Wolves star Edwards humbly shows respect to ‘underrated’ Fox

Wolves star Edwards humbly shows respect to ‘underrated’ Fox originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The game recognizes the game every time. And it was no different when the Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox scored a franchise record 60 points on Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

Maybe Edwards was feeling polite since Minnesota was still assured victory 130-126 in overtime at Golden 1 Center, but the Timberwolves guard had nothing but praise for Sacramento’s rising star after the game.

“I’ve been a fan of his for a long time,” Edwards told Timberwolves reporter Lea B. Olsen after the game. “I mean, just looking at him, I always felt like he was underestimated, underestimated by everyone. He showed us today who he is. To me, he’s one of the best point guards in the league, and he showed it, man. I was guarding him; he scored me a few times.

“That’s what you like about this game, you know: the two best players on the field going against each other, so that was fun.”

Fox and Edwards certainly seem to bring out the best in each other, after the Kings star broke a franchise record for most points in a game with his 60 on 22 of 35 shots from the field and 6 of 10 on 3. peak field. Edwards, meanwhile, helped the Timberwolves secure their victory with 36 points on 14-of-27 shooting with six 3-pointers.

And one night, after Edwards’ praise, Fox made sure to back up those words. The 26-year-old scored two points for 49 points Saturday night against the Utah Jazz, passing Boogie Cousins ​​(104 points) for the most points in a two-game span in franchise history. Kings franchise.

Some Kings fans might agree that Fox is underrated when it comes to how the rest of the league and its viewers view him. But with a two-game performance like the leader’s combined Friday and Saturday night, the skeptics are certainly aware.

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