Blake Griffin highlights the underrated skill of Anthony Edwards
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is having another great campaignshowing once again why many consider him the face of the NBA.
Although he scoffed at the label, Edwards can’t simply ignore the impact it has on the league, especially among fans. Edwards’ electrifying style and colorful personality they made him a very popular player in his generation.
24 year old Edwards has also matured over the yearshe understands the game better and recognizes that he needs to be a well-rounded player and not just a goal-scoring machine.
Former NBA star Blake Griffin pointed that out people have overlooked Edwards’ defensive acumen.
“Offensively, he’s gotten better and better every year, and it shows. But one thing I don’t hear talked about enough is how good of a defender he really is. He’s not a target guy. You don’t want to put him in a bunch of action. You kind of avoid him. He’s second on the team in steals, fourth in the NBA in rebounding,” Griffin said.
“He’s really a guy who gets it done on both ends of the floor, which is huge for the team.”
“He’s really a guy who gets it done on both ends of the floor.”@blakegriffin23 on the defensive growth of Anthony Edwards 🐜 pic.twitter.com/reOavkKkni
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Griffin, who was also a very popular player, also mentioned the importance of Edwards’ fun-loving attitude. Even when he’s on the court, he likes to talk and joke, which encourages him to play harder.
“The other thing I love about Ant is the joy he plays basketball and really lives life with. It’s contagious to a team, and that team takes on that personality,” Griffin added.
Edwards, who recently won his first All-Star Game MVP, has often touted his work ethic and tenacity to become among the NBA’s elite.
He has led the Timberwolves to a 36-23 record – fifth in the Western Conference – entering their game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Thursday.
2026-02-27 01:31:00
