“Soft as f**k”: Zion Williamson’s blunt comment on Anthony Edwards caught in leaked audio

A leaked audio clip has ignited controversy between NBA players Zion Williamson and Anthony Edwards. In the exchange, Williamson harshly criticized Edwards, calling him soft after a foul was called. The incident quickly gained attention, sparking discussions about trash talk in the NBA. Despite the tension, both players remained focused on the game, with Edwards playing an important role in securing a 7-point victory for the Minnesota Timberwolves over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Zion Williamson brands Anthony Edwards soft in his leaked trash talk audio

Anthony Edwards and Zion Williamson recently sparked a viral moment with their heated exchange during a game. After Williamson's highly anticipated return to the court, he and Anthony Edwards exchanged trash talk. Edwards provoked Williamson from the sidelines after a foul was called while guarding Julius Randle. The Pelicans star responded, saying, “That sh*t is soft as f**k.” Edwards replied, “Foul, foul n****!” The exchange captured the attention which added drama to the game.

Later, Williamson remained cool when Edwards grinned from the bench again. His teammates were laughing along having fun witnessing the incident. The trash talk didn’t stop there. As Nickeil Alexander-Walker drove to the basket and drew contact with Williamson for a layup, Edwards loudly shouted “foul!” from the sidelines again. The referee didn’t call the foul, but Edwards kept up the mocking as he attempted to go under Williamson’s skin.

Despite the verbal jabs, both players continued to perform at a high level. Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 7-point win, scoring 32 points. However, Williamson responded with a highlight-reel reverse windmill dunk, showing off his stunning skills on the court with his 22 points on the scoreboard. Edwards later praised Williamson, praising his dominance on the court.

This encounter is just the latest chapter in their rivalry, as both players have frequently exchanged words on the court. While Edwards often uses trash talk to get under opponents' skin, he showed respect for Williamson’s performance, calling him “strong” after the game. Likewise, Williamson has mentioned Edwards as one of the league’s most notorious trash talkers.

Last year in September, Williamson was asked about the biggest trash talkers in the NBA and the Ant-Man did not escape his radar. “Different styles of trash-talking, like you have Ant. Ant talks trash kinda directly,” Williamson said at the time. Additionally, the 24-year-old Pelicans forward named Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant as he would trash talk “more of like I’m just better hooper” but his approach always demands respect.

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Williamson is currently averaging 22.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 47.1 field goal percentage. As he made his return to the game, he is expected to continue his streak of scoring big. As for the Timberwolves’s star power, Edwards is averaging 25.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists.