Kyrie Irving addressed Anthony Edwards' comments about wanting to guard him during the Western Conference Finals. Edwards made headlines when he said, “My match is going to be Kyrie … we'll see what I can do against him.”
Irving then came out extremely aggressive in Game 1 and finished with 30 points, five rebounds and four assists on 52 percent shooting. He also helped the Dallas Mavericks to a dramatic Game 1 win on the road.
After the game, Irving addressed Edwards by name during an NBA insider interview.
“I used it as motivation,” he said with a laugh, referring to Edward's words. “When I was sitting at home I saw, I just said, 'Just a respectful nod'. And then again, I knew what kind of game it was going to be in Game 1, and throughout the series.
“So, you're right, I was at home with my family watching Game 7 and Ant came out and said, 'I got Kyrie.' But again, that's the idea of not being afraid, and that's why we love Ant. So coming out tonight, I knew he was going to push me a little bit.”
Irving also showed respect for Edwards in his postgame press conference.
“As a peer, man, I love that,” he said. “There is nothing better. When Ant was little, I'm sure he looked up to me and when he was in high school I looked up to him…that he has no sense of fear and that's why I love him.”
Irving vs. Edwards will undoubtedly be an interesting matchup to watch when they square off again in Game 2 on Friday.
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