Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has leveled up during the NBA playoffs and consequently has caught the attention of many. That includes Hall of Fame basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski.
The now-retired coach has worked with many basketball greats at Duke and as part of Team USA. He never got to coach Edwards, but Krzyzewski is definitely keeping an eye on the former Georgia Bulldog.
“The emergence of Anthony Edwards, everyone knew he was really good, but the playoffs give opportunities for players to get to another level, if they can get to another level,” Krzyzewski, speaking ahead of an event for the V Foundation, told CBS Sports. “That’s what has happened with Edwards. He shined. Not just shined but he has been amazing.”
One of Edwards’ most impressive performances was a 40-point game in the first round against the Suns. The performance included seven 3-pointers and helped Minnesota cap a four-game sweep. He followed that performance by dropping 43 points on the defending champions during Game 1 of the second round in Denver. Edwards and the Wolves will be back on the court Sunday night against Denver, looking for a 3-1 series lead.
