Anthony Edwards Thread: Part Two (Read First Post)

[m2002brian]

The problem isn’t how many threes he takes or how much he’s collapsing the defense. It’s when and where.

Those no pass, run no offense, early shot clock threes are just dumb dumb dumb. Doesn’t matter who’s taking them, it’s dumb. Especially late in a close game.

[guest81]

The problem isn’t how many threes he takes or how much he’s collapsing the defense. It’s when and where.

Those no pass, run no offense, early shot clock threes are just dumb dumb dumb. Doesn’t matter who’s taking them, it’s dumb. Especially late in a close game.

There's really no one else to run the offense through. Jaden has been great expanding his game. but when it comes to it, teams are going to force him to make that wide open 3 and he just hasn't made it this season.

[m2002brian]

The problem isn’t how many threes he takes or how much he’s collapsing the defense. It’s when and where.

Those no pass, run no offense, early shot clock threes are just dumb dumb dumb. Doesn’t matter who’s taking them, it’s dumb. Especially late in a close game.

There's really no one else to run the offense through. Jaden has been great expanding his game. but when it comes to it, teams are going to force him to make that wide open 3 and he just hasn't made it this season.

Pull up 3s that come from dribbling up court in transition (not fast break) and happen with 18-20 on the shot clock…. Is not “run the offense through” anyone. No offense is even being run. Secondly Mcdaniels isn’t the only other option on the court. There is this Naz guy who’s able to get a shot off in or outside. Naw is among the league leaders in spot up 3s. It’s just incredibly dumb for Ant or Naw or anyone else to be chucking 3s when zero offense has been run.

[Klomp]

The problem isn’t how many threes he takes or how much he’s collapsing the defense. It’s when and where.

Those no pass, run no offense, early shot clock threes are just dumb dumb dumb. Doesn’t matter who’s taking them, it’s dumb. Especially late in a close game.

There's really no one else to run the offense through. Jaden has been great expanding his game. but when it comes to it, teams are going to force him to make that wide open 3 and he just hasn't made it this season.

Pull up 3s that come from dribbling up court in transition (not fast break) and happen with 18-20 on the shot clock…. Is not “run the offense through” anyone. No offense is even being run. Secondly Mcdaniels isn’t the only other option on the court. There is this Naz guy who’s able to get a shot off in or outside. Naw is among the league leaders in spot up 3s. It’s just incredibly dumb for Ant or Naw or anyone else to be chucking 3s when zero offense has been run.

Time and score? I know a lot of fans don't believe in 2-for-1s, for example, but most NBA people do. So while something might not be a good shot in your eyes, others might see it differently.

[m2002brian]

There's really no one else to run the offense through. Jaden has been great expanding his game. but when it comes to it, teams are going to force him to make that wide open 3 and he just hasn't made it this season.

Pull up 3s that come from dribbling up court in transition (not fast break) and happen with 18-20 on the shot clock…. Is not “run the offense through” anyone. No offense is even being run. Secondly Mcdaniels isn’t the only other option on the court. There is this Naz guy who’s able to get a shot off in or outside. Naw is among the league leaders in spot up 3s. It’s just incredibly dumb for Ant or Naw or anyone else to be chucking 3s when zero offense has been run.

Time and score? I know a lot of fans don't believe in 2-for-1s, for example, but most NBA people do. So while something might not be a good shot in your eyes, others might see it differently.

These weren’t 2 for 1s.

Naw took a 20 sec no pass 3
Ant also took one for sure.

Both happened between 6 to 3 mins remaining in the game.

[TimberKat]

So rumors was that DAL ask for Ant in Luka trade. I would had done it if Luka was willing to sign a long term contract. He would be a much better fix with current roster playing PG. Allow Dilly to develop and Gobert would be a happy man with Luka's passing ability

[Loaf_of_bread]

So rumors was that DAL ask for Ant in Luka trade. I would had done it if Luka was willing to sign a long term contract. He would be a much better fix with current roster playing PG. Allow Dilly to develop and Gobert would be a happy man with Luka's passing ability

Jerk reaction. Our administration wouldn't want to have been fooled. After trade, no longer super max eligible. Too many variables to even think the rumors were anything of merit.

[Klomp]

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[TimberKat]

Ant should watch how Mitchell played tonight vs BOS. Shots 3s but also mix in mid range, layup, and passes.

[Loaf_of_bread]

Ant should watch how Mitchell played tonight vs BOS. Shots 3s but also mix in mid range, layup, and passes.

I watched the 4th quarter. Ant doesn't have touch around the rim that Mitchell does. That guy is a good. Cle probably enjoying that they are being slept on.

[TimberKat]

Ant should watch how Mitchell played tonight vs BOS. Shots 3s but also mix in mid range, layup, and passes.

I watched the 4th quarter. Ant doesn't have touch around the rim that Mitchell does. That guy is a good. Cle probably enjoying that they are being slept on.

Yes, I think Ant can overcome touch with power, but the mid range efficiency is the biggest problem. Maybe that is also what you mean by touch too, the floater or something that is not right at the rim.

[shrink]

So rumors was that DAL ask for Ant in Luka trade. I would had done it if Luka was willing to sign a long term contract. He would be a much better fix with current roster playing PG. Allow Dilly to develop and Gobert would be a happy man with Luka's passing ability

Jerk reaction. Our administration wouldn't want to have been fooled. After trade, no longer super max eligible. Too many variables to even think the rumors were anything of merit.

Agreed. Luka is a top four player in the NBA, but without a commitment, MIN can’t risk the franchise hoping Luka won’t just walk.

And it was impossible to ask him before the trade! The Lakers originally agreed to Nico Harrison’s terms with two 1sts included, but they just wanted to talk to Luka beforehand to make sure he wanted to stay a Laker. Nico refused, because if a trade didn’t work, he didn’t want the news getting back to Luka that he was willing to trade him. The Lakers said if we’re taking this huge risk, then you need to give us back one of our picks. DAL agreed, rather than allow a phone call between LAL and Luka.

Lately, the Timberwolves have found a few guys who want to be in Minnesota, and Ant is one of them. However, these last two years are different than the entire history of the franchise, where top FA’s didn’t want to come, we had to pay mediocre one, and the threat of a player walking for nothing existed with every worthwhile player we ever had. We aren’t the Lakers. With their sunny skies and NBA history, they can make a big bet like that. MIN just can’t risk it.

[TimberKat]

So rumors was that DAL ask for Ant in Luka trade. I would had done it if Luka was willing to sign a long term contract. He would be a much better fix with current roster playing PG. Allow Dilly to develop and Gobert would be a happy man with Luka's passing ability

Jerk reaction. Our administration wouldn't want to have been fooled. After trade, no longer super max eligible. Too many variables to even think the rumors were anything of merit.

Agreed. Luka is a top four player in the NBA, but without a commitment, MIN can’t risk the franchise hoping Luka won’t just walk.

And it was impossible to ask him before the trade! The Lakers originally agreed to Nico Harrison’s terms with two 1sts included, but they just wanted to talk to Luka beforehand to make sure he wanted to stay a Laker. Nico refused, because if a trade didn’t work, he didn’t want the news getting back to Luka that he was willing to trade him. The Lakers said if we’re taking this huge risk, then you need to give us back one of our picks. DAL agreed, rather than allow a phone call between LAL and Luka.

Lately, the Timberwolves have found a few guys who want to be in Minnesota, and Ant is one of them. However, these last two years are different than the entire history of the franchise, where top FA’s didn’t want to come, we had to pay mediocre one, and the threat of a player walking for nothing existed with every worthwhile player we ever had. We aren’t the Lakers. With their sunny skies and NBA history, they can make a big bet like that. MIN just can’t risk it.

But we were the Lakers

[shrink]

But we were the Lakers

I heard someone suggest that instead of expansion, just send teams that relocated back to their original cities, like OKC to Seattle, and MEM to Vancouver.

We’d have to make room, but I think we could handle it, with a 5-year CBA exception.

Luka/Ant/Jaden/LeBron/Gobert would be pretty solid on both ends of the court.

[Klomp]

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[BlacJacMac]

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[TimberKat]

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Great that Ant finally wins one. I can't believe White wins one too. He sucked in the last game and seems to only play well vs Twolves

[minimus]

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[Loaf_of_bread]

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Thanks for sharing. Think he mentioned ants handles as being a positive, which they are not, and that aspect of his game will always be a negative, is what is. he needs to focus on balance, finesse, and touch around the the rim.

[minimus]

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I hope Edwards watches videos with Doncic finishing at rim as well