Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) protects the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) defends during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Image Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Anthony Edwards' Ja Morant Statement Goes Viral

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Oct 13, 2024 5:59 PM ET

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies may have gone under the radar for the past year, but there's one superstar in the league who hasn't forgotten about Morant.

During an interview with Chris Tucker of Interview Mag, Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards gave a big compliment to Ja Morant. However, in typical Anthony Edwards style, he also dissed Morant at the same time.

"Oh yeah, he’ll be back this year," Edwards said about Morant. "A lot of people, I ain’t going to say they forgot about him, but he went under wraps for a few months, because he hasn’t been playing."

Anthony Edwards on if he’d like to play Ja Morant 1v1:

“Yeah, I can probably cook him. That’s my dog, but one-on-one?”

(via @InterviewMag) pic.twitter.com/kTikufvolB
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 11, 2024

When it comes to a one-on-one battle though, Anthony Edwards said that he would "cook" Ja Morant. So, the gauntlet has been thrown.

"But as far as one-on-one, yeah, I can probably cook him," Edwards said about Morant.

Anthony Edwards and Ja Morant’s epic duel tonight in Minnesota

Young superstars. pic.twitter.com/gpTuJNCCuZ
— Hilltop Hoops (@HilltopNBA) May 6, 2021

In terms of a head-to-head battle, Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards have faced off a total of 16 times, with Morant leading the battle 10-6. It's been some time since they've faced off though, the two haven't gone against each other since February 10, 2023. In that season, the Grizzlies and Timberwolves tied the series 2-2.

The next time that Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards face-off should be one of the most exciting matchups in the NBA. Assuming no injuries happen, the next time that will happen is January 11, 2025.

This article first appeared on Memphis Grizzlies on SI and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: