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Anthony Edwards says he's 'No. 1 option' on U.S. Olympic roster featuring LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant

Anthony Edwards had a breakout season while leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals.

Now he says it's his turn to lead Team USA.

The 22-year-old NBA All-Star was asked on Sunday where he fits into Team USA's roster as it prepares for the upcoming Paris Olympics. He intends to play the same role he does in Minnesota — as the team's "No. 1 option."

"I'm still the No. 1 option," Edwards said Sunday while speaking with media from Team USA's training camp in Las Vegas. "Ya'll might look at it differently, I don't look at it no different.