“Anthony Edwards named new franchise player for Minnesota Timberwolves”

We change leaders on the Wolves side. The director of basketball operations, Tim Connelly, has designated Anthony Edwards as the player around which the wolves will articulate their sports project. In line with his excellent season, the young 21-year-old guard now seems to have taken the lead over Karl-Anthony Towns.

“Virtually every decision we make going forward will be made with the importance of Anthony Edwards in mind”

This is the strong sentence released by Tim Connelly, the boss of the sportsman on the Wolves side, at a press conference at the end of the season. If Karl Anthony Towns has long embodied THE face of the franchise, now places another young wolf to bring the project to Minnesota. Obviously, the big cat is not shelved, but we make it clear to everyone that we want to move forward with Edwards as a priority.

“Pretty much every decision we make going forward is going to be with Ant paramount.” — Tim Connelly charts the path for the Timberwolves https://t.co/9Z801iRU8g

— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) May 3, 2023

“There’s not much he can’t do. He is fantastic as a person and as a player we are lucky to have him.”

“I really like how Anthony has grown in personality and leadership within our team. When he spoke, when he engaged, it gave our team a boost. And obviously his performances have confirmed that most of the time throughout the year”.

Totally praised, the idea of ​​the Minnesota side is clear, make the ant the new franchise player. It must be said that with almost 25 points average, 6 assists and 4 rebounds, the man has arguments. And his youth, 21, has finished tipping the scales in his favor.

“We’re on a mission to nurture the best 21-year-old player in the world, who is, as you know, a great boy, who wants it, who’s very competitive and has an outstanding work ethic. As he grows, we want him to lead us to victory surrounded by winners.”

If the management still seems to believe in the twin towers project inside, the front office sends a clear message for the future. Yes, everyone wants to go back to work, it’s wonderful, but now it will be behind Ant and no one else.

One thing is certain in Minnesota, we want to take the bull by the horns and make a 180° turn even if it means making some strong choices. The message is passed: Anthony Edwards is the new sheriff of Minneapolis.

Source : The Athletic