The main goal for All-Star guard Anthony Edwards is to bring the NBA title to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After that, Edwards might consider tapping into his multi-sport talents and try his luck in the NFL.

Edwards grew up playing football at several positions and was considered one of the best Pop Warner running backs in the nation. He later switched to basketball, considering it “more fun.” While Edwards’ decision was correct, since he is one of the NBA’s biggest young stars, he still hasn’t forgotten about his beginnings.

During a recent appearance on the Open Thoughts show hosted by Marco Summers, Edwards was asked about the prospects of playing in both NBA and NFL.

“I think I might be the first one,” Edwards said.

Summers was then curious about whether Edwards would actually try to do that.

“I’m gonna try… First I gotta handle my business in the NBA … Minnesota organization, we want to win a championship. After that, we’ll figure that out,” Edwards shared.

Anthony Edwards is currently having his best season as a pro. He is averaging 26.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, all career highs. The Wolves are one of the league’s most pleasant surprises, sitting at the top of the Western Conference with a league-best 11-4 record. 

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The Minnesota Timberwolves won’t be swept in their first-round series against the top-seeded Denver Nuggets after all. Their All-Star Anthony Edwards delivered a huge performance in a 108-114 overtime win on Sunday night to keep the Wolves alive in the playoffs for at least one more game.

The Timberwolves had to work hard for their win, failing to close out the game in regular time. Despite being up by 12 with less than three minutes left on the clock, they watched the Nuggets erase their lead and force overtime. However, Denver didn’t have enough gas to make a full comeback, with Minnesota getting the job done in the extra period to make it 1-3 in the series.

Edwards stepped up big-time for the Timberwolves, finishing the night with 34 points, six rebounds, and five assists while adding two steals and three blocks. Rudy Gobert had 14 points and 15 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 17 points and 11 boards.

“I don’t ever want to say I got swept in my career,” Edwards, who is averaging 32.3 points in playoffs this season, said after the game. “So I definitely took it personally tonight.”

The Wolves and Edwards will now have to return to Denver and try to do it all again if they want to make this a series.

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Georgia Bulldogs guard Anthony Edwards already knows the next step in his pro career. Edwards, who is the top prospect in the nation according to multiple rankings, announced on Friday that he will be entering the 2020 NBA Draft.

Edwards revealed his decision in an interview with 24/7 Sports, in which he also expressed the belief that he’ll be this year’s first overall pick.

“I just want to declare for the 2020 NBA draft,” said Edwards. “I think I should go No. 1, no doubt. That’s the only place I think I should go.”

According to Edwards, he has all the tools to make it in the NBA.

“I just feel like I got the physical tools,” he added. “I feel like my body frame is already there, and I’m going to stay in the gym and continue to get better.

Anthony Edwards already signed with an agency, choosing Octagon Basketball, which also represents the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry.

Edwards played 32 games this season with Georgia, averaging 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Several mock drafts are projecting him to be the first overall pick in 2020.

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The main goal for All-Star guard Anthony Edwards is to bring the NBA title to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After that, Edwards might consider tapping into his multi-sport talents and try his luck in the NFL.

Edwards grew up playing football at several positions and was considered one of the best Pop Warner running backs in the nation. He later switched to basketball, considering it “more fun.” While Edwards’ decision was correct, since he is one of the NBA’s biggest young stars, he still hasn’t forgotten about his beginnings.

During a recent appearance on the Open Thoughts show hosted by Marco Summers, Edwards was asked about the prospects of playing in both NBA and NFL.

“I think I might be the first one,” Edwards said.

Summers was then curious about whether Edwards would actually try to do that.

“I’m gonna try… First I gotta handle my business in the NBA … Minnesota organization, we want to win a championship. After that, we’ll figure that out,” Edwards shared.

Anthony Edwards is currently having his best season as a pro. He is averaging 26.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, all career highs. The Wolves are one of the league’s most pleasant surprises, sitting at the top of the Western Conference with a league-best 11-4 record. 

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The Minnesota Timberwolves won’t be swept in their first-round series against the top-seeded Denver Nuggets after all. Their All-Star Anthony Edwards delivered a huge performance in a 108-114 overtime win on Sunday night to keep the Wolves alive in the playoffs for at least one more game.

The Timberwolves had to work hard for their win, failing to close out the game in regular time. Despite being up by 12 with less than three minutes left on the clock, they watched the Nuggets erase their lead and force overtime. However, Denver didn’t have enough gas to make a full comeback, with Minnesota getting the job done in the extra period to make it 1-3 in the series.

Edwards stepped up big-time for the Timberwolves, finishing the night with 34 points, six rebounds, and five assists while adding two steals and three blocks. Rudy Gobert had 14 points and 15 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 17 points and 11 boards.

“I don’t ever want to say I got swept in my career,” Edwards, who is averaging 32.3 points in playoffs this season, said after the game. “So I definitely took it personally tonight.”

The Wolves and Edwards will now have to return to Denver and try to do it all again if they want to make this a series.

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Georgia Bulldogs guard Anthony Edwards already knows the next step in his pro career. Edwards, who is the top prospect in the nation according to multiple rankings, announced on Friday that he will be entering the 2020 NBA Draft.

Edwards revealed his decision in an interview with 24/7 Sports, in which he also expressed the belief that he’ll be this year’s first overall pick.

“I just want to declare for the 2020 NBA draft,” said Edwards. “I think I should go No. 1, no doubt. That’s the only place I think I should go.”

According to Edwards, he has all the tools to make it in the NBA.

“I just feel like I got the physical tools,” he added. “I feel like my body frame is already there, and I’m going to stay in the gym and continue to get better.

Anthony Edwards already signed with an agency, choosing Octagon Basketball, which also represents the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry.

Edwards played 32 games this season with Georgia, averaging 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Several mock drafts are projecting him to be the first overall pick in 2020.

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