The intensity of NBA rivalries frequently prompts fans to consider how they may affect personal relationships in the long run. Rumors of a possible feud between Anthony Edwards and Domantas Sabonis, the rivals of the Western Conference, increased their level of fear. Shortly later, the tension reached a breaking point, forcing Sabonis to confront the rumors head-on.
The suspicions first arose during the launch of “Starting 5,” the newest sports series on Netflix, on Monday. After appearing in this documentary, Ant and Sabonis went to the event. What came next had NBA fans scratch their heads.
The All-Stars greeted the rest of the cast, but they didn’t seem to acknowledge one another. In the seconds that followed, they even avoided looking each other in the eyes. There was more drama to come. Edwards, who had momentarily been standing next to Sabonis, abruptly shifted to the other side and posed for the photos.
Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum line up at the Starting 5 premiere. Coming to Netflix October 9. pic.twitter.com/LvZdgjVLBs
— Netflix (@netflix) September 24, 2024
Domantas Sabonis Talks about Anthony Edwards “Beef”
Fans speculated about their beef after this awkward but apparently deliberate incident. Given the ascent of Sabonis’ Kings and Edwards’ Timberwolves in the West, their speculations were well-founded. Furthermore, all three of their matches from the previous season were close calls with significant influence from both players.
Sportscaster Kay Adams was therefore forced to bring up this matter in her most recent conversation with Sabonis. She pushed the Kings actor to address the reports of his possible conflict with Ant on the Up & Adams Show. This was a surprise to Sabonis. He asserted that he was not aware of these rumors about his connection to Edwards. Even more, the 28-year-old stated that he and the Timberwolves rookie get along well.
He said: “I have no idea. I was gonna say that’s the one I get along with the best out of everyone. I don’t know what happened at the premiere that they thought that.”
This dispels the idea that these celebrities are at odds with one another. After all, throughout the conversation, Sabonis praised Edwards.
