Anthony Edwards, a worthy successor to LeBron James and Kevin Durant
Exactly at 24 years and 156 days, Anthony Edwards On Thursday night, he became the third youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points. He reached that milestone with his first basket of the fourth quarter, a midrange shot with seven minutes remaining, to give the Wolves a 13-point lead. against the Cavaliers
Only LeBron James (23 years, 59 days) and Kevin Durant (24 years, 33 days) were younger to reach the 10,000-point career milestone. Four other players were under the age of 25 when they reached that threshold: Kobe Bryant, Luka Doncic, Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony.
“It’s great to be honest, but I know I still have a long way to go, so in the end it’s not much,” Anthony Edwards responded after the win against the Cavaliers. “I’m a little bummed I passed on Kobe. I wish I’d waited another 100 days or so…”
A new weapon in the attack
It is considered “the best current player in the NBA” Julius Randle, Edwards handed the match ball to the spectator at the end of the match, which is proof that he did not necessarily attach much importance to it. The most important thing for him is the good passing of the Wolves (four wins in a row) and the individual progress in catching the two.
“Nine times out of 10 last year, when teams double-teamed me, I had to drop the ball. Now I can go to the post and make plays from there. So I’m just expanding my game.” he explains. “I’m very comfortable. Like I said, you’ve got to read it right. They take two of me to pick and roll with Rudy, and I find Rudy in there. They take two of me when we’re playing small, I find Dante, I find Jayden in the corner. I’m doing video, and I notice a little read here and there.
Another notable improvement is his mastery of the “pull-up jumper.” “When the blockers are in the game, I rely on them more. A team like tonight, they have two or three guys just waiting to block. So you have to stop and get shots. It’s a comfortable shot for me now. I couldn’t say that a few years ago.”
2026-01-09 08:42:00
