Tyler Stearns |
Anthony Edwards has been putting on a show this playoffs. He led an upset of the Nuggets in Denver with his 43-point performance. He proved in that game that could be the face of the league. Every drive he took, shot he made, and block he had was incredible. The best moment of the game was his fadeaway jumper to push the lead to 11 with a minute and a half left.
If he can keep up this performance for the rest of the series, the Wolves may have a serious shot at winning their first NBA title. Their defense was solid in game one and their offense flowed well. What was the best thing for them was the fact that the game was in Denver, meaning they took away one game of home-court advantage for the Nuggets.
In terms of Edwards, though, this playoff has shown how high his ceiling is. His playoff dominance is reminiscent of another Midwest superstar from 40 years ago. The athleticism, shooting, and finishing are all similar as well. Is it too early to draw MJ comparisons with Anthony Edwards? I think not.
If he can somehow carry the Timberwolves to their first NBA championship this season, he will automatically become a top-three player in the league. His stats and his playstyle already warrant a top-ten shout. If he can continue this dominance and prove that he is a superstar in this league, he has a legitimate shot at being one of the greatest players of all time. It may seem like a complete overreaction, but his athleticism and his mentality is comparable to some of the all time greats.
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