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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1561 » by KGdaBom » Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:17 pm

thinktank wrote:
Battletrigger wrote:
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What you prefer and what will happen are two different conversation
s.

Through their first two seasons Edwards is averaging 2.7 made threes a game and Curry averaged about 2.1.

Curry topped out at 5.3.

Will be interesting to see where Ant tops out.


Same for you.


Thank you Captain Obvious. For the people in the back (you) I’m not talking about what I prefer.

I thought it was odd that you made the comment about preferring and happening being different conversations. I fully understood my preference had nothing to do with what will actually happen. Did you think I thought my preference would influence what actually happens?
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1562 » by Klomp » Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:34 pm

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For the way Edwards gets his shots—mostly off dribble/self-created, the minor hitch is not a significant issue.

However, the best three point shooter in the league, Curry, who Edwards has an outside chance of catching when it comes to career three point shooting stats (mostly due to the change of the game and Edwards’ young age)... Curry, and others, don’t have that hitch.

Just pointing that out.


When it comes to shooting you shouldn't be comparing anyone to Curry.


Why not?

Curry paved the way for everyone after.

Edwards may very well eclipse Curry for most three pointers made in a career.

While Edwards has the advantage through 2-3 seasons, I don't expect Edwards to make the jump Curry did in volume to merit such a claim.
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1563 » by thinktank » Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:19 pm

Klomp wrote:
thinktank wrote:
fattymcgee wrote:
When it comes to shooting you shouldn't be comparing anyone to Curry.


Why not?

Curry paved the way for everyone after.

Edwards may very well eclipse Curry for most three pointers made in a career.

While Edwards has the advantage through 2-3 seasons, I don't expect Edwards to make the jump Curry did in volume to merit such a claim.


Of course it’s unlikely. But let’s no forget that shot 2.8% better YOY, and his rate improved as the season went on.

I’m not putting anything past this guy.

EDIT: Because of Curry’s ankle injuries, Edwards will have a big head start on Curry going into season 4.
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1564 » by thinktank » Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:20 pm

KGdaBom wrote:
thinktank wrote:
Battletrigger wrote:
Same for you.


Thank you Captain Obvious. For the people in the back (you) I’m not talking about what I prefer.

I thought it was odd that you made the comment about preferring and happening being different conversations. I fully understood my preference had nothing to do with what will actually happen. Did you think I thought my preference would influence what actually happens?


I’m interested in basketball, not your ramblings.
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1565 » by KGdaBom » Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:34 pm

thinktank wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
thinktank wrote:
Thank you Captain Obvious. For the people in the back (you) I’m not talking about what I prefer.

I thought it was odd that you made the comment about preferring and happening being different conversations. I fully understood my preference had nothing to do with what will actually happen. Did you think I thought my preference would influence what actually happens?


I’m interested in basketball, not your ramblings.

Than why did you make an incredibly strange reply to my post? :noway:
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1566 » by Battletrigger » Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:04 pm

KGdaBom wrote:
thinktank wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:I thought it was odd that you made the comment about preferring and happening being different conversations. I fully understood my preference had nothing to do with what will actually happen. Did you think I thought my preference would influence what actually happens?


I’m interested in basketball, not your ramblings.

Than why did you make an incredibly strange reply to my post? :noway:


To just look cool, it seems...
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1567 » by thinktank » Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:12 pm

Battletrigger wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
thinktank wrote:
I’m interested in basketball, not your ramblings.

Than why did you make an incredibly strange reply to my post? :noway:


To just look cool, it seems...

False.
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1568 » by Dewey » Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:30 pm

Battletrigger wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
thinktank wrote:
I’m interested in basketball, not your ramblings.

Than why did you make an incredibly strange reply to my post? :noway:


To just look cool, it seems...

Not taking side but that was a good one
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1569 » by Note30 » Fri Aug 12, 2022 12:51 am

thinktank wrote:
Battletrigger wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:Than why did you make an incredibly strange reply to my post? :noway:


To just look cool, it seems...

False.


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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1570 » by minimus » Fri Aug 12, 2022 10:13 am

Klomp wrote:Strangely, one thing I'm really excited about, is that Ant's development should make him a near lock to be in strong consideration for Team USA at both the World Cup in 2023 and the Olympics in 2024. I only vaguely remember Garnett on the 2000 team.



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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1571 » by mplsfonz23 » Fri Aug 12, 2022 2:43 pm

Who? :o
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1572 » by Klomp » Fri Aug 12, 2022 2:48 pm

That's been normal the past decade or so. We don't need to send our best talent in order to qualify.
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1573 » by minimus » Sun Aug 14, 2022 7:12 am

https://youtu.be/37A6XLdLSEo

I wonder if Ant shoots even more threes starting next season
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1574 » by winforlose » Sun Aug 14, 2022 8:04 am

minimus wrote:https://youtu.be/37A6XLdLSEo

I wonder if Ant shoots even more threes starting next season


It is very possible. I think the status of his knee might play a big role in that. Fully healthy he might drive more, but to maintain his health he might jump shoot more. Gonna be very interesting to see how he looks from a health perspective in the preseason.
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1575 » by packforfreedom » Sun Aug 14, 2022 3:11 pm

the combination of pull up threes and drives are his way to greatness.
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1576 » by life_saver » Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:02 pm

In Regular season, I wouldn't mind Ant taking more 3's than drives...in playoffs though, I expect him to drive more. Also Ant developing midrange game to atleast league average will make him even more potent. That's one weakness in his scoring arsenal right now and something he needs to improve upon.
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1577 » by fattymcgee » Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:26 am

minimus wrote:https://youtu.be/37A6XLdLSEo

I wonder if Ant shoots even more threes starting next season


Why did you post a video of Donovan Mitchell?
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1578 » by winforlose » Fri Aug 19, 2022 3:57 am

So as a kid I was a wrestling fan. One line I always got a kick out of was Devon Dudley saying “oh my brother TESTIFY.” Well I saw this video and one thing popped into my head

https://youtu.be/tEN0RLyDwX4

“oh my brother TESTIFY!!!!”

Not sure why it didn’t embed into the website. It shows Ant hitting a lot of 3s.

Spoiler:
18 straight with a count that implies 21 straight. Finishing with a monster jam.
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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1579 » by Klomp » Tue Aug 23, 2022 4:03 pm

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Re: Official Anthony Edwards Thread 

Post#1580 » by Klomp » Mon Aug 29, 2022 4:26 pm

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