Admittedly unfortunate and regrettable, injuries nevertheless have the “merit” of allowing other players to shine, even to reveal themselves. Exactly, on the side of Minneapolisand even if he enjoys a quasi-All-Star status, we could almost speak of a “revelation” Anthony Edwards for a few days.
Indeed, without Karl-Anthony Towns, but also Rudy Gobert or now Kyle Anderson, “Ant” takes on thickness in the systems of Chris Finch and discovers above all creative talents. More empowered with the ball in hand, he is today the main depositary of the game of wolvesthe basic man of the team, which delights him to the highest point.
” Now I carry the ball every time so I can see it all », was he analyzing Saturday evening, after the victory of his against the Bulls. ” It’s too good, even fun in fact. It’s like I’ve never had so much fun playing basketball. »
His teammates, including Naz Reid, can only confirm the words of Anthony Edwards. Proof that this one radiates humanly, in addition to being sportingly brilliant.
” I haven’t seen him this happy in a while “confided the interior, privileged partner of” Ant-Man “on the floor. ” This is where it starts. There is a domino effect, it trickles down to the next player and now everyone is excited for the next one. With someone like him, you really feel that energy. […] Playing for each other is the most important. Everyone wants to see their neighbor happy. It’s exactly as it’s supposed to be. »
Already the soul of a boss
With 27.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 9.0 assists in his last three games, all of which ended in victory, Anthony Edwards is the great architect of the return to form of Minnesota, again in the Top 8 in the West. At only 21 years old, he is already showing great maturity, being rather comfortable leading a young group.
” I feed on their energy », did he appreciate this Monday night, about his teammates. ” We are young, we had neither Rudy [Gobert]neither [Karl-Anthony Towns]neither [Kyle Anderson]. We were just young, playing with energy, like the Spurs or the Thunder do. We were young people who played without fear. »
In great shape, in tune with his basketball and well in his pumps, Anthony Edwards therefore takes malicious pleasure in leading these long-toothed Wolves, who all constantly push him to make his leadership speak and to impose himself as boss of the team.
” I just feel like they trust me, believe in me “, he rejoiced once more. ” If I haven’t touched the ball for two possessions, Naz [Reid]Jaden [McDaniels] and the others all tell me to go get the ball, to throw something. Even [D’Angelo Russell]. They just trust me and that’s nice. »
| Anthony Edwards | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2020-21 | MIN | 72 | 32 | 41.7 | 32.9 | 77.6 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 19.3 |
| 2021-22 | MIN | 72 | 34 | 44.1 | 35.7 | 78.6 | 0.9 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 21.3 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 31 | 37 | 45.2 | 36.7 | 75.7 | 0.7 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 23.0 |
| Total | 175 | 34 | 43.3 | 34.8 | 77.5 | 0.8 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 20.8 | |
