American sprinter Noah Lyles cleared the air on his alleged bad blood with NBA superstar Anthony Edwards after Paris Olympics.

Anthony Edwards and Noah Lyles for the USA in their respective sport

Noah Lyles has undoubtedly become one of the most talked-about athletes in recent weeks. Nearly a year ago, he sparked controversy by stating that NBA champions are not necessarily world champions. His recent feud with Anthony Edwards has only added fuel to the fire. Despite not being considered the favorite, Lyles went on to secure the gold medal in the men’s 100m race for the USA.

Back in 2023, Lyles was invited to an event hosted by Adidas on behalf of Edwards. However, it was reported that Lyles was offended by the offer Adidas made to him. He even remarked that Edwards didn’t deserve his own signature shoe, as the young star had not yet reached an NBA Finals.

Recently, Noah Lyles broke his silence on the situation and clarified his stance. In a tweet on X, Lyles explained the reason for not attending the event. He denied the claims that he ever said Edwards didn’t deserve a signature shoe.

There is a rumor going around that I did not go to @theantedwards_ shoe release because he didn’t deserve it. That is not the case he definitely deserves his shoes he is an amazing player. The problem was finding time based on my prior engagements.

Noah Lyles wrote on X

There is a rumor going around that I did not go to @theantedwards_ shoe release because he didn’t deserve it. That is not the case he definitely deserves his shoes he is an amazing player. The problem was finding time based on my prior engagements.
Congratulations on Becoming an…

— Noah Lyles, OLY (@LylesNoah) August 12, 2024

In fact, Lyles praised Edwards, calling him an amazing player. He further stated that his absence from the event was due to prior engagements and not being able to make time for it.

Lyles and the NBA world have been at odds for the past few months. Following Lyles’ comments about the NBA, many stars have responded, putting him in a challenging position. Lyles has also faced significant backlash from the media as a result.

Anthony Edwards gets special tribute from Adidas

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has risen to become a superstar in the NBA. He came off a dominant season, carrying the Timberwolves on his back. Following this, he represented Team USA in the Olympics, where he played a crucial role in helping the team win the gold medal.

Adidas recently released a commercial featuring a group of people hyping up Anthony Edwards. In the ad, everyone sang the song “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.” Adidas drew inspiration from a similar campaign they did for Kevin Garnett when he won the MVP.

Edwards has certainly become one of the most popular stars in the league today. But this is just the start for the young star, who is expected to be moving to new heights in the coming years.