“Warriors have no chance if he keeps on performing” Anthony Edwards picks Celtics as 2022 Champs because of Veteran X-Factor
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Anthony Edwards has become a household name among the young ballers in the NBA. The player was recruited number one overall during the 2020 NBA draft which was one of the most hyped classes in recent history. The Minnesota Timberwolves saw a star in the making and his presence gave an immediate boost to the team’s numbers.
This season, he was a major part of the Wolves’ success getting them into the playoffs after over a decade of fighting. He averaged 21.3 points along with 4.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game shooting 44.1% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc making 3 per game. Minnesota’s success was very short lived after going 2-4 against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round.
Anthony Edwards stars in his first ever movie with Hollywood icon Adam Sandler
Anthony Edwards made his debut in the film industry on June 3, 2022 in a movie that starred A-lister Adam Sandler. The film titled “Hustle” was released under Netflix which has been a hotspot for budding actors waiting to get their breakthrough moment. The movie stars NBA players namely Aaron Gordon, Boban Marjanovic, Trae Young and several others.
The movie has already received good ratings on the internet especially from fans of the game. It is currently 7.4/10 on IMDb and 91% rotten tomatoes. This movie has also gotten some of the best reviews Sandler has ever gotten in his career according to him. The storyline of the movie features a talent scout and his star discovery as he tries to work alongside the player to bring back success.
Anthony Edwards speaks NBA Finals, acting and starting his NBA career
It was quite the surprise seeing the young star in the movie. Anthony Edwards was spoken to on Collider Interviews. He spoke about all things basketball including his pick to win the title this season which was Boston Celtics. He also highlighted Al Horford and the veteran’s recently emergence saying, “Warriors have no chance if he keeps on performing.”
“I didn’t know that it was the same amount of hard work in basketball that it is in filmmaking,” he said bringing out similarities between his passion and career.“I was the most freaked out,” he said on working with Sandler. He also spoke on his experience as a rookie and new comer into the league saying, “How separated the floor is. It’s a lot easier to pass to get to the rim because the floor is so much bigger than it is in high school and college that I didn’t know and love.” He also appreciated the time he spent on set with his peers and claimed he had fun.
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