Anthony Edwards' Evolution brings new life to Minnesota

Last summer was the turning point where Anthony Edwards was transformed into the undeniable leader of the Wolves Pack, which we dominate today. Minnesota's defeat against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finale in May certainly played a role, but it was Edwards Experience and Journey with the team USA at the Olympic Games in Paris, who started his transformation from deadly goal shooters to Bonafide superstar.

From his lonely college year at the University of Georgia to his five seasons in the NBA, the explosive sportiness of Edwards, the skills and trust were never questioned. In order to take this next step in size, he had to add his game not only on the pitch, but also to him.

“I think I played a lot of 'I' ball last year and I learned that you couldn't win without your teammates. You need the other four people on the floor,” said Edwards in relation to what he took during his time with people like Lebron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant as a member of the team.

The leadership and maturity that Edwards showed at the age of 23 has not been unnoticed. Mike Conley, the 18-year-old NBA veteran, who spent his last years in the league with Edwards in Minnesota, believes in him, no matter what happens.

“He worked for it all season,” said Conley.

“And he led us to this point … he (Edwards), Julius, Donte – all the people who followed us after us. Everything starts with him.”

This brings us to the next step in the development of Edwards – selflessness – and the speed with which it became so obvious in its growth as a person and player. The evidence lies in pudding, so it's time to talk about the numbers.

Let's take a look at the total statistics in a few areas from 2023 to 24 compared to 2024-25. Last season Minnesota took 17th place in the offensive rating (114.6), 15. In 3-converter (12.6) 23. In 3-point attempts (32.7) and third in a 3-point percentage (38.7). This year the offensive rating rose to 8th place (115.7) while they took fifth place in 3 p.m.15.0) and 3Pa (39.9), but your 3p% (37.7) stayed in fourth place.

The offensive philosophy was shot with the additions by Julius Randle and Donte Divincenzo in the direction of volume that were shot behind the arch, but it was maximized by Edwards. Ants recorded career height in points (27.6) and 3P% (39.5) led the NBA in 3-converter (320), was in 3S-Made per game (4.1) and fourth in experiments per (10.3). A year ago he took 45th place in 3 p.m.2.4) and 39. In 3Pa (6.7), which leads to a 35.7% brand.

With two new parts that were added to the puzzle this year, the first two months of the regular season did not come without adjustments, but the script was officially reversed by 2025.

Minnesota went from January 32-18 and closed the regular season with a distance of 17: 4 to earn number 6 in the west despite the trunk cash. Before the new year, Edwards achieved an average of 24.8 ppg, 43.9 passes per, which led to 3.9 APG, and the Timberwolves as a team achieved 109.2 ppg. After 1 January, his goal exploded to 29.5 ppg to help the wolves on average 117.6 ppg, and his pass rose to 46.0 per night while he spent 5.0 APG.

Edwards' development and maturity this season has transformed Minnesota into title candidates.

“What he does for our team every evening is something special. He makes the game easy for all of us,” said Randle.

Now Edwards and his teammates will get another chance to show that in today's game 1 of the Western Conference Finals they are ready in an enemy environment in Oklahoma City (8:30 et p., ESPN).