Rudy Gobert is the new star in Minnesota, but he’s not the only big player on the roster. One of his new teammates was showered with compliments by a Golden State taulier, who had just been crowned champion. Such a mark of respect from an opponent is strong.
It’s official, the Timberwolves should once once more become a very serious client in the West starting in the fall. By bringing in Rudy Gobert, Chris Finch’s men are ready to enter another dimension, those who returned to the playoffs last year. The racket that the French will form with Karl-Anthony Towns will certainly be to follow very closely, but we should not forget the third thief of the band: Anthony Edwards.
Indeed, the former draft No. 1 showed very good things in 2021-22, turning over 21 points, almost 5 rebounds and 4 assists on average. The Georgia-raised player is shaping up to be a future superstar and has already earned the respect of many of his opponents. Andre Iguodala in particular was full of praise for him during an interview with Dwyane Wade. For him, the guard is promised great things, and good luck stopping him!
Andre Iguodala impressed by Anthony Edwards
« He’s like you when he can change those directions and he can split pick and rolls, and he’s explosive coming out of it. It’s insane. »
Andre Iguodala and Dwyane Wade talking regarding Anthony Edwards.
(via @pointforward)pic.twitter.com/0rUS9uSkPu
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) August 27, 2022
The kid came at full speed once, and there was absolutely nothing I might do to stop him. I thought, “It’s time for me to get it over with.” This kid, he’s different. He’s like you (pointing to Wade, editor’s note) when he can change direction, and he can break pick-and-rolls, and then he’s explosive coming off the pick. It’s crazy, and all he needs is two months of basketball in Miami, and it’s over.
If Iggy refers to South Beach, it is because of the reputation of the Heat which imposes a huge daily challenge on its players. The latter are often extremely sharp physically and have the will to tear everything apart, whatever the adversity. Given the T-Wolves’ ambitions following the trade for Gobzilla, that’s certainly the mindset to have for the third-year nugget. If he follows the advice of the veteran, then the fans see in him a future LeBron James :
anthony edwards following 2 months of miami basketball pic.twitter.com/VFFLas5XAC
— José Ramírez enthusiast / braves fan (@densebravesfan) August 28, 2022
Anthony Edwards following two months of Miami-style basketball
Anthony Edwards is impressing Andre Iguodala greatly, and we can’t wait to see the Minnesota guard shine on the court in 2022-23. If he can confirm the hopes placed in him, the guy has what it takes to cause real carnage.
