Anthony Edwards has no doubt covering Kyrie Irving 1-on-1
Anthony Edwards he’s never met a challenge he didn’t like, and that includes being locked out one of the greatest ball handlers in the NBA history. The Minnesota Timberwolves star recently made waves by claiming that she can absolutely keep herself Kyrie Irving in a one-on-one environment. While Irving is currently working his way back from a torn ACL, the “Ant-Man’s” confidence hasn’t wavered one bit.
“Oh, I can definitely guard Kyrie,” Edwards said when asked about the hypothetical matchup. “In a 1v1 setting, I like it.”
“Oh, I can definitely guard Kyrie (Irving) … In a 1-on-1 environment, I like it”
Anthony Edwards says he could go 1-on-1 with Kyrie Irving ๐
โ ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 15, 2026
That’s it the exact brand of fearless bravado which has the Timberwolves sitting near the top of the Western Conference. Minnesota recently took care of business against a shorthanded Dallas Mavericks team on January 28, 2026, walking away with a dominant 118-105 victory. Even without Irving on the floor to test his theory, Edwards made his presence felt across the stat sheet.
The face of the franchise finished the night with 20 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals in 38 minutes of action. While Julius Randle led the way with a whopping 31 points, Edwards acted as the engine that kept the Wolves ahead.
On the other side, PJ Washington tried to keep the Mavericks afloat with 21 points, but Dallas clearly missed the offensive gravity of its star backcourt.
Irving has historically been a nightmare for Minnesotaaveraging 31.6 points in his last ten games against them. However, with the Timberwolves currently boasting a 34-22 record and one of the most expensive defenses in the league, Edwards is eager for a chance to prove his defensive chops. For now, the NBA world can only imagine what a duel between these two would look like, but Edwards has already made his choice.
2026-02-15 03:20:00
