Even if the squad has changed little this summer, the Wolves are preparing to experience a mini-revolution. This 2023/24 season should mark the takeover of Anthony Edwards as “franchise player”, replacing Karl-Anthony Towns. The Dominican missed two thirds of last season, and his young teammate took the opportunity to establish himself, to the point of being an All-Star. Will the hierarchy change this season?
“That’s what people try to do… They try to destabilize you” responds the back of Team USA. “Who is the better player, you or KAT?” Or who should take the last shot, you or KAT? And I don’t think that’s the point. It is not an individual sport. KAT and I can’t win a match alone, right? So I have more of a sense of the collective, and that’s cool. »
Mutual respect
If the subject appeared, it is because Karl-Anthony Towns has already cohabited with a young talent (Andrew Wiggins) and a strong head (Jimmy Butler), and the question of leadership had already arisen.
“There is a notion of respect. I respect him and he respects me, and that’s why everything works.”however, explained Karl-Anthony Towns at the beginning of the summer. “At the end of the day, there are a lot of egos on an NBA team. It is very difficult to get people to respect each other. I think he is aware that I always want, unequivocally, what is best for him.”
For Karl-Anthony Towns, the most important thing is the notion of a group, and he notes that the atmosphere is good and that we should instead concentrate on the quality of the squad.
“I think there is a world of difference compared to a few years ago. Everyone should focus more on the fact that we are a cohesive group that could do big things in Minnesota. Rather than trying to find out what the situation is like.”
