Anthony Edwards is already in boss mode to open the season
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Before registering this very complicated fadeaway, he had to go around… his teammate Julius Randle’s shoe. The latter, who had collapsed because he had no shoes, had just added leather Anthony Edwards who managed to create space for punishment.
This shot four minutes from the end match in Portland announced a small miracle “time for money” signed by the Wolves defender. A 3-pointer that opened a strong screen from Rudy Gobert, a “step-up” from the arc after getting rid of Jeremy Grant, and another mid-range pull-up to close out proceedings: it’s called taking matters into your own hands.
« He will score a goal, do everything he needs to do. It’s nothing new to me, this is what I’ve been watching for six years straight, so it’s just another day », minimize Jaden McDaniels presquee after going out with 41 points (14/28 shooting including 5/10 from distance) and 7 rebounds of his teammate and leader.
An unprecedented franchise-wide performance: It was the highest opening night point total in Wolves history. THE previous record it was founded in 2019 by his former partner Karl-Anthony Towns (36 points).
Big summer job
After the match, he was questioned by reporters about his ability to take penalties in the final, despite the wear and tear associated with his 39 minutes of play in this restart.
Anthony Edwards then highlights the work done with assistant Chris Hines, “ to exhaust themselves like a dog in the gym » after » third, fourth training of the day ».
Fatigue that he has therefore gotten used to with the idea of being ready from the start of this regular season. ” For the last five years, I’ve been trying to take the first ten games to get in shape. This year I told myself I would use the summer to do it », reports the 24-year-oldwho is entering his 6th season in the NBA and is thrilled to see it this work done during the off season pay.
Physical resistance that also allows him to more easily face defensive pressure from the opposite side. ” It’s like I’m trying to make contact, because I know I’m not just going to get the ball and look for an outside pass. I will keep dribbling and try to find another move. I was ready for it honestly », says Anthony Edwards, who is well on his way to shaking the league’s defense again this year.
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| Anthony Edwards | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2020-21 | MIN | 72 | 32 | 41.7 | 32.9 | 77.6 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 19.3 |
| 2021-22 | MIN | 72 | 34 | 44.1 | 35.7 | 78.6 | 0.9 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 21.3 |
| 2022-23 ☆ | MIN | 79 | 36 | 45.9 | 36.9 | 75.6 | 0.6 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 24.6 |
| 2023-24 ☆ | MIN | 79 | 35 | 46.1 | 35.7 | 83.6 | 0.7 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 25.9 |
| 2024-25 ☆ | MIN | 79 | 36 | 44.7 | 39.5 | 83.7 | 0.8 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 27.6 |
| 2025-26 | MIN | 1 | 39 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 100.0 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 41.0 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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