Minnesota Timberwolves’ most developed and upcoming player Anthony Edwards, aims for a successful 2023-24 season, wanting to lead his team much ahead in the playoffs than last year. He is focused on improving himself and putting up a good performance in the upcoming season.
Edwards wants to have a clash set up with the league’s best teams. In a recent interview, he showed his excitement for a potential playoff clash with the Golden State Warriors especially with Draymond Green.
Anthony Edwards issues playoffs challenge to Draymond Green
Anthony Edwards, in an interview with Heir, discussed that he is waiting for the upcoming NBA season, in which he hopes to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to improve their last year’s disappointing postseason performance.
“Because Draymond [Green] talks so much trash. That's pretty much the only reason."
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Anthony Edwards said that he would like to face the Golden State Warriors in the postseason by saying, “Definitely going back to the playoffs, and going further in the playoffs. … I want to play the Warriors in the playoffs. I want to get to the Warriors. Wherever they’re at, I want to get to them,” “I mean, because Draymond talks so much trash. That’s pretty much the only reason,”
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Nuggets also won the title. Although the Timberwolves and Warriors have never met in the playoffs before, Edwards is certain that this year will finally provide them a chance to settle the score and there will be a thrilling postseason matchup with the Warriors. A matchup between the Timberwolves and the Warriors in the playoffs would be interesting due to the teams’ players and their skills.
Edwards’ bold announcement to become best player in NBA
During the current Summer League, Anthony Edwards was asked by an interviewer about his growth as a premier guard in the league and his journey to becoming an All-Star.
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When questioned about his current standing as an NBA player, Edwards confidently responded, “I think I should be in conversation with the best players in the NBA, not now, but after next year, I will be. Because of the season I’m gonna have.”
The young Timberwolves star has set up high expectations for himself in the upcoming season. Anthony Edwards acknowledged his progress so far and seemed determined to continue improving his game to be mentioned among the league’s elite players. Only the upcoming season can tell how he performs and how far the Timberwolves can reach in the season.
