The subsequent time you’re out and about and occur to run into Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, don’t dare check with him as an All-Star. Although he’s certainly a one-time All-Star “choice,” he received’t acknowledge this truth. He doesn’t rely it since he wasn’t a first-choice choice to the staff.
“That All-Star Recreation [selection] didn’t rely. Someone received damage, and I used to be the fallback man… I don’t even like when folks name me an All-Star.” – Anthony Edwards
We not often, if ever, see gamers denounce their All-Star choices, whatever the circumstances. These All-Star appearances are one of many important standards on the subject of gamers buying greater paydays. Edwards is already among the best scorers within the NBA and should not have any downside with contracts. However accolades like All-Star, All-NBA, All-Protection and different honors actually add up and contribute to creating extra money as a participant’s profession develops.
Whereas his feedback in all probability aren’t one thing his agent would endorse, Edwards actually received his level throughout. No matter his emotions about being second banana, it says All-Star on his resume. Regardless of the case, this perspective appears to have motivated Edwards, with him main the way in which in Minnesota and the franchise off to its finest begin in years.
It’s nonetheless early within the season, however the Timberwolves lead the Western Convention with a 15-4 file and a two-game edge over the Thunder and Nuggets. Edwards is averaging 26 factors per sport, main the staff with Karl-Anthony Cities clearly within the sidekick position. Final yr, it felt like there was nonetheless some confusion about who would take the lead on this staff, and it appears to be like like they’ve lastly figured it out. If the Wolves keep on observe, Edwards can be an All-Star, however “for actual” this time, as he received’t have to fret about filling in attributable to an damage. He’s now undoubtedly the man in Minnesota.
