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Anthony Edwards Picks Who Would Win A 1-On-1: Carmelo Anthony Vs. Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic Vs. Larry Bird

Anthony Edwards picks who would win in a series of one-on-ones matchups.

Nico Martinez
Oct 2, 2024
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In a sit down with reporters for NBA media day, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made his picks for a series of hypothetical one-on-one matchups between basketball legends. While some answers came naturally for the young star, other picks took more time to think about.

Interviewer: “Who would win 1-on-1 in their prime? [Chris Paul or Rajon Rondo]?”

Anthony Edwards: “Rondo.”

Interviewer: “[Carmelo Anthony vs. Kevin Durant].”

Anthony Edwards: “KD.”

Interviewer: “[Luka Doncic vs. Larry Bird].”

Anthony Edwards: “Luka.” 

Edwards, 23, grew up watching legends like LeBron James and Stephen Curry through the 2010s. But he’s also studied players like Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade to incorporate some of their moves into his own game.

In a one-on-one setting, it can be hard to make any concrete predictions but Ant is a student of the game and he knows what works and what doesn’t. With no teammates to turn to, players must rely on their own wit and skills to create a clean look and beat the defender in isolation.

Of course, Edwards doesn’t count as unbiased and he has his personal preferences just like everyone else. But without a proper team, Edwards may not be wrong to think that someone like Rajon Rondo would win against Chris Paul due to his strength, speed, and superior athleticism. We’ll never get to see it for ourselves, but the former guards did have a few clashes in the day and Rondo always gave Paul a serious run for his money.

In the case of Kevin Durant vs Carmelo Anthony, we know that Edwards has great respect for both players but he’s already been clear about his view that Durant is his personal NBA GOAT. So after getting to know Durant at the Paris Olympic Games this summer, there was no way that Edwards was going to pick against him in this discussion. Since the guy can make shots from anywhere in myriads of ways, it would be hard for anyone to pick against him, even over a historically great scorer like Carmelo Anthony.

Luka Doncic vs Larry Bird is arguably the most debatable among the matchups here but it’s not surprising that Edwards would side with the more modern player. In his view, after all, Michael Jordan was one of the only pre-2000s NBA athletes with elite skill, and everyone else was just not on the same level.

Naturally, the matchups will always remain hypothetical but it’s interesting to see how Edwards thinks of them. This upcoming season, his fifth, Edwards will look to generate a new conversation by leading the Timberwolves to the depths of the NBA playoffs.

Just like Durant, Bird, and Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards is facing all the pressure to rise to the occasion all eyes will be on him to take up his place as the NBA’s next generational talent. Soon, he may join the ranks of Anthony, Durant, and others in NBA history but for now, his only focus is on the season ahead and finding a way to maximize everyone on the roster.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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