Anthony Edwards gets cosign from former NBA stars as ‘Face of the NBA’ after highlight block

Anthony Edwards is the face of the next generation of ballers.

Anthony Edwards gets cosign from former NBA stars as ‘Face of the NBA’ after highlight block

The recent game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Indiana Pacers was the game where Anthony Edwards showcased his true game and potential. Edwards dominated throughout the game, but in the clutch, after hitting some crucial shots, Ant missed a free throw. This allowed the Pacers to tie the game, being down by two.

In the following play, Ant’s game-saving block took everyone by surprise. It was not only the highlight of the game but might as well be the defensive play of the year. Edwards hit his head on the rim while blocking the shot, again showing off his incredible athleticism.

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Former NBA player, Chandler Parsons had nothing but praise for the 22-year-old. Here is what he had to say on Run It Back:

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This is the place he's going to have to make with Karl-Anthony Towns. And this was unbelievable. This is why he's going to be, and if not already, the face of the NBA. He does plays like this. He's exciting to watch. He scores the basketball. He defends.
Chandler Parsons said

Parsons’ words say it all, defining Ant’s game. Edwards puts a lot of effort on both ends of the floor while managing the load of the game as well. Ant finished the game with 44 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, and multiple clutch plays. With the next generation coming in as the top players of the league, Edwards might even rise as the face of the league very soon.

What is next for Anthony Edwards?

With fan favorites like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and others coming close to their last few seasons in the league, the next generation is about to take over. This set of players includes star athletes like Anthony Edwards, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Jayson Tatum, and more. Out of the listed players, Edwards is one of the best, and from this point, his game only seems to improve.

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The Wolves finally have the ideal roster after years, having two dangerous big men, KAT and Rudy Gobert, an exceptional all-rounder, Anthony Edwards, and several other helpful assets. In the coming years, if the franchise decides to keep the same roster and keep building around its three core players, the team will be favorites to win the championship, possibly even over the Celtics as well.

Edwards continues to contribute more and more to the team, as the Wolves hope to make a deep playoff run this season. Standing as one of the top teams in the West, the Wolves are serious title contenders. It will be interesting to see Edwards perform this postseason, having improved considerably since the past year.

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