In the face of competition, Anthony Edwards has repeatedly demonstrated that his personal relationship with a player means very little to him. Despite his intense affection for Kevin Durant, he couldn’t ignore the reality that he has a higher NBA 2K26 rating than him.
After defeating the Suns in the opening round in 2024, Ant stated: “I’m not gonna lie I felt bad a little bit, only because he’s my favorite player of all time. I didn’t wanna send him home like that,”
Anthony Edwards on eliminating Kevin Durant from the playoffs "I'm not gonna lie I felt bad a little bit, only because he's my favorite player of all time. I didn't wanna send him home like that."
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During the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the two developed a friendship that went beyond NBA basketball, and they are frequently spotted together or participating in joint training sessions. Taking Ant under his wing, Durant praised the cornerstone of the Timberwolves team.
Ant was questioned about his feelings after outperforming his idol in the most recent NBA 2K game in terms of overall score. “I’m happy I defeated him,” Edwards remarked. The friendly rivalry between the young bull and the elder politician is obviously still present.
