The Los Angeles Lakers are getting ready to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the playoffs. It will not be an easy game. Although the Lakers have regained the balance that once defined them, Minnesota have beaten them in three of their last five meetings. That gives the Timberwolves confidence heading into this matchup. They also have Anthony Edwards, who remains their biggest hope to reach the conference semifinals. Before the game, LeBron James shared a few kind words about the young star.
“Ant is amazing…Unbelievable basketball junkie, loves to play the game of basketball, great kid. And all the success he’s gotten throughout his young career has been awesome to see, he’s put the work in,” confessed LeBron James. Now in his fourth NBA season, the 23-year-old Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.6 points, 4.5 assists, and 5.7 rebounds. With this performance, he has solidified his role as the undisputed leader of the Timberwolves.
LeBron’s recognition feels right. Edwards is the youngest player in the league’s top five scorers. Even, he is ahead of stars like Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant. Also, he has played in 79 games this season. That is more than most of his teammates. It shows his consistency and value to the franchise.
Edwards is on fire right now. In two of his last three games, he scored 43 points or more. He is dominating on the floor. His performance earned him a spot-on Team USA for the Olympics. There, he helped win the gold medal. Now, with stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tatum leading their teams, Edwards has taken that same leap. He keeps raising his level and proving he is the face of the Timberwolves.
Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a slam dunk against Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns
LeBron James shares honest thoughts on playoff intensity as Lakers gear up for the postseason
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified directly for the NBA Playoffs, the first time since their title run in the 2019-20 season. Because of that, the team earned a full week to focus solely on preparing for the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron James is gearing up for his 18th career playoff appearance. He has been through nearly every postseason scenario. Nevertheless, LeBron confesses what the playoffs demand from a player with his experience.
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“Playoffs demand everything from me…Mentally, obviously the physical toll that it’s gonna take because as the games ramp up, the intensity ramps up, the physicality ramps up, the referees in the league allow us to play more physical in the postseason so your body takes a toll. But mentally, being able to have that mind sharp throughout the course of a series no matter if it’s going good or going bad(…),” stated LeBron James.
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