As the NBA offseason continues, fans are getting a closer look at the league’s emerging talent, just two months before the 2023-24 season begins on Oct. 24.
Team USA, under the leadership of head coach Steve Kerr, is currently competing in the FIBA World Cup in the Philippines. Unlike previous years, Kerr’s team lacks established superstars, instead focusing on a roster full of young players eager to prove themselves on the international stage.
While big-name stars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry opted out of the competition, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards has been making a major impression, prompting many to believe he is poised to become the NBA’s next big superstar.
Patrick Beverley, Edwards’ former teammate in Minnesota, shared his thoughts on what lies ahead for the rising star during an appearance on Gil’s Arena. Beverley speculated that Edwards would eventually leave the Timberwolves.
According to Beverley, Edwards’ talent and charisma would shine brighter in a major market like Los Angeles or New York, where his abilities and personality could truly flourish, something he feels is hindered in Minnesota’s smaller market.
Despite this, Edwards recently signed a five-year contract extension with the Timberwolves, which complicates any potential move to another team for the time being, unless he chooses to push for a trade.
It will be intriguing to follow Edwards’ journey and see if his future involves playing in a larger market as his career progresses.
