The Olympic Games have not yet started Anthony Edwards already done the show in press conference. ” I'm always the first option. You may see things differently. I don't see things differently. ” he says, referring to his status with Wolves and at the last World Cup.
The rear had finished as the top scorer for his team with just under 19 points per game. He was fantastic in FIBA last year. “, describes Steve Kerr, speaking of “ one of the most powerful and physical athletes in the NBA “.
But alongside Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Devin Booker and the others this year, it's unclear whether he can maintain such offensive production.
” I've been told there's going to be guys that aren't going to play certain games, that aren't going to play a lot of minutes. I don't mind. I'm playing alongside Hall of Famers. I'm right there. If they need me, I'm just a phone call away. “, continues Anthony Edwards.
Kevin Durant, the “alpha” player at the end of the match
The latter, in the midst of this constellation of talents, is particularly impressed by the one who is undoubtedly the best attacker of all: Kevin Durant. Once they asked me to play and I saw he was playing, I couldn't say no. We talk all the time. It's great. “, reports Anthony Edwards.
” Who do I turn to for advice? KD of course, he's my favorite player of all time, I ask him anything I want “, the guard continues about his admiration for the Suns player.
The two men know each other all the better since they were opponents last April in the first round of the playoffs. Behind Anthony Edwards' 31 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists on average, who did not hesitate to “trashtalk” the opposing playerthe Wolves had completely swept (4-0) the Suns of Kevin Durant (27 points).
Today, the two men go into battle together to bring back a gold medal for their country. When the game is on the line? Who will be the alpha player? Kevin Durant I think. He better be. He's the one I came to see. “, concludes an already very fit Anthony Edwards in front of the microphones…
