The NBA world is buzzing with one name: Anthony Edwards. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ rising star is channeling his inner Steph Curry, and it’s no longer a matter of if, but when he’ll shatter expectations. As the NBA Cup is back, Edwards’ scorching performance adds even more excitement to an already thrilling season, making every game a spectacle to watch.
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At first, many of us doubted Edwards’ strategy. The young guard launched 40 three-pointers in his opening three games this season. Sure, he hit 37.5%, just above the league average of 35%, but I, like many others, questioned his decision to embrace the deep shot so aggressively. Was this the right move? Turns out, we might have been wrong.
Fast forward to today, and Edwards is not only shooting more but doing it with an incredible efficiency. After 10 games, he’s attempted 118 three-pointers—an average of nearly 12 per game. To put that in perspective, only NBA legends like Curry and James Harden have sustained such high volumes for an entire season. In fact, Edwards’ shooting rate stands at a jaw-dropping 45.7% despite a rough game against Miami, where he went 4 for 14 from beyond the arc.
What’s even more mind-blowing is how Edwards has transformed his game. He’s been studying Damian Lillard’s footwork to perfect his shots, a strategy that’s clearly paying off. If he continues this pace and plays in 75 games this season, Edwards might even surpass Curry’s record of 405 three-pointers. Can you imagine the headlines?
But there’s more—tonight kicks off the NBA’s second annual In-Season Tournament, now dubbed the NBA Cup, and the excitement is palpable. Teams like the Knicks, Celtics, Kings, and Lakers are primed to dominate, while underdogs like the Mavericks might just surprise us all. With a championship trophy and a $500,000 prize for each player on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
In other NBA news, we saw Bronny James make his G League debut, and while his performance wasn’t exceptional, a few glimpses of potential had fans talking. Meanwhile, controversy continues to simmer around Giannis Antetokounmpo, who elbowed Jaylen Brown in a loss to the Celtics—leaving fans divided over the “child” comment from Brown.
With so much drama unfolding on and off the court, this season is shaping up to be one for the books. The NBA Cup will surely add fuel to the fire, making this an electrifying time for basketball fans everywhere.
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