Mark Cuban’s influence on Anthony Edwards’ free throw changeup
Mark Cuban he may not be anywhere near the free throw line, but he lives rent-free Anthony Edwards’ routine right now. Minnesota Timberwolves Star Edwards admitted this week that he has changed his form at the line after Mark Cuban called him out for repeatedly crossing the line on his free throws.
Cuban went on the “Road Trippin'” podcast in September and said that Edwards “crosses the line every time,” even claiming to have spoken to the league about it.
That criticism went viral, and Anthony Edwards felt it. In an interview shared by Andrew Dukowitz, said: “Some famous guy went on Instagram or went on a podcast and talked about my free throws, and it brought it to everyone’s attention, so I had to change.
Anthony Edwards on Eliminating a Step on His Free Throw (Spoiler Mark Cuban’s Guilty)
“Some famous guy went on Instagram or went on a podcast and talked about my free throws and it brought it to everyone’s attention so I had to change it”
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— Andrew Dukowitz (@adukeMN) November 30, 2025
He called his mid-career mechanic change “difficult,” but added that given how often he lives in the gym, he doesn’t think that should be an excuse. Now he says he tries to shoot about 200 free throws a day.
Anthony Edwards eliminated a small step that carried him over the line while the ball was in the air, a move Cuban argued should have been whistled as a lane violation. Now Edwards is more upright and still on the line, focusing on rhythm instead of moving forward.
So far, the numbers suggest that the adjustment is going quite well. On Saturday 119-115 victory over the Boston CelticsAnthony Edwards was 10-for-11 at the line while dropping 39 points on 12 of 24 shootingincluding 5-of-11 from 3-point range via ESPN Box Score. The Minnesota Timberwolves finished 16-for-20 as a team, 80% of the game night was decided in the final minute.
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