Anthony Edwards has lived up to the hype that comes with a No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. Entering his sixth season in the league, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard has already been an All-Star three times and led the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history.
Edwards has become a Top-10 player in the league and has become a force to be reckoned with during the Playoffs. He has eliminated big names like Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant from championship contention by leading his team to a victory against the Lakers, Warriors, and Suns, respectively, over the last two seasons.
During the Timberwolves’ media day, following their press conference, Edwards sat down for a game of UNO with Michael Grady, where, in conversation, he got candid about beating the guys he grew up watching.
“It was just fun, man. I remember being in high school like I was a freshman, and my partner… his name is Quay. I call him Quay, and I used to tell him when we used to be in class, like ‘bro, I’m telling you I’m going to be putting belt to a** on these n****s when I get in the league,” said Edwards while recalling his feelings.
“And he used to just be like ‘man hell no bro!’ like you know what I’m saying? Like I remember telling him this… like I used to go to his house, chill with him, watch the game. I used to be like, bro, I’m telling you, bro, give me four or five years, I’m going to be Popping boys.”
“Dreams do come true, man,” said Edwards in a heartwarming conclusion to that story.
Anthony Edwards grew up watching Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James, and now he has become the catalyst to beat them in the Playoffs. During the 2023-24 Playoffs, Edwards and the Timberwolves first eliminated Kevin Durant and the Suns. He averaged 31.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 6.3 assists while shooting 43.8% from beyond the arc as the Suns got swept in four games that year.
Following this, in the 2024-25 Playoffs, the Timberwolves initially defeated Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Lakers in the first round. Edwards averaged 26.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists while shooting 33.3% from three-point range in that series. Subsequently, in the second round, the Timberwolves also eliminated Stephen Curry and the Warriors to proceed to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in a row.
Unfortunately for Edwards and the Timberwolves that they fell short on both chances of going to the NBA Finals. But that now remains the one focus that Edwards aims to accomplish this season. Do you think the Timberwolves can reach the Western Conference Finals three times in a row with prime Anthony Edwards? And can they win it all? Let us know what you think in the comments section.
