, and there were plenty of people resharing that video on social media, even after Edwards deleted it. 

The young Timberwolves star already has issued an apology for what he had done, but many have called it a hollow apology as Edwards tried to get away from the heat of the criticism he was receiving. The situation is still being talked about, and even the Wolves have had to step in. 

President of Basketball Operations, Tim Connelly, ended up releasing a statement in which he said the organization was disappointed in what Edwards said, as the Wolves are committed to being an inclusive organization. They further apologized on Ant’s behalf as well.

Wolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly releases a statement after Anthony Edwards posted a video in which he used anti-gay language

Edwards apologized on Sunday, saying his words were “immature, hurtful, and disrespectful” pic.twitter.com/f1pq9H7XON

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 12, 2022


Is Anthony Edwards Going To Struggle To Move Past This?

We have seen many athletes get into controversies for their less-than-ideal viewpoints, and Edwards is just the latest in a long list of them. What he said may have come out of ignorance and not hate towards the LGBTQ+ community, but it is very hard to excuse that language coming from an adult who not only said it but then uploaded the video on his Instagram.

Ant is looking primed for a breakout season with the Wolves, and the young star is shaping up to be one of the league’s future stars. It’s unlikely that he faced more consequences beyond the apologies that he and the Wolves had to issue.

Hopefully, Edwards can at least go through sensitivity training and make a gesture of goodwill that shows he understands his mistake. He is a future star in the NBA, and having something like this haunt him can affect his marketability in the eyes of the league. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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