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Anthony Edwards expresses desire to become first NBA/NFL athlete

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards believes he can become the first athlete to play in both the NBA and NFL.

In a recent conversation with comedian Marco Summers on his talk show "Open Thoughts," Summers asked the All-Star guard if he could still play football and if there's ever been a player to play in both leagues.

With confidence, Edwards replied to Summers: "I think I might be the first one."

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But with his basketball career as his main priority, Edwards says he has to "handle his business in the NBA.