Falcons legend Roddy White gets shout-out during NBA Playoffs

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Falcons legend Roddy White gets shout-out during NBA Playoffs

Falcons legend Roddy White gets shout-out during NBA Playoffs

NBA superstar mentions Falcons great Roddy White after playoff game

Falcons legend Roddy White gets shout-out during NBA Playoffs

NBA superstar mentions Falcons great Roddy White after playoff game

When you're an Atlanta Falcons legend, your legacy can pop up in the most unexpected places—like the NBA Playoffs. That's exactly what happened last night when Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards dropped a Roddy White reference that had football fans everywhere doing a double take.

In a thrilling 114-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs that tied their Western Conference semifinals series at 2-2, Edwards was asked postgame about a spectacular catch made by teammate Ayo Dosunmu. Without missing a beat, the Atlanta native and former Georgia Bulldog immediately compared it to something you'd see from Falcons great Roddy White.

Edwards, who poured in 36 points on 13-of-22 shooting, clearly hasn't forgotten his hometown heroes. For younger fans who might need a refresher, White ranks as the second-leading receiver in Falcons history behind Julio Jones, amassing 10,863 yards over 171 games. But here's the stat that really stands out: his 63 touchdown catches remain a franchise record—a testament to his incredible consistency and big-play ability.

White's resume is nothing short of Hall of Fame-worthy. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, he led the NFL with 115 catches during the 2010 season, cementing his status as one of the most dominant receivers of his era. Just this week, the Falcons legend made a surprise visit to the team's practice facility, proving he's still very much part of the Atlanta sports fabric.

It's rare to hear an NFL name during the NBA postseason, but when a player of Edwards' caliber—a rising superstar with deep Atlanta roots—gives a shout-out to a Falcons icon, it's a reminder that great football transcends sports. Whether you're rocking a White jersey or repping your favorite Falcons gear, moments like these make you proud to be part of the ATL sports family.

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