Anthony Edwards expected to be selected for the 2024 All-Star Game. Last year, the Wolves guard participated in the all-star game, but as a medical wildcard after Zion Williamson's injury.
This time, no need for that. “Ant” was logically designated by the coaches, but the person concerned campaigned to be accompanied by two teammates, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, even supporting the Frenchman's candidacy. Ultimately, the Western coaches did not listen to him since they preferred to choose “KAT”.
However, there could be three Wolves at the All-Star Game since if Minnesota (34 wins – 14 losses) retains first place in the West when the coaches of the two teams are appointed, it is Chris Finch (and his staff ) who will be on the bench of the team led by LeBron James in Indiana!
The Thunder and the Clippers in ambush
“It would be a great honor for me and for the organization”, recognizes the coach to the Star-Tribune. “But it would also be like any other individual award. It’s a reflection of the team’s success, which is the most important thing right now.”
However, this is still far from being done since the Thunder (33-15), the Clippers (31-15) and the Nuggets (33-16) could regain the lead in the West in the coming days. Even if, according to the principle of alternation on the benches of the All-Star Game, Mike Malone will not be able to lead a team this year, after having already done so last year.
In any case, Anthony Edwards is already smiling at the idea of seeing his coach lead an All-Star Game…
“I would love to see his reaction after the match… See how he handles mid-range shots, isolation stepbacks and all that. This should be fun” he concludes.
