Official Anthony Edwards Thread

[Klomp]

He's getting fouled so much, his FTAs are a joke. I hope he'll get a better whistle next season.

Would you guys believe he was actually Top-30 in the league last year in FTA? I was thinking the same a few weeks back, but was surprised when I looked up the numbers.

BTW getting to 6.0 FTA would put him in the Top 10 in the league (that's doable). Getting to 8.0 FTA has him in the Top 4 (probably unlikely this year).

maybe he was ranked 30th in raw volume FTA but if you look at FTA per game, he was ranked around 39th which is low for a high volume scorer. He averaged much higher FTA in post-season though. In playoffs, he averaged 5.7 FTA per game which is much better

I was on FTA per game.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2022_per_game.html#per_game_stats::19

[TheZachAttack]

Would you guys believe he was actually Top-30 in the league last year in FTA? I was thinking the same a few weeks back, but was surprised when I looked up the numbers.

BTW getting to 6.0 FTA would put him in the Top 10 in the league (that's doable). Getting to 8.0 FTA has him in the Top 4 (probably unlikely this year).

maybe he was ranked 30th in raw volume FTA but if you look at FTA per game, he was ranked around 39th which is low for a high volume scorer. He averaged much higher FTA in post-season though. In playoffs, he averaged 5.7 FTA per game which is much better

I was on FTA per game.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2022_per_game.html#per_game_stats::19

Another number to look at attempts at the rim and drives to the rim per game as a function of FTR. I believe that Ant was actually near the top of the league at attempts at the rim, but middle of the pack in drives to the rim per game among other guards/wings (mostly because of a function of him being a scorer versus the primary helio-centric offense guy that is drives to score or drive to collapse and kick on a possession by possession basis).

[KGdaBom]

maybe he was ranked 30th in raw volume FTA but if you look at FTA per game, he was ranked around 39th which is low for a high volume scorer. He averaged much higher FTA in post-season though. In playoffs, he averaged 5.7 FTA per game which is much better

I was on FTA per game.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2022_per_game.html#per_game_stats::19

Another number to look at attempts at the rim and drives to the rim per game as a function of FTR. I believe that Ant was actually near the top of the league at attempts at the rim, but middle of the pack in drives to the rim per game among other guards/wings (mostly because of a function of him being a scorer versus the primary helio-centric offense guy that is drives to score or drive to collapse and kick on a possession by possession basis).

Is Ant Heliocentric?

[minimus]

I was on FTA per game.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2022_per_game.html#per_game_stats::19

Another number to look at attempts at the rim and drives to the rim per game as a function of FTR. I believe that Ant was actually near the top of the league at attempts at the rim, but middle of the pack in drives to the rim per game among other guards/wings (mostly because of a function of him being a scorer versus the primary helio-centric offense guy that is drives to score or drive to collapse and kick on a possession by possession basis).

Is Ant Heliocentric?

Ant is antcentric

[KGdaBom]

Another number to look at attempts at the rim and drives to the rim per game as a function of FTR. I believe that Ant was actually near the top of the league at attempts at the rim, but middle of the pack in drives to the rim per game among other guards/wings (mostly because of a function of him being a scorer versus the primary helio-centric offense guy that is drives to score or drive to collapse and kick on a possession by possession basis).

Is Ant Heliocentric?

Ant is antcentric

Is that sort of like being eccentric?

[m2002brian]

Watch on YouTube

Haircut looking good so far.

[thinktank]

Edwards shooting and making a bunch of threes in a row.

You can see Finch sitting and smiling at the end.

Read on Twitter

Looking good. Tiny hitch after catch. That’s all I got.

[fattymcgee]

Edwards shooting and making a bunch of threes in a row.

You can see Finch sitting and smiling at the end.

Read on Twitter

Looking good. Tiny hitch after catch. That’s all I got.

I think the 18 straight 3's would say that wasn't a problem. Who knows how many he could've gotten in a row if he didn't stop shooting.

[thinktank]

Edwards shooting and making a bunch of threes in a row.

You can see Finch sitting and smiling at the end.

Read on Twitter

Looking good. Tiny hitch after catch. That’s all I got.

I think the 18 straight 3's would say that wasn't a problem. Who knows how many he could've gotten in a row if he didn't stop shooting.

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.

[fattymcgee]

Edwards shooting and making a bunch of threes in a row.

You can see Finch sitting and smiling at the end.


Looking good. Tiny hitch after catch. That’s all I got.

I think the 18 straight 3's would say that wasn't a problem. Who knows how many he could've gotten in a row if he didn't stop shooting.

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.

[Zonarosa]

i don't even see a hitch.

[SuperCoolBeas8]

This is it, isn’t it fellas? Minnesota’s championship drought is going to end. I’ve been waiting my whole
life for this and it’s going to happen in my favorite sport…within 3 years. Kermit Wilts for the win!!!

91 doesn’t count. I was 2 years old.

[Klomp]

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.

[thinktank]

I think the 18 straight 3's would say that wasn't a problem. Who knows how many he could've gotten in a row if he didn't stop shooting.

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.

[KGdaBom]

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 it could happen I would be shocked if it does. Curry has so many years with so many 3s in each. I would probably prefer Ant doesn't get that record due to taking and making more drives and FTs.

[thinktank]

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 it could happen I would be shocked if it does. Curry has so many years with so many 3s in each. I would probably prefer Ant doesn't get that record due to taking and making more drives and FTs.

What you prefer and what will happen are two different conversations.

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.

[Battletrigger]

Why not?

Curry paved the way for everyone after.

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

While it could happen I would be shocked if it does. Curry has so many years with so many 3s in each. I would probably prefer Ant doesn't get that record due to taking and making more drives and FTs.

What you prefer and what will happen are two different conversations.

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.

[KGdaBom]

Why not?

Curry paved the way for everyone after.

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

While it could happen I would be shocked if it does. Curry has so many years with so many 3s in each. I would probably prefer Ant doesn't get that record due to taking and making more drives and FTs.

What you prefer and what will happen are two different conversations.

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.

It's just one conversation with different conclusions. Ant is making a lot of 3s and last year the % was solid. If somehow Ant can start shooting them at the same % as Curry I might change my tune and hope that Ant does achieve the record. As much as I hate the three point shot I will tolerate it when it's helping the Wolves win.

[thinktank]

While it could happen I would be shocked if it does. Curry has so many years with so many 3s in each. I would probably prefer Ant doesn't get that record due to taking and making more drives and FTs.

What you prefer and what will happen are two different conversations.

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.

[Battletrigger]

Nop, only talking about fantasies.

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