Anthony Edwards believes the spirit of what he said about coming off the bench for Team USA was misinterpreted.

Earlier this week, Edwards was quoted in a story by The Athletic as not loving the idea of being the sixth man on the United States’ team in the FIBA World Cup.

“I mean, of course I wasn’t cool with it,” Edwards said, about his reaction from hearing from head coach Steve Kerr that he’d be coming off the bench.

“If that’s what it takes, I mean, I am willing to do it, but nah, I’m never cool with that. … [Steve Kerr] said Dwyane Wade came off the bench when Kobe played. I was like, all right, we don’t have a Kobe, but all right. But it was cool.”

On his Instagram stories, Edwards lashed out at the interpretation that he’d voiced his frustrations directly to Kerr, explaining that this is how he felt internally at the time, and that he had no beef with his coach.

“Y’all losers, beat it, man. Y’all are taking that little comment too far. I didn’t say that to Steve Kerr,” Edwards said, as covered by Larry Brown Sports.

“I was thinking that when he said I was coming off the bench. Y’all doing too much. Y’all going too far. That’s my dog, man. Steve Kerr locked in. We talk everyday. I hate y’all. Y’all always doing that. Just interview a n—a and go about your business, bruh.”

Edwards has been something of a breakout performer for Team USA in the lead-up to this tournament.

He scored 34 points in an exhibition game against Germany last weekend as the United States overcame a 16-point deficit to win 99-91.

The Timberwolves selected Edwards as the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Last season, he averaged 24.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.

This past July, he signed a max extension with the Timberwolves worth $260 million.