Anthony Edwards is a bonafide superstar, though there might be one issue with his game.
Without Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves would be a rebuilding squad. He is essential to any level of success, even with his co-star Karl-Anthony Towns now sporting a New York Knicks jersey.
Edwards is now alone at the helm of the Mavericks, as Julius Randle hasn’t been at the level of a co-star that Towns was a season ago.
The Georgia product hasn’t had as easy of a time scoring the basketball with Towns being traded and less spacing on the floor, though his ability hasn’t changed and he’s still a superstar.
What Vince Carter doesn’t like about Anthony Edwards’ game
Edwards was the No. 1 overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft for a reason. He’s a supreme talent in the NBA and is capable of leading a franchise to eventually being a contender — as he did for the Timberwolves a season ago.
With a change in talent on the roster and having less floor spacing and 3-pointer shooters around him, he’s had to adapt his scoring approach and he’s begun shooting 3-pointers himself with more volume.
According to Hall of Fame NBA player Vince Carter, Edwards has started to “settle” for the outside shot rather than playing to his strengths, and he’s not a fan of it, as he revealed on “The Hoop Collective.”
“There’s a lot of guys I watch, I love Anthony Edwards, the way he plays,” Carter said. “I’m not a huge fan now of the scorer he is, settling for the three. I think he has so much to offer and he can still shoot the three, but he can settle it up by his ability to get to the basket when he wants.”
Edwards is incredibly athletic and is talented with the ball in his hands. With that, he thrives at using his ability to get to the rim and make plays close to the basket.
Why Edwards can’t play to his strength with the Timberwolves
When a club gets a superb talent like Edwards, they’ve got to construct their roster with that player’s strengths in mind. The former No. 1 overall pick is an engine to an offense. He needs secondary playmakers and 3-point shooters around him, capable of allowing him the space on the floor needed to get to the rim efficiently.
By trading Towns — who was the perfect co-star and floor spacer — for Randle, who takes the ball out of Edwards’ hands and doesn’t space the floor, the Timberwolves jeopardized the team’s ability to compete at the highest level.
In an ideal world, Edwards is getting to the rim with volume, occasionally shooting 3-point shots and playing to his strengths. He can’t do that with the current roster construction, forcing him into shooting 3-pointers with more volume.
Minnesota might have to seriously consider even more roster and lineup changes to prioritize their superstar player and keep him happy and productive on the floor.
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Former NBA superstar Vince Carter recently praised Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards, calling him a “special talent” with unlimited potential. However, Carter believes there is one area where Edwards could improve.
In a recent interview, Carter expressed his admiration for Edwards’ athleticism, scoring ability, and overall skill set. He noted that the young guard has the makings of a future star in the league.
But Carter also pointed out that there is one aspect of Edwards’ game that he is not a huge fan of: his shot selection. The former Slam Dunk Contest champion believes that Edwards needs to be more selective with his shots and not settle for difficult or contested looks.
Carter emphasized the importance of shot selection in the NBA, especially for a young player like Edwards who is still developing his game. He encouraged Edwards to be more patient and work on taking better, higher percentage shots.
Overall, Carter remains optimistic about Edwards’ future in the league and believes that with some adjustments, he can reach his full potential and become a dominant force in the NBA. It will be interesting to see how Edwards responds to this advice and continues to grow as a player.
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