Anthony Edwards has built a legitimate case for himself as an All-Star this season. The dude has absolutely been the best player on the Timberwolves in Karl-Anthony Towns absence due to injury.
He’s averaging 24.8 points per game while shooting 46% from the field and 36% from deep. Over his last 10 games he’s actually shooting nearly 40% from 3-point range and has been a more efficient scorer.
Not only that, but the Timberwolves are in the Western Conference’s playoff picture after a slow start to their season and it’s been mostly because of him. And, on top of that, he’s got to be one of the best teammates in the NBA. That’s not a guarantee for the All-Star game but, again, there’s a case.
So when he wasn’t picked, Edwards could’ve easily just complained about it and started making his case publicly. He didn’t do that, though.
Instead, when asked about it, he shrugged it off.
Still can't get over the fact that Ant is 21 years old. Carries himself like a 30-year-old, 10-year vetpic.twitter.com/r8t5PkF0Aq
— Canis Hoopus (@canishoopus) February 3, 2023
“I knew I wasn’t going to get in. I was more surprised De’Aaron Fox didn’t get in…I mean, I’m just never the one that’s selected for things like that. I’ve got to go above and beyond and I will next year, so. I ain’t tripping.”
This isn’t necessarily anything we haven’t heard before from other players, but it’s just cool to hear a 21-year-old Anthony Edwards take such a mature stance on this when there are veteran players out there who absolutely wouldn’t.
He’ll get to the All-Star game one day. Until then, it’ll still be fun watching him eat hot fries and dunk all over people.