LeBron James and Steve Kerr BLOWN AWAY by Anthony Edwards after young star’s incredible performance

LeBron James and Steve Kerr left stunned by Anthony Edwards' 34-point performance.

LeBron James and Steve Kerr BLOWN AWAY by Anthony Edwards after young star’s incredible performance

Steve Kerr and LeBron James (Credits: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle), Anthony Edwards (Credits: Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Anthony Edwards exceeded everyone’s expectations in his most recent FIBA World Cup game against Germany. He scored 34 points, aiding in a comeback victory for Team USA, who trailed by as many as 16 points in the third quarter. Ant’s performance led to an 18-0 run securing the win.

Ant’s outstanding performance earned praise from NBA figures, including LeBron James and Team USA Head Coach Steve Kerr. Kerr referred to Ant as “The Guy,” recognizing him as the team’s best player after leading the team to a 5-0 run in the exhibition phase of the tournament.

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LeBron, the NBA’s All-Time leading scorer, also commended Edwards’ play, tweeting, “? Man cooking!! That boy ?” to express his approval. Ant, along with LeBron’s teammate Austin Reaves, secured the victory against Germany and is set to face New Zealand in their opening tournament game, aiming to replicate their success.

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Is it possible for Team USA to win a gold medal in the FIBA World Cup?

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Anthony Edwards and his teammates have a strong chance to win the gold medal if they can replicate their performances against similar competition in the later stages of the tournament. Team USA completed their tune-in games with five wins and will now travel to Manila for their three group C matches.

They will compete against New Zealand, Greece (without Giannis Antetokounmpo), and Jordan. The top two teams from the group will progress to the single-elimination knockout stage. Teams like Germany, Spain, and Slovenia are expected to challenge Team USA for the gold medal, making the competition intense.

Led by No.10 Anthony Edwards, who wears the same number as the late Kobe Bryant, Team USA has a roster capable of potentially winning all their games and securing the gold medal. However, their 5-0 record doesn’t necessarily reflect their court chemistry, which needs further development. European teams could exploit their defense if improvements aren’t made. NBA fans hope to see their stars succeed and demonstrate that even young talents can triumph against the world’s best.

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