Anthony Edwards' greatest hurdle is something only legends can relate to

At 24 years old with two conference finals appearances and two All-NBA teams, it's not far-fetched to say that Anthony Edwards is on an all-time great trajectory. Entering his sixth season, Edwards could take another leap and is focused on rounding out his already elite skill set. On media day, Edwards discussed his offseason and the process of improving.

"C-Hines had a great quote: he said greatness is boring. It was a lot of boring days in the gym, just working on one dribble pull-ups. But I think it benefits me." Edwards said when discussing his offseason.

Edwards is absolutely right; improving upon greatness isn't typically flashy. In fact, it takes incredible repetition and extreme focus. This level of focus and repetition is only something that true NBA legends can relate to.

While Edwards is still looking to reach another level, he has already improved a ton throughout his career. Most notably, last season, when he became one of the league's best 3-point shooters, which undoubtedly required a lot of repetition and focus.

Edwards knows what it takes for him to reach another level

Edwards is already a clear top-10 level player, but he is trying to be a clear top-five level player in the league. To do this, he needs to round out a couple of his current weaknesses. If Edwards can make this leap, the sky is the limit for him and the Wolves.

For Edwards to reach the next level as a star, he is focused on developing his post-up game and improving as a playmaker. Developing as a post-up threat and mid-range scorer, especially, takes immense repetition. Last year, Edwards shot just 37.6 percent on 2.7 mid-range shots per game and 30.8 percent on 26 total post-ups. When operating from the post and mid-range, having some go-to moves is essential, and getting those go-to moves requires a ton of repetition.

Similarly, developing as a playmaker requires watching a bunch of film and practicing what you learned. Working on refining these nuanced aspects of your game requires incredible repetition and attention to detail. Doing this while falling in love, rather than getting bored with the process of improving, is necessary. Accomplishing this at the highest level is only something the all-time greats can truly relate to.

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant are two players who similarly improved as playmakers. Yes, reaching this level is unlikely despite Edwards being on an all-time trajectory. Nevertheless, the relentless mindset and willingness to improve around the edges are something Edwards can learn from these two legends.

As Edwards tries to lead the Wolves to new heights, his improvements and falling in love with the process of growing as a player will be key. Luckily, Edwards seems poised to do that, and he understands the importance of continuous repetition.