The following time you’re out and about and occur to run into Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, don’t dare confer with him as an All-Star. Regardless that he’s certainly a one-time All-Star “selection,” he gained’t acknowledge this reality. He doesn’t depend it since he wasn’t a first-choice choice to the staff.
“That All-Star Game [selection] didn’t count. Somebody got hurt, and I was the fallback guy… I don’t even like when people call me an All-Star.” – Anthony Edwards
We not often, if ever, see gamers denounce their All-Star picks, whatever the circumstances. These All-Star appearances are one of many important standards on the subject of gamers buying larger paydays. Edwards is already among the finest scorers within the NBA and should not have any drawback with contracts. However accolades like All-Star, All-NBA, All-Protection and different honors definitely add up and contribute to creating extra money as a participant’s profession develops.
Whereas his feedback most likely aren’t one thing his agent would endorse, Edwards definitely obtained his level throughout. No matter his emotions about being second banana, it says All-Star on his resume. Regardless of the case, this angle appears to have motivated Edwards, with him main the way in which in Minnesota and the franchise off to its greatest begin in years.
It’s nonetheless early within the season, however the Timberwolves lead the Western Conference with a 15-4 record and a two-game edge over the Thunder and Nuggets. Edwards is averaging 26 factors per recreation, main the staff with Karl-Anthony Towns 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 monitor, Edwards shall be an All-Star, however “for real” this time, as he gained’t have to fret about filling in attributable to an damage. He’s now positively the man in Minnesota.
