Anthony Edwards He’s the latest NBA star to be embroiled in controversy. Timberwolves player He publicly retracted some phone text messages he sent to a woman urging her to have an abortion.

“I made comments in the heat of the moment that are not about me and are not in line with what I believe in and what I want to be as a man.”Edwards wrote in a statement. “All women should be supported and empowered to make their own decisions about their bodies and what is best for them.”“I manage my personal matters privately and will not make any further comments on them at this time,” said the 22-year-old.

Model Paige Jorda He posted some screenshots of his cell phone for the first time Showed a pregnancy test that gave a positive result. Among other things, the player replied: “Damn it, I can’t do this”, “I don’t want kids” or “I’m having an abortion.”. She replied that she had already had an abortion two years ago and that she regretted doing so.

Transferring $100,000

At some point in the conversation, Edwards offers to help her get an abortion by offering her money. Among the publications it also appears Photo of an alleged $100,000 transfer made by the playerWho finally says he will leave everything in the hands of his lawyer.

The 1.93 guard is one of the young stars in the NBA. In his fourth season in the competition his average 24.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists Who help Wolves To have one of the feelings: They lead the West at 19-5 and only the Celtics have a better record in the entire league.