The subsequent time you’re out and about and occur to run into Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, don’t dare consult with him as an All-Star. Regardless that he’s certainly a one-time All-Star “choice,” he gained’t acknowledge this reality. He doesn’t depend it since he wasn’t a first-choice choice to the workforce.

“That All-Star Recreation [selection] didn’t depend. Anyone obtained damage, and I used to be the fallback man… I don’t even like when folks name me an All-Star.” – Anthony Edwards

We not often, if ever, see gamers denounce their All-Star choices, whatever the circumstances. These All-Star appearances are one of many important standards with regards to gamers buying larger paydays. Edwards is already top-of-the-line scorers within the NBA and shouldn’t have any downside with contracts. However accolades like All-Star, All-NBA, All-Protection and different honors actually add up and contribute to creating more cash as a participant’s profession develops.

Whereas his feedback in all probability aren’t one thing his agent would endorse, Edwards actually obtained his level throughout. No matter his emotions about being second banana, it says All-Star on his resume. Regardless of the case, this perspective appears to have motivated Edwards, with him main the way in which in Minnesota and the franchise off to its finest begin in years.

It’s nonetheless early within the season, however the Timberwolves lead the Western Convention with a 15-4 document and a two-game edge over the Thunder and Nuggets. Edwards is averaging 26 factors per sport, main the workforce with Karl-Anthony Cities clearly within the sidekick function. Final yr, it felt like there was nonetheless some confusion about who would take the lead on this workforce, and it seems like they’ve lastly figured it out. If the Wolves keep on observe, Edwards can be an All-Star, however “for actual” this time, as he gained’t have to fret about filling in as a result of an harm. He’s now positively the man in Minnesota.