Stephen A. Smith explains why he thinks Anthony Edwards will be the next face of NBA.
Stephen A. Smith passionately expressed his confidence in Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ ability to win their playoff series against the Denver Nuggets.
He highlighted Edwards’ sensational performance throughout the season and particularly in the postseason, emphasizing his dominance in crucial moments, especially in the fourth quarter.
“I got Anthony Edwards in the Minnesota Timberwolves winning this series. I mean I’ve seen enough. This brother is something. He is so sensational, it’s hard to put into words… The 33.5 that he’s averaging against Denver this season. The 33.4 he’s averaging in this postseason let me tell you this right now.”
“Fourth quarter in the postseason, he leads the entire league in points at 10.8, 69% shooting from the field 57% shooting from three-point range, and hasn’t missed a free throw in 14 attempts. This is in the fourth quarter. This is what he’s doing. At the age of 22, okay, we know the athleticism.”
“But guess what we also see? We don’t just see the athleticism when he drives to the basketball We see the athleticism when he blocking shots on the defensive side of the ball He is the best two-way guard in the NBA right now.”
Smith provided statistical evidence to support his assertion, pointing out Edwards’ impressive averages against the Nuggets in the regular season and his stellar performance in the current postseason.
He highlighted Edwards’ scoring prowess, particularly in the fourth quarter, where he leads the entire league in points, showcasing remarkable efficiency with high shooting percentages from the field, three-point range, and the free-throw line.
