Talking Smack About the Grizzlies' Star Player is Anthony Edwards.

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Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves stars had a humorous time.

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Team USA's FIBA World Cup roster features two of the NBA's brightest young players, Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Edwards and Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr.

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These two young stars are key to their NBA clubs and will lead their teams in the World Cup.

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Edwards instructed Jackson to dispute a dunk he did with him beneath the basket during a Team USA scrimmage because he's Defensive Player of the Year.

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Edwards, who wanted Jackson to challenge him at the rim, made fantastic trash talk.

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Jackson and Edwards were opponents for this scrimmage but will be teammates in the real games, so this is friendly banter.

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Jackson and Edwards are expected to be key performers for Team USA. J

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Jackson's defense should anchor that side, while Edwards' offense should dominate the other.

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