BleedGopher
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Per Zach:
Edwards isn’t just trying to prove himself to those who came before him. That’s something every young star attempts to do as they develop their stardom. He is in a race to the top in this era of parity.
If the Wolves do find a way to defeat the Warriors and get back to the conference finals, the historically dominant Oklahoma City Thunder or the resilient Nuggets will be waiting. Gilgeous-Alexander could be there to take his next step toward being a first-time champion, or Jokić will again be stalking the NBA Finals like Godzilla ambles toward a major metropolitan city with freshly created infrastructure.
This is where Edwards and the Wolves will hope to be underestimated yet again. It’s where they hope Edwards can match SGA or Jokić, or maybe even exceed them. It has to happen before Wembanyama starts to become fully realized down the road, basically as if SkyNet has actually created a 7-foot-5 Terminator who plays basketball. It has to bump up against Tatum trying to restore the balance of the NBA’s history by bringing consecutive championships back to normalcy. It has to happen before Luka gets a more well-rounded team in Lakers jerseys.
Edwards has a lot on his plate. Legends. Contemporaries. Past. Present. Future. And all the while, he’s letting everybody know about it, whether or not you believe in him or you’ve been converted. It doesn’t ultimately matter to Edwards, because before any and every moment, he’s just there staring at the person across from him. Be that you, me, a legend of the game or a peer in a foot race with him for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Engine idling, ready to roar. Eyes squinting, figuring things out. A head nod, a smile and he’s ready to talk some trash and get down to business. Whatever comes next.
www.nytimes.com
Howl Wolves!!
Edwards isn’t just trying to prove himself to those who came before him. That’s something every young star attempts to do as they develop their stardom. He is in a race to the top in this era of parity.
If the Wolves do find a way to defeat the Warriors and get back to the conference finals, the historically dominant Oklahoma City Thunder or the resilient Nuggets will be waiting. Gilgeous-Alexander could be there to take his next step toward being a first-time champion, or Jokić will again be stalking the NBA Finals like Godzilla ambles toward a major metropolitan city with freshly created infrastructure.
This is where Edwards and the Wolves will hope to be underestimated yet again. It’s where they hope Edwards can match SGA or Jokić, or maybe even exceed them. It has to happen before Wembanyama starts to become fully realized down the road, basically as if SkyNet has actually created a 7-foot-5 Terminator who plays basketball. It has to bump up against Tatum trying to restore the balance of the NBA’s history by bringing consecutive championships back to normalcy. It has to happen before Luka gets a more well-rounded team in Lakers jerseys.
Edwards has a lot on his plate. Legends. Contemporaries. Past. Present. Future. And all the while, he’s letting everybody know about it, whether or not you believe in him or you’ve been converted. It doesn’t ultimately matter to Edwards, because before any and every moment, he’s just there staring at the person across from him. Be that you, me, a legend of the game or a peer in a foot race with him for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Engine idling, ready to roar. Eyes squinting, figuring things out. A head nod, a smile and he’s ready to talk some trash and get down to business. Whatever comes next.
As Timberwolves march on, Anthony Edwards races against past, present and future
The Warriors present another challenge for Edwards. And another legend for him to take down.
www.nytimes.com
Howl Wolves!!
