“He wants to be a Heat so bad” – Amidst Damian Lillard’s demands, Anthony Edwards drops HUGE HINT on dream destination
During Damian Lillard's trade demand, Minnesota star Anthony Edwards has dropped a significant hint regarding his potential dream destination.
Anthony Edwards and Erik Spoelstra (via BVM Sports)
The Miami Heat are known for their Heat Culture, which requires anyone joining the Heat to put in relentless effort and work to secure their spot on the roster. Players aiming to win a championship often hope to land with the Heat during their career. Despite being the 8th seed last season, they defied the odds and made the finals, giving the Denver Nuggets a tough fight.
This is the reason Damian Lillard specifically requested a trade to the Heat. He believes that playing for them will lead to success as they have shown immense grit and determination, resulting in two Finals appearances in four years. Lillard sees himself as the final piece to the Heat’s championship puzzle.
Lillard isn’t the only one recognizing the Heat’s impact on players. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards shares this mindset, praising coach Erik Spoelstra and his ability to bring the Heat Culture to Team USA Edwards expressed how Spoelstra’s energy and attention to detail have been impressive and indicative of Heat Culture.
“He’s been dope, man. Bringing a lot of energy, the Heat Culture,” Edwards said of Spoelstra, per Complex Sports. “It’s exciting to see. His first day with the scout, I was like, ok, I see what they mean when they say Heat Culture. He came in with a lot of energy, getting right to the point. So precise with the details. So, it’s dope.”
Twitter reacts to Anthony Edwards dropping a hint towards joining Miami Heat
Many NBA players, except for a few, would eagerly join the Miami Heat if given the opportunity. After Edwards’ comments on Heat Culture following Team USA’s win against New Zealand, fans started speculating about his potential move to the Heat.
Here are some of the fan reactions from Twitter:
The speculation arises even though Anthony Edwards recently signed a lucrative rookie extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves worth $260 million over five years. However, in the new era of the NBA, where players demand trades even with multiple years left on their contracts, we can never definitively rule out a potential future move by Edwards to the Heat.
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