‘ 30-point, five-assist performance against the on Monday impressed a legend.
MVP chants rang out as Edwards exited the court at the Chase Center after the defeated the Warriors to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. He then approached former Seattle SuperSonics point guard Gary Payton and greeted him with a hug.
What did Edwards receive in return? A signed throwback SuperSonics Payton jersey.
“To my young fella. Keep putting your mark on this league. Best Wishes.”
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“I went up to him because of course I hear all the stuff about him, and then I go watch film on him and he was really like that,” Edwards . “I told him like, ‘man I’m a big fan and I love the way you guarded man.’ And even offensively, he had a lot of game.”
Edwards also complimented Payton’s son, Warriors guard .
“His son kind of plays defense similar to him. His son [is] super handsy [and] physical,” Edwards said.
Edwards is currently averaging 27.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and four assists in the Western Conference semifinals. His 30 points in Game 4 secured his 13th 30-point game in his postseason career, according to ESPN Research.
