“Last year was like an appetizer” - Anthony Edwards vows to hand Minnesota its first NBA championship banner
Minnesota Timberwolves rising superstar Anthony Edwards has no dearth of confidence. The guard, known for his athleticism and high-energy play that has produced countless highlight moments in his young NBA career, exudes confidence both in his game and his demeanor.
His charisma and boldness in media interactions only add to his appeal, making him a box-office personality and a potential future face of the league.
Recently, the two-time All-Star made a confident declaration when discussing his expectations for the upcoming 2024-25 season. When asked about his goals for next season, Edwards confidently said that it's time for the T'wolves to bring a championship to the city of Minnesota:
"I feel like the state of Minnesota has given us so much love and support. We just can't wait to get back out there and put on for them," Edwards said, via the Minnesota Timberwolves' official Instagram account.
"We had a good season last year, but Minnesota deserves more. The city and the fans deserve a banner. Last year was like an appetizer. This year we want the whole meal. We know it won't be easy and we know it's gonna take work. But we love the work, and we ready to eat," the former Georgia star added.
Edwards and Timberwolves had a terrific season last year
The Minnesota Timberwolves had an impressive campaign last season, making a strong run to the Western Conference Finals, where they ultimately fell in five games to the Dallas Mavericks.
Edwards led the charge, consistently delivering impactful performances that propelled the franchise to a third-place finish in the Western Conference standings during the regular season.
Minnesota was one of seven teams in the NBA and one of five in the Western Conference to secure 50 wins in the season. Edwards and Co. finished the regular season with a 56-26 record.
In the playoffs, Minnesota swept the Kevin Durant and Devin Booker-led Phoenix Suns in the first round before knocking out Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in seven games.
Minnesota's remarkable season was largely a result of Edwards having his best year in the league. The one-time Olympic gold medalist averaged 25.9 points per game in the regular season last season after playing 79 games. Edwards shot 46.1% from the field and 35.7% from 3-point range while also recording 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.
In the playoffs, Edwards averaged 27.6 ppg on 48.1% shooting from the floor and 40.1% from beyond the arc along with 7.0 rpg and 6.5 apg.