Kofi Inkoom
Anthony Edwards, star player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has revealed that his favorite all-time player is Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns.
Edwards explained that he sees similarities between himself and Durant in their attitude towards the game.
He praised Durant’s nonchalant approach to basketball, stating that Durant treats the game as a matter of making or missing shots. In contrast to his admiration for Durant, Edwards placed him in his top five players of all time, ranking him higher than LeBron James.
Edwards’ viewpoint holds weight, as Durant perfectly embodies the essence of a true basketball enthusiast. The emerging star of the Timberwolves appears to share this same passion. Like Durant, Edwards’ focus seems to be solely on the game itself.
Anthony Edward’s on why Kevin Durant is his all time favorite NBA player pic.twitter.com/B2rPSmtC8W
— NBArepublic.com (@nba_republic) August 21, 2023
In addition to Durant, Edwards identified Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, and Shaquille O’Neal as his top five players. Significantly, he omitted LeBron James, opting to prioritize his personal favorite player of all time.
When asked about the possibility of facing the Suns star this season, Edwards confidently stated that Durant, a two-time champion, now needs to watch out for him.
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This sentiment comes on the heels of Edwards’ remarkable performance in Team USA’s recent comeback victory against Germany, where he delivered a dazzling 34-point display on 11-of-20 shooting. This showing not only helped Team USA overturn a 16-point deficit but also maintained their undefeated record in FIBA friendlies.
Anthony Edwards carried Team USA Today:
🔹34 PTS (Game High)
🔹6 REB
🔹2 BLK
🔹62% FG
🔹4-8 3PT
🔹+37 (!!!)MVP SEASON 🔜 pic.twitter.com/BFuQeY0XEC
— Wolves Lead (@TWolvesLead) August 20, 2023
Anthony Edwards, the standout player for the Timberwolves, has truly shined in his role for Team USA so far, and he’s expected to continue leading the team during the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Scheduled from August 25 to September 10, the tournament will see Team USA competing in Group C alongside Greece, Jordan, and New Zealand. Despite featuring a fresh roster of stars, Team USA, under Edwards’ guidance, is anticipated to maintain their favored status in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.