For the Minnesota Timberwolves to get up from a candidate to stand under the real championship favorites, Anthony Edwards still has to take a step forward. The clearest path for him to get there and to solidify himself as a legitimate MVP candidate-Is by embracing the challenge to become a real two-way force.
We are all well aware of the fact that Minnesota is already beating on the door for a few seasons. They have reached the Western Conference Finals in back-to-back seasons, which would have been absolutely unthinkable half a year ago. However, it is safe to say that nobody within the organization feels comfortable when he is satisfied where they are. There is a chance for a championship here, so you have to do everything to go for it.
There are clearly many factors that go into the Timberwolves that come over the proverbial bump, but one of the biggest, I would say, is Anthony Edwards who tap into a new level of his game. It sounds almost ridiculous to say, considering how spectacular a player he has already become, but there is more that he can do.
This is a concept that is touched in various media sessions in the past year and asked for. One thing that Chris Finch has said routinely when asked about the next level for Ant is that he can become more of a two-way Superster.
Edwards must tap into his two -way capacity and dominate defensively
Edwards is clearly more than able to do this, since he is already an above -average defending player. However, there are still a few tweaks and adjustments that he can make to really achieve that next level that Wolves fans want to see.
This starts with better defensive habits and consistency. Are sharper on rotations, close -outs, disputing shots and all seemingly small things. Seeming to these defensive basic principles and remain locked up in the course of a certain game is what allows him to achieve this goal.
If you now think of MVP Awards, many people think about scoring explosiveness and raw offensive figures. But Edwards already reaches incredible score heights. I believe it unlocks the defensive side of his game that will turn him into an overall well -completed player at a high level that the national public is really worthy of this prestigious prize.
Many people outside the Timberwolves Fanbase already consider Ant as a last jump of the kind of man who can realistically lead Minnesota to a championship. And it is not that this is a concept that was not discussed in the Timberwolves dressing room a couple. It has been on the radar of the coaching staff and they know what needs to be done. Now it’s just a matter of putting words into actions.
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