Anthony Edwards has been a consensus-top 10 player in the competition in the competition in recent seasons. The 24-year-old, however, has another level to reach and starts his sixth season. The Minnesota Timberwolves have made two straight Western conference finals performances, and now the goal is to win a championship.
This will probably be combined with an MVP level jump from Edwards, and it seems ready for this leap. During the availability of media in the Wolves training camp, Edwards spoke with his goals for the season.
“I don’t really think I can win the defensive player of the year, I have two of the best defenders in my team. I don’t want to take those guys away. But as long as my impact there is every night, I should be good. As long as I make an all-defensive team that means something … but MVP and championship, that’s the goal.” Edwards said when discussing his two -way impact and goals for the season.
The goal of Edwards is elevated but reasonable
Edwards ended in back-to-back years in MVP votes. The wolves were only one no. 6 seed in the west last year. Because their core is now being used together, it is fair to expect that the wolves jump up the rankings. If the wolves end up like a top three seed, it is not far-fetched to believe that Edwards will end up in the MVP mix.
However, Edwards will have to add different elements to his game. It is well discussed that he is aimed at adding a post-up and mid-range game. Despite the average of 27.6 points and leading the competition in total 3-Pointers, Edwards shot only 37.6 percent of the middle reach. Improve if a medium distance and post-scorer would help to reach a different level as a general scorer.
Edwards could also improve as a playmaker, whom he has openly discussed. He an average of 4.5 assists and 3.2 sales last season. With Mike Conley Aging, the wolves can count on Edwards to be more a conductor. To thrive in this role, Edwards must make better decisions.
Stayed with the defense, especially outside the ball, will also be the key to the season of Edwards and MVP opportunities. He will probably also get more difficult assignments after the departure of Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Edwards seems ready to buy completely in the defensive end of the floor.
All these improvements are reasonable to expect in view of the age of Edwards and his proven ability to constantly improve.
Winning a championship is an elevated goal, especially in the Western Conference with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and an improved Denver Nuggets team. Anyway, the improvements of Edwards would help the wolves achieve this goal. Moreover, Julius Randle is an ideal co-star next to Edwards, while Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid and Donte Divincenzo form an elite supporting cast.
De Wolves are not title favorites and Ant is not a MVP favorite. Nevertheless, it is in the field of possibilities that Edwards MVP wins and leads the wolves to their first championship in franchise history.
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