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Anthony Edwards dubs Jalen Williams most underrated player in the NBA

February 18, 2024 by Hoops Hype

Brandon Rahbar: Anthony Edwards was asked who is the most underrated player in the league. “Jalen Williams from OKC.”
Source: Twitter @BrandonRahbar

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA All-Star Saturday: Anthony Edwards gives glimpse of left-handed stroke, and it’s not pretty
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-a… – 11:47 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Asked about his Skills Challenge teammate Anthony Edwards shooting left-handed during the relay portion of the competition, Wemby said, “They wanted to have fun.”
After a slight pause, he added, “Fun is winning.” – 9:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Lefty Anthony Edwards pic.twitter.com/Cvd9bzeWXJ – 8:29 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Anthony Edwards only shooting with his left is such a Jimmy thing to do man lol – 8:29 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
I never thought the skills challenge could be dumber but then Anthony Edwards shot only with his left hand. Glad the contestants take it seriously. What a joke. – 8:29 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Anthony Edwards was asked who is the most underrated player in the league.
“Jalen Williams from OKC.” – 5:41 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Kevin Durant’s picks on who he views as the next generation of stars set up to become the new faces of the NBA:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Anthony Edwards
Devin Booker
Luka Doncic
Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Haliburton pic.twitter.com/phE4fZl1sG – 1:45 PM

Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Anthony Edwards gives some love to OKC’s Jalen Williams. Then the weird stuff starts. pic.twitter.com/rTkqiyhtey – 12:51 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Steph Curry mentions Luka and SGA and Anthony Edwards as players who can take the mantle of carrying the league when he, KD and LeBron step away pic.twitter.com/lOuDrye39Q – 12:23 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards taking the All-Star practice as an opportunity to work on the left-handed three ball again. pic.twitter.com/vQxs6a46Fq – 11:30 AM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA & Anthony Edwards chatting it up at today’s All-Star practice pic.twitter.com/tEX4e2mFZf – 11:28 AM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Do you agree with Jalen Williams on adding a 1-on-1 tournament to All-Star Weekend? 🔥
(via @TomerAzarly) pic.twitter.com/Oa2k760Obz – 10:51 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams: “My parents are here. So it’s always good to have them around and enjoy the festivities. You never know when you’ll get invited to this weekend again and to be a part of any of the events. So anytime you can, it’s a blessing and opportunity I don’t take for… – 11:21 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams on his game winner pic.twitter.com/xIkQom6PQb – 11:17 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams walks up and hits the gamewinning walk-off 3.
JDub held that follow through… he knew that was going in.
OKC’s JDub and Chet duo/Team Jalen win the Rising Stars Finals. – 10:58 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren take home the hardware
Jalen Williams had 5 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal
Chet Holmgren had 2 points, 2 rebounds, a block, and a steal
Jalen Williams called game with the game winner – 10:57 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams plays power forward for OKC.
JDub is by far Team Jalen’s best point guard and playmaker. – 10:52 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Jalen Williams debuts his own Harden Vol. 8 PE during the Rising Stars Game.
@jdubwttp 🤝 @JHarden13 pic.twitter.com/2QdrewzTmn – 10:04 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder Team Jalen Rising Stars intros:
“A perfect storm of shooting, scoring and shot blocking.. Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren.”
“An explosive OKC forward who can throw it down with the best of them, Jalen Williams.”
Team Jalen starters
Mathurin
Sochan
JDub
Chet
Kessler – 9:13 PM

More on this storyline

Clutch Points: “Oh Kawhi told you to ask me? I just told him it’s old dude vs. young dude.” Anthony Edwards on calling Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers old 😂 (via @TomerAzarly) pic.twitter.com/gk87K97iPy -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / February 17, 2024
Brandon Rahbar: Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry both named Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards as future faces of the league: pic.twitter.com/2u3jbOHmDB -via Twitter @BrandonRahbar / February 17, 2024
Dave McMenamin: Anthony Davis: “I think the All-Star Game is made for Anthony Edwards. Like, the way he plays. Obviously his personality. He was just saying that he’s probably going to shoot all left-handed throughout the game. He wanted to make it fun and spice it back up.” -via Twitter @mcten / February 17, 2024
Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Thunder 127, Magic 113 SGA – 32 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds JDub – 33 points, 3 assists Chet – 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks Banchero – 23 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds Carter Jr. – 22 points, 7 rebounds Suggs – 17 points, 6 rebounds OKC is 37-17 -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / February 13, 2024
StatMuse: Jalen Williams tonight: 33 PTS (17 in the 4th) 12-18 FG 3-6 3P Back-to-back 30-point games for the first time in his career. statmuse.com/nba/team/oklah… -via Twitter @statmuse / February 13, 2024
Brandon Rahbar: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams combined for 70 points and a postgame presser. SGA says he wanted to set a tone on defense today: “Last game I don’t think we defended the way we normally do.” pic.twitter.com/tXvYZT6VT7 -via Twitter @BrandonRahbar / February 11, 2024

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