Minnesota Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards has apologized for a recent social media post in which he used homophobic language. On Instagram, which was recorded by others before it was deleted, a person appears to be sitting in a vehicle with the rear window partly rolled down and records a group of people standing at some distance.
A portion of the men are embracing. A voice can heard express “take a gander at these eccentric a** n***ers.”
“What I said was youthful, terrible, and discourteous, and I’m amazingly grieved,” the 21-year-old composed on his checked Twitter account on Sunday. “It’s unsuitable for me or anybody to involve that language in such a pernicious manner, there’s not a good reason for it, by any stretch of the imagination. I was raised better compared to that!”
The NBA is “evaluating the matter,” association representative Mike Bass told CNN on Monday.
Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly said in an explanation: “We are disheartened in the language and activities Anthony Edwards showed via online entertainment.
“The Timberwolves are focused on being a comprehensive and inviting association for all and apologize for the offense this has caused to so many.”
Minnesota drafted Edwards with the top generally speaking pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Last season, he arrived at the midpoint of 21.3 places, 4.8 bounce back and 3.8 helps.
