Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards got himself in trouble for his actions following the Wolves' Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.
To recap, after missing what would have been a game-tying 3-pointer at the end of the game, Edwards quickly ran to the tunnel and didn't even shake hands with the Nuggets. As he was sprinting, however, cameras caught Edwards picking up a chair and swinging it wildly in frustration.
Apparently, Edwards hit a female security guard in the back and another female worker during the incident. Edwards' wild swing reportedly injured both women, who asked to file charges.
Anthony Edwards could face legal action,per @DenverSportsCom
“A law enforcement source said Edwards picked up a chair & swung it, striking a security guard…A source confirmed the incident and said both employees were injured & asked to file charges.”
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) April 26, 2023
Denver police were called into the scene and even held up the Timberwolves bus after the game in order to cite Anthony Edwards. The police cited the Minnesota guard with third-degree assault, per Jake Shapiro of Denver Sports. This is not just a minor issue for Anthony Edwards. The punishment for a third-degree assault conviction in Colorado is up to 18 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Edwards himself has yet to address the assault charges. But it's definitely not a good look for him and the franchise. While his frustrations are understandable, he should have known better that throwing stuff in a public area without considering others could end up hurting people.
Denver Nuggets fans have already slammed Anthony Edwards for running out after the loss. And this latest development will only earn him more critics. Hopefully, though, Edwards speaks out about the issue sooner rather than later.
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