"Anthony Edwards forgot to hop on his burner", "We can kiss your basketball career goodbye" - Fans react to Anthony Edwards' apology following disrespectful behavior towards gay community
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards landed in hot water after posting a rather controversial video on social media. In the video, Edwards used derogatory terms when referring to a random group of men.
Needless to say, the video spread like wildfire and Edwards quickly issued an apology on Twitter.
Anthony Edwards is wild for this man 😭 https://t.co/ccSkkDfe1E
"What I said was immature, hurtful, and disrespectful, and I’m incredibly sorry. It’s unacceptable for me or anyone to use that language in such a hurtful way, there’s no excuse for it, at all. I was raised better than that!"
What I said was immature, hurtful, and disrespectful, and I’m incredibly sorry. It’s unacceptable for me or anyone to use that language in such a hurtful way, there’s no excuse for it, at all. I was raised better than that!
Fans showed no mercy as they responded to Edwards' original post and subsequent apology.
Here are the best reactions from Twitter:
Anthony Edwards forgot to hop on his burner 😭 https://t.co/RQfUWEvpWX
@theantedwards_ the amount of homophobia in these replies is kinda sad. it’s not that hard to respect other people
@theantedwards_ We can kiss your basketball career goodbye.
@theantedwards_ logan paul had a better apology 🤡 good luck with your basketball career i will NOT be buying your jersey 🤡!
Anthony Edwards after the NBA forces him to make an apology statement https://t.co/SqSW56Pe0E
anthony edwards' social media manager coming into work tomorrow
https://t.co/efbqEmZm4X
Anthony Edwards seeing a group of guys minding their own business https://t.co/GiYGfs2ha5
Damn, they gonna have my son Anthony Edwards doing a PSA with Saucy Santana now for the NBA. Hate it had to be him 🥴
@theantedwards_ lgbtq nba fans when they saw Anthony Edwards story… https://t.co/sQnY2NC0M0
Anthony Edwards realizing he forgot to switch accounts before posting NSFW slur https://t.co/6WJ7loHswZ
So Anthony Edwards saw a group of gay men simply minding their business and that bothered him enough to make a video and post it on social media and that’s not homophobia to y’all? Smh
@theantedwards_ Anthony Edwards and his PR manager 😭 https://t.co/lHw73qM4gr
After years of Anthony Edwards being perfect, he finally messes up
This Anthony Edwards slur is so disappointing.
@theantedwards_ I say we punish you by sending you to Sacramento!
When Anthony Edwards talk to the @Timberwolves president https://t.co/iufEY5xW9l
Anthony Edwards to the Knicks!!! twitter.com/theantedwards_…
Anthony Edwards basically just signed up to attend every Pride parade and GLAAD event for the rest of his life today https://t.co/oHReG14ZX0
Anthony Edwards is trying to get canceled out here https://t.co/1Yc9RjhOZ8
Given the nature of the situation, it is uncertain if Edwards will face further consequences for his actions. While the outcry might die down gradually, the young star is expected to continue to face social media backlash for the time being.
Anthony Edwards' comments stand against the NBA's stance on social causes
Considering the league's stance on social and community-related issues, Anthony Edwards could face some backlash for his actions.
The NBA has taken an active role in building communities and promoting inclusivity and solidarity. This was highlighted in their approach towards the Black Lives Matter campaign. The organization uses its platform globally to address important social issues and encourages its players to take part as well.
As such, the league hasn't been averse to taking action against players who they feel behave in a manner that does not conduct them in a good light. Former Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard is a stark example of this.
Statement from the Miami Heat on center Meyers Leonard: https://t.co/RmRaLZ1bxR
Leonard used an anti-semitic slur during a live stream. Leonard later apologized but was still placed on indefinite leave by the Heat.
On the other hand, players like Reggie Bullock have actively supported the LGBTQ+ community.