Warriors star Steph Curry widely is regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
Especially among the younger generation of players who grew up watching Curry’s rise during the 2010s, the two-time NBA MVP has gained the respect of many, if not all, of his peers.
In a YouTube video he posted about his 2026 NBA All-Star weekend experience, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards expressed how he did not care about Curry being named a Western Conference starter over him.
“It’s definitely a blessing to be an All-Star, however it [goes],” Edwards responded to a question about how it feels to not be an All-Star starter.
“But people be damn trying to make me feel some type of way because they feel some type of way. I actually hate the fact that folks be talking about it like, ‘Ah he should’ve been [the All-Star starter].’ It [doesn’t] really matter bro. It’s Steph Curry bro. The greatest point guard of all time. I ain’t tripping.”
Along with Curry, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama were named as the other Western Conference All-Star starters.
Curry and Edwards both had comparable numbers before the All-Star break, with Golden State’s guard averaging 24.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game while Minnesota’s young star averaging 24.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest.
The Warriors’ four-time champion edged Edwards out for an All-Star starting nod, but Curry ended up not participating in the event due to a patellofemoral pain syndrome he is still currently recovering from.
Edwards previously was teammates with Curry on Team USA’s men’s national basketball team, adding to the respect both players have for each other.
Despite not being named an All-Star starter, Edwards remains one of the best players in the NBA today. At only 24 years old, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft will only develop his game even further and eventually earn an All-Star starter nod in the near future.
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