Anthony Edwards set to bag ‘major' role on Netflix documentary starring LeBron James, one-time NBA champ and 2 other stars: Report
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is reportedly in line to be under the spotlight for an upcoming Netflix docu-series focused on NBA players. The young guard has gotten bigger and bigger in the league thanks to his playstyle and confidence.
After leading the Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals this season, the former No. 1 overall pick is getting a major role on a Netflix show similar to the outstanding NFL series called 'Quarterback,' renamed 'Receiver' for the second season, as per insider Shams Charania.
"Edwards is expected to be the breakaway act of Netflix’s first NBA documentary series that includes LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler and Domantas Sabonis. The show is modeled after Netflix’s NFL “Quarterback” series," Shams Charania reported, via Legion Hoops on X.
Legion hoops also said that Edwards will be a "major star" in the series.
Besides Edwards, LeBron James, one-time NBA champJayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler and Domantas Sabonis will be featured in the series, too.
The first season of the NFL series featured three quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota showing details of their life and the challenges they face to become Super Bowl champions, make their teams competitive and even secure a new deal in the league.
Seeing the combination of youth and experience in the NBA series' lineup, this seems like an intriguing project.
Anthony Edwards is coming off a strong 2023-24 NBA season
Anthony Edwards confirmed that he's on the right track to become an established star in the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard always boasted huge confidence, backing it up with his notable performances on the court.
After clinching the No. 3 spot in the West standings, he took the Minnesota Timberwolves all the way to the Western Conference finals where Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving stopped them in five games. Anthony Edwards finished the season averaging 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, shooting 46.1% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc in 79 games.
Edwards is already making an impact on the younger generations, with Bronny James naming him one of his favorite players of all time.
"LeBron one, Steph two, Kyrie three, KD four and I have Ant and Shai tied at the five," Bronny said (via ESPN).
Anthony Edwards is now focused on helping Team USA win another gold medal in the upcoming Olympics. He is convinced that he's the No. 1 option on the team despite sharing touches with LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid, to name a few.