Timberwolves, a team that will never be short of champions.. Talent is their greatest asset, but it has also become their long-term laughing stock. The team once had such talented players as Wiggins , Downs , LaVine , but they always lingered on the edge of the playoffs, and they were fortunate enough to come to the playoffs until the arrival of Butler. After Butler left, the Timberwolves were once again a contender for the top spot. This season, they won the No. 1 pick again. The Edwards that they chose is not the type of "heaven's favorite" like Wiggins. However, after scoring 42 points for the second time this season, the Timberwolves have It seems to have touched their answer.
NBAThe first player in history to score 40+ at the age of 19 and hit at least 5 three-pointers, This is Edwards' achievement after facing the Grizzlies today. This record is as well known as James , magician, Jordan and other superstars have never done it. And Edwards has made 150 three-pointers at the age of 19 years and 273 days, which is also the youngest age record in NBA history to hit 150 three-pointers.
And in this game, he scored 42 points on 8 of 9 three-pointers and also got 6 rebounds and 7 assists , which also made him the only player in the history of the Timberwolves. A rookie player who scored 30+5+5 data in a single game. also became the third NBA player to score 40+5+5 in his teenage years (13-29 years old) after James and Durant . Edwards hit these four records in the first battle, which can be said to have directly ended the best rookie competition between him and the three goals. In addition, he is the first player to score 1,000 career points in this rookie. It can be said that The level is already a lot ahead of the rookies of the same class.
Edwards has played a total of 66 games this season, starting 49 games. can contribute 18.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. This is a typical offensive guard play . Averaging nearly 20 points per game in his rookie season also serves as a measure of rookie potential, and he certainly won't be a debut-and-peak player like Evans. He is really likely to grow into a player of at least an All-Star level. Brother Hua Zi, who already has the momentum to become the new Wolf King, will join hands with Towns to enter the season as a Gemini soon. playoffs.
is so sure because of his offensive talent and physical condition. 's three-pointer hit rate is 32.8% this season, which is not excellent, but it has reached the pass line. The 8 three-pointers in this game can also prove that he has the ability to make three-pointers. Like in college, his shooting percentage is relatively low because he is not an excellent shooting choice. It is worth mentioning that this point is also in the library of the year. The shortcomings listed in the rookie report here. Edwards likes to shoot those more difficult three-pointers. If this kind of ball is scored, it is a giant planet, and if it fails to score, it is a big five. happened to be hit today! What I'm trying to say is that he has the same offensive acumen and determination as Curry.
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In terms of physical condition, Brother Hua Zi is even more top-notch. Like Evans back then, Edwards has a very strong physique. At 1.93 meters, his weight has reached 102 kilograms. He is a small steel cannon. figure. This allows him to adapt smoothly from NCAA to the NBA, and his height also has an advantage in the current No. 1 position in the West.The wingspan of 2.06 meters enhances his threat on the defensive end, and he has the potential to become an excellent defender. A dual-player with both offense and defense is his future development direction, at present, he needs more experience in reading games to continuously improve his shot selection and optimize his offensive methods, Maybe we can see it in two years The Timberwolves are back in the Western Conference playoffs under his leadership!