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"I think we start speaking on him in another light" - KG on what a ring could mean for Edwards or Haliburton
Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers and Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves are some of the brightest young NBA stars today. However, one of them could be the talk of the town soon, especially if they become a champion at the season's end. Edwards has been making waves in the NBA, but recognition as one of the top stars is still lacking. According to NBA legend Kevin Garnett, that should all change if the Timberwolves guard can lead his team to a title. Advertisement "I think that if Anthony Edwards is somehow, someway figures this out and be able to get Minnesota its first championship, I think it takes him to another…I think we start speaking on him in another light," Garnett said about Edwards on "KG Certified." "The Big Ticket" offered the same take on Haliburton. Already impressed with the level of play of the 12th overall pick of the 2020 Draft, Tyrese could be ranked among the top stars if he managed to lead Indiana to the championship. "Haliburton is not in that huge market. Edwards is not in that huge market either. But he's so vibrant that he's top-tier. If anybody can come out of this on top, and let's just say it's Indiana, Haliburton becomes that deal," KG pointed out. Edwards and Haliburton earned rare recognition in 2024 Ironically, there is one thing that Anthony and Tyrese share that most may have overlooked. Both were part of the 2024 Team USA that won the gold in the Paris Olympics, being the only players retained from the disappointing squad that finished fourth in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Advertisement Considering the U.S. team had LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, most overlooked these two young stars. However, it was a testament that their skills were recognized, and now they are showing why. Haliburton has come into his own with the Pacers. He has been the spark for Rick Carlisle thus far, and if he and the Pacers stay the course, they could be representing the Eastern Conference in the Finals. So far, the Pacers hold a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals over the New York Knicks. Those two wins were collected at Madison Square Garden, and two more victories would push them to the grand stage. Related: "I just got tired of hearing it and just thought it was best for me to move on" - Patrick Ewing admits he regrets leaving the Knicks out of spite "Ant-Man's" chances are dimming out West Sadly, the same cannot be said for Edwards and the Timberwolves. They dropped their first two games to the surging Oklahoma City Thunder but managed to take Game 3 to avoid a huge hole. Advertisement After a dismal Game 1, Ant made up for his poor performance with a couple of 30+ performances. However, with his teammates failing to step up or provide support, the top pick of the 2020 Draft will have to do more to push the T-Wolves to the Finals. Although nothing is set, seeing a final featuring the Pacers and the Timberwolves would be something special and unexpected. It would be a battle featuring some of the top American young stars of today, something that would catapult their respective basketball careers to the next level. Related: "He shot that bi*ch from Yucatan" - Tyrese Haliburton and Paul George share hilarious Anthony Edwards stories
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19-05-2025
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Kevin Garnett shares why he would trade the Mavs number one pick for Giannis: "We are trying to win now"
Hall of Fame teammates Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce animatedly discussed what they would do with the No.1 pick if they were in charge of the Dallas Mavericks. Garnett started the discussion by calling the Draft Lottery a bogus process because the Draft should be for bad teams that need players from college to bolster their rosters. The Mavs aren't one of those teams because they have a lineup many believe would be a contending team when they are fully healthy. Advertisement However, because Dallas did not make the playoffs, they had a 1.8 percent chance of winning the lottery, and by a stroke of luck, they ended up with the top pick. However, KG says the Mavs don't need a future star right now. "Dallas has the now, the middle, and the later. They're built for the now, the middle, and later…We trying to win now. I got the guns and the beam on me now. I got to win now. So the now is now," said Garnett. Mavs in a win-now mode When the Mavs traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, the goal was to build a win-now team with players aligning with Kyrie's timeline. Cooper Flagg is a great talent but does not fit the bill. Giannis Antetokounmpo does, so that's why KG said if he ran the Mavs, he would use the top pick to trade for the "Greek Freak." Advertisement But Pierce questioned Garnett's move, asking him what if adding Giannis does not work out in Dallas, and Cooper turns out to be the generational talent everyone says he is. "The Big Ticket" then threw the question back to his former Celtics teammate, asking him 'What if it's Flagg who does not pan out?' At least Giannis is a proven commodity. "Bro it's damn if you do, damn if you don't," added KG. "But you got the Flagg, bro. The name of the game is capture the Flagg. Now I think you entertain the best offers. You finna have Kyrie, Anthony Davis, two real bigs with Lively and Gafford. Bro, come on, bro. You got Washington, man. Man, you got a horse of dogs over there. Man sh**, Klay? Sh**. The key is securing the 'Flagg" Make no mistake—the Bucks have not said that they are willing to trade Antetokounmpo, and Giannis has not declared that he wants to leave Milwaukee. But the chatter around is getting louder. And as they say, where there is smoke, there is fire, especially when it's coming from Shams Charania. Advertisement Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA MVP, has not made any firm decisions about his future. But sources tell me for the first time in his 12-year NBA career, he is open-minded about whether his best fit is in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere—and exploring what those options outside of Milwaukee look like," Shams announced on "Get Up." But whether the Bucks make Giannis available or not is the least of the Mavs' problems. What's important for them is that, as KG said, they have 'secured the Flagg'. And once the free agency period opens at the end of next month, the Mavs have to be all ears and listen to every offer that comes their way. Related: Kidd breaks down why the Mavs are a perfect landing spot for Cooper Flagg: "This is a great situation for him to grow his game"
