At just 23 years old, Anthony Edwards has already established himself as one of the NBA’s elite talents. As the leader of the Minnesota Timberwolves, he has guided the franchise to four consecutive playoff appearances.
This Saturday, Edwards and the Timberwolves will take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round series in California, a matchup that promises high drama and star power.
LeBron shared praise for Anthony Edwards after spending time together on Team USA: pic.twitter.com/PV2IrqtT2S
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James, a four-time NBA champion, spoke highly of Edwards ahead of their postseason battle. “Ant is amazing. Unbelievable basketball junkie. Loves to play the game of basketball. Great kid. All the success he’s gotten so far throughout his young career has been awesome to see. He’s put the work in,” James said, as reported by Lakers Nation’s Daniel Starkand.
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James and Edwards spent time together last summer during the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where they helped Team USA secure a gold medal against France. Now, they face off as adversaries, each looking to lead their team deep into the playoffs.