The Minnesota Timberwolves are making waves in the Western Conference Semifinals, thanks in large part to the impressive performance of Anthony Edwards. The young star has been dominating on the court, and his latest showing against the Phoenix Suns has caught the attention of former NFL star Robert Griffin III.
After Edwards led the Timberwolves to victory over the Suns with a stellar 40-point, nine-rebound, six-assist performance, Griffin took to Twitter to praise the budding superstar. Griffin boldly predicted that Edwards would be the MVP of the league next season, citing his competitive mentality and ability to shine on the big stage.
Despite his youth, Edwards has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with, leading the Timberwolves to 56 wins and the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. His all-around game, including improved defense, has impressed fans and analysts alike.
With his continued growth and development, Edwards is poised to become the new face of the NBA, according to Griffin. The 22-year-old phenom has shown that he has what it takes to compete at the highest level and is only getting better with each game.
As the Timberwolves continue their playoff run, all eyes will be on Edwards to see if he can live up to the lofty expectations set for him by Griffin and others in the basketball world. Stay tuned to see if Edwards can lead his team to even greater heights in the postseason.