The Minnesota Timberwolves have come a long way in recent years

By Elaine Blum | Dec 29, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Anthony Edwards #1, D'Angelo Russell #0, and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves look on against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 27, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Timberwolves defeated the 76ers 121-120 in double overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

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PORTLAND, OREGON – DECEMBER 12: Anthony Edwards # 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up prior to a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 12, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) /

Anthony Edwards is turning into a star for the Minnesota Timberwolves

Last season’s number one draft pick, Anthony Edwards, has proven to be a valuable asset to the team and to Town’s game. The guard has no problem dribbling and shooting the ball or distributing it to the other players, especially Towns underneath the basket.

The youngster is already averaging 22.1 points and leads the team in steals in only his second NBA season. Besides showing a mesmerizing personality and confidence on the court and off the court, the 20-year-old has also already made history.

When the Timberwolves played the Denver Nuggets last, Edwards made ten three-pointers, which makes him the youngest player to achieve that feat. As if that was not enough yet, Edwards is also the seventh player in NBA history to score 2,000 points at age 20 or younger, joining legends like LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

With these performances in mind, it is safe to say that Edwards is a big part of the Timberwolves’ newfound success, and may even be the inspiration behind it. He is able to combine his skills beautifully with those of his teammates, and with some more experience, he will soon be one of this generation’s greatest players.

Between Towns, the steady rock in the Timberwolves’ game, and the newcomer Edwards, you should not ignore other valuable players such as D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Patrick Beverley, either.

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