Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards talks controversial decision to dap up Spurs bench mid-game

The Minnesota Timberwolves saw their season come to a crushing halt on Friday night, but Anthony Edwards quickly stole the headlines with a controversial mid-game gesture.

With eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and a blowout loss entirely out of reach, the Timberwolves star knew his night was over. Before checking out for the final time this year, a relaxed Edwards walked over to the San Antonio Spurs bench and warmly dapped up every single opposing player and coach.

While some fans and analysts criticized the mid-game pleasantries as a sign of early surrender, the charismatic young guard defended his actions during his post-game press conference. Edwards kept it completely real about why he chose to salute his opponents before the final buzzer even sounded.

“At that point, you know you ain’t going back in, so you’re just trying to get them the respect that they deserve,” Edwards told reporters.

"At that point, you know you ain't going back in, so you're just trying to get them the respect that they deserve."

Anthony Edwards speaks on why he went to the Spurs bench with 8 minutes left in the fourth

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