Anthony Edwards has officially put the NBA on notice. In a preseason showdown against the New York Knicks, Edwards lit up the scoreboard, dropping a massive 31 points with an insane 8-of-13 shooting from beyond the arc. And while the Knicks squeezed out a 115-110 victory, the game was all about Edwards’ electrifying performance. Even though it was just preseason, fans across social media couldn’t help but go wild. One fan on X (formerly Twitter) said it best: “8/13 3s?! Bro turned to prime Steph Curry in the preseason.”
It was a bittersweet game for the Timberwolves, especially for Karl-Anthony Towns. Recently traded to the Knicks, Towns went up against his old team and showed he’s still got it, putting up 16 points and snagging 16 rebounds. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson also made a statement, leading New York with 24 points and six assists.
But back to the man of the hour: Edwards. Despite the loss, he played with serious intensity, staying locked in until the final buzzer. His lethal shooting had fans proclaiming, “We’ve entered the ANT era” and “Ant is unstoppable when he’s hitting his threes.” Edwards didn’t just show up; he showed out, reminding everyone why he’s a star on the rise as he kicks off the 2024-25 season.
Edwards and Towns even shared a light-hearted moment with a jersey swap, keeping it friendly despite being on opposite sides now. Edwards joked with reporters afterward, saying he’d planned the swap the day before. Clearly, there’s still respect between the former teammates, but both have new roles with new teams—and fans can’t wait to see how they bring the heat once the season officially tips off on October 22. The NBA’s ready for Edwards’ breakout season, and it looks like he’s ready too.
