Anthony Edwards Thread: Part Two (Read First Post)

[thinktank]

One of the reasons I like acquiring Mike Conley is that there is ton he can teach ant about being a primary ballhandler, specifically how to run a pick and roll. Ant still struggles there, and if he can master running the pick and roll there is no limit to his ceiling.

That and on ball defense. Not super impressed with Conley's offense so far, but hopefully he can help mentor Ant into Point Ant and improve some of those shaky crunch time plays.

I totally agree. Some people frame the Conley-DLo trade as being all about Gobert, and sure, Conley is one of the only guys that could come here and instantly know how to play with Gobert, a skillset that takes time. But his ability to teach Ant that skillset will be the team’s top priority, for the always team-oriented Conley.

Moreover, I have always been impressed by Conley as a true professional, long before he put on a Timberwolves jersey. Ant has a great mindset, but he is young and seems impressionable, and I definitely want Conley in his ear rather than DLo. I will be curious if we see a decrease in Ant whining about every call, or picking up technicals, after a few stern looks from Conley.

I believe Conley is a guy that can help steer Ant to be the generational, professional player that he has the potential to become.

I’m curious as to what will become of the “hey!” yell.

Sometimes I wonder if it’s hurting him. It takes brain and muscle power to yell like that while making a tough move. Plus, how does it impact the refs?

[jscott]

Conley has also been a guy who has been happy in smaller markets (Memphis and Utah) so that’s not a bad thing to have in Ant’s ear as well.

[Klomp]

Conley has also been a guy who has been happy in smaller markets (Memphis and Utah) so that’s not a bad thing to have in Ant’s ear as well.

Not just small markets, but he and Gobert were each part of bringing a sustaining success to these small markets.

[Folklore]

Conley has also been a guy who has been happy in smaller markets (Memphis and Utah) so that’s not a bad thing to have in Ant’s ear as well.

Not just small markets, but he and Gobert were each part of bringing a sustaining success to these small markets.

That was all in the past. Ant doesn't need an older guy who people are assuming is going to take him under his wing. Pat on the other hand was a heavy influence on him and we should have brought him back. But I guess Finch must have burned that ship for whatever reason. Maybe he didn't like Pat telling him he was wrong sometimes.

[Mamba4Goat]

Conley has also been a guy who has been happy in smaller markets (Memphis and Utah) so that’s not a bad thing to have in Ant’s ear as well.

Not just small markets, but he and Gobert were each part of bringing a sustaining success to these small markets.

That was all in the past. Ant doesn't need an older guy who people are assuming is going to take him under his wing. Pat on the other hand was a heavy influence on him and we should have brought him back. But I guess Finch must have burned that ship for whatever reason. Maybe he didn't like Pat telling him he was wrong sometimes.

There just wasn’t a spot for him. I don’t think there’s more to it. Rivers has been as a good as him, if not better, and waiving him for Beverley would’ve been a bad look. Finding a balance between the two for playing time if you didn’t waive Rivers would’ve been tough too. And waiving Knight, who could be a Naz replacement would’ve also been bad.

[jscott]

Conley has also been a guy who has been happy in smaller markets (Memphis and Utah) so that’s not a bad thing to have in Ant’s ear as well.

Not just small markets, but he and Gobert were each part of bringing a sustaining success to these small markets.

That was all in the past. Ant doesn't need an older guy who people are assuming is going to take him under his wing. Pat on the other hand was a heavy influence on him and we should have brought him back. But I guess Finch must have burned that ship for whatever reason. Maybe he didn't like Pat telling him he was wrong sometimes.

Nah dude. We couldn’t promise Pat the playing time he wanted. That’s it.

[Klomp]

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[karch34]

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Great listen. If you haven’t listened to him on Austin Rivers podcast you need to. I’m constantly impressed how his head is in the right place at such a young age. We got a special one.

[minimus]

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It is team effort (GSW defensive schemes and switch between them) against individual effort (Ant). It is also game preparation (coaching and scouting) GSW knew that we don't have reliable shooters without TP, Towns so zone defense is the most logical choice here. Hopefully Finch will learn something and can help Edwards in such situations.

[shrink]

I just listened to a podcast where they said changes in the game may lead to another player scoring 100 in a game.

I think that might be Ant, right? Shoots three’s, gets fouls, and young and ambitious enough to play 40+ minutes?

[Klomp]

I just listened to a podcast where they said changes in the game may lead to another player scoring 100 in a game.

I think that might be Ant, right? Shoots three’s, gets fouls, and young and ambitious enough to play 40+ minutes?

That'll be the day...

[thinktank]

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It is team effort (GSW defensive schemes and switch between them) against individual effort (Ant). It is also game preparation (coaching and scouting) GSW knew that we don't have reliable shooters without TP, Towns so zone defense is the most logical choice here. Hopefully Finch will learn something and can help Edwards in such situations.

That’s 100% on Finch.

I also think of Kerr telling Edwards to run faster in his workout, but Finch has to recognize what’s happening and change the team approach.

[minimus]

Edwards MUST boxout if he wants to win. MCD plays ofter against PoA. Edwards has physical tools to boxout almost ANY player on the court, even bigs with high center of gravity.

[life_saver]

Edwards MUST boxout if he wants to win. MCD plays ofter against PoA. Edwards has physical tools to boxout almost ANY player on the court, even bigs with high center of gravity.

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[minimus]

Edwards MUST boxout if he wants to win. MCD plays ofter against PoA. Edwards has physical tools to boxout almost ANY player on the court, even bigs with high center of gravity.

Read on Twitter

I swear I didn't see this tweet, but I am glad that Dane and many others noticed it. Because the most evident mistakes are easier to fix.

[shrink]

Reason 1,479 that I love Ant

Britt: is he (Embiid) on your mind when you’re going into the paint, against Embiid?

Ant: Huh?

Britt: is Embiid on your mind when you’re going into the paint, against him?

Ant: (Laughs), Nah, (laughs), Nah, Nah, Nah. . No. He’s good, but No.

[Magoose]

Reason 1,479 that I love Ant

Britt: is he (Embiid) on your mind when you’re going into the paint, against Embiid?

Ant: Huh?

Britt: is Embiid on your mind when you’re going into the paint, against him?

Ant: (Laughs), Nah, (laughs), Nah, Nah, Nah. . No. He’s good, but No.

Love it

[fattymcgee]

I put up a poll on the General board about if you would rather start a franchise with Ant or Banchero. I'm surprised how close the voting is so far.

[Colbinii]

I put up a poll on the General board about if you would rather start a franchise with Ant or Banchero. I'm surprised how close the voting is so far.

Yeah--I don't really get it. Banchero is only 1 year younger but is having a worse rookie season than ANT had. Banchero is a big man who is a very big negative defensively and doesn't project to ever be good on that end, which means he has a ceiling as a player unless he is literally Nikola Jokic offensively.

The shinny new toy.

[life_saver]

I put up a poll on the General board about if you would rather start a franchise with Ant or Banchero. I'm surprised how close the voting is so far.

same...I was legit surprised to see the results so close. I was expecting something like 80-20 to Ant