Timberwolves: Can Anthony Edwards take leap into superstardom?

Anthony Edwards is entering his third year for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and we’ve seen many NBA players take that superstardom leap in year three. NBA legend Michael Jordan truly arrived as maybe the most dominant player in the league after his sophomore season averaging 37.1 points per game (PPG).

Before the 2010-11 season began, then Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose stood at the podium in front of dozens of media members and asked “Why can’t I win MVP?” He did just that in his third season. Miami Heat legend and Utah Jazz minority owner Dwyane Wade (who Anthony Edwards’ game often gets compared to) broke through in his third season winning Finals MVP, averaging close to 35 PPG.

Can Anthony Edwards do what some of the greats that came before him did and take that step into superstardom in year three? With his physical gifts, defined skill set, mentality, and defensive potential, Edwards may not be a star in the making but a star at this moment.

The Timberwolves feel that they have the trio of stars to get them to an NBA Championship team. They feel that Karl-Anthony Towns is the first piece. They expect Anthony Edwards to grow into the second piece. And finally, they have traded a lot of assets to acquire Rudy Gobert, who they feel is the third piece.

A lot of pieces are falling into place for the Timberwolves right now.