Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has ascended further into the NBA’s elite this summer, all without stepping foot on an NBA floor.
Edwards has assumed his new role as Captain America in Team USA’s pursuit of gold during the 2023 FIBA World Cup run as he poured in an efficient 34 points on 11/21 shooting overall while also going 4/8 from downtown and converting all eight of his free throws en route to completing a comeback win over the Team Germany on Sunday.
“He’s unquestionably the guy,” Team USA Head Coach Steve Kerr said after practice, per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.