As the NBA season draws closer, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has opened up about the Minnesota Timberwolves’ crushing loss to the Dallas Mavericks in last season’s Western Conference Finals. In a candid moment from the docu-series Starting Five, Edwards admitted that Minnesota’s overconfidence after a grueling Game 7 win in the previous round cost them dearly against Dallas. This misplaced confidence, Edwards revealed, contributed to their downfall, allowing the Mavericks, powered by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, to seize control and win the series in five games.
Minnesota’s overconfidence turned into a major factor as the Mavericks stormed through the first three games of the series, leaving the Timberwolves scrambling to avoid a sweep in Game 4. Despite a hard-fought win to force a fifth game, the Timberwolves ultimately couldn’t recover, bringing an unexpected and disappointing end to a season where they’d established themselves as one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
Over the offseason, Minnesota retooled their lineup, trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks and bringing in Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, making Edwards the undisputed leader of a revamped roster. The young star is determined to drive the team back to the playoffs and aim for the NBA Finals this year.
In addition to his on-court ambitions, Edwards opened up in Interview Magazine about his admiration for Kevin Durant, whom he described as his favorite player. He shared that playing alongside Durant in the Paris Olympics this summer gave him firsthand insights into the veteran’s leadership and skill—a sentiment Durant returned, calling Edwards his “favorite player to watch.” Now entering his fifth season, Edwards’ career averages of 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists reflect his rise as a pivotal player for the Timberwolves and one of the league’s most exciting young talents.
