NBA News: Minnesota star Anthony Edwards warns of his limitless potential

The Minnesota Timberwolves have started their preseason with back-to-back wins and are emerging as serious contenders for a successful playoff run. At the top is the 22-year-old star Anthony Edwardswho recently sent a strong message to the league about his limitless potential.

Edwards has emerged as the Timberwolves’ leader at just 22 years old, leading them to the conference finals last season for the first time in nearly two decades. He highlighted his rapid rise in the Netflix documentary From 5.

“When you’re in your prime, you’re like 26. The things I do, these things I do at 22.” Edwards said. “Imagine I’m 25, 26 and the s- is perfect, everything is perfect. If I could fast-forward my next season to the playoffs, I would. You better come back and work a little harder. So let’s go for a full ride, buckle up.”

As the 2024-25 season begins, Edwards is aiming for his goal third consecutive All-Star appearance After setting career highs in points, assists, field goal percentage and free throw percentage last season.

Edwards is going for MVP

As the Timberwolves build on last season’s success, Edwards has his sights set on one of the league’s highest individual honors: the NBA MVP award.

“Yeah, hell yeah, sure, no question [that I have the game to be the MVP in the league]”,” Edwards told NBA TV. “And that’s what I strive for. At this point there is nothing else to choose. I have a great team. I have no excuses [not] to win games. Great coaching team, great organization. Now it’s up to me to make it happen. I’ll definitely try.”

Edwards sends a motivational message to Timberwolves fans

When asked about his outlook for the upcoming season, Edwards expressed his appreciation for the support and his determination to bring a championship to Minnesota.

“I feel like Minnesota State gives us so much love and support. We can’t wait to get back out there and compete for them.” Edwards said. “We had a good season last year, but Minnesota deserved better.”

“The city and the fans deserve a banner,“he continued. “Last year was like an appetizer. This year we want the whole meal. We know it won’t be easy and we know it will take work. But we love the work and are ready to eat.”

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