I really don’t understand what’s awkward about it.
The idea is that the more Disney/Lucasfilm discusses a new OOT release, the more they will have to publicly discuss George’s wishes regarding that mess, what is/isn’t canon. The ways in which they could promote the OOT are a bit of a diss to the later versions.
LOL, but we know that’s pretty silly… After handing Lucas 4 billion bucks and then him turning around and saying “I sold my children to the slavers” I don’t think they have much interest in his wishes anymore!