Draft Expert Highlights What Timberwolves Fans Already Know About Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards has firmly established himself as an elite playoff performer, a fact that Timberwolves fans are all too familiar with. Recently, during a 2020 NBA re-draft on the Game Theory podcast, Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon agreed that Edwards, who was selected No. 1 by Minnesota five years ago, would still go first overall today. While they praised his all-around game, they were especially effusive about his postseason performances.
Vecenie described Edwards as an “absolute savage” in the playoffs, noting that he’s on track to become one of the greatest postseason players in recent memory. His playoff numbers reflect that high praise: in 42 career playoff games, Edwards averages 26.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists while shooting 46.8% from the field, 37.7% from beyond the arc, and 78.8% from the free-throw line. Remarkably, he’s never averaged less than 25 points in the postseason. For a player who just turned 24, those stats are remarkable. Timberwolves fans—and NBA fans in general—are already well aware of his playoff dominance.
Edwards Continues to Propel Wolves to Postseason Success
Edwards’ performances have been pivotal in the Wolves’ back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals. Achieving such success before turning 24 is rare, and as Vecenie pointed out, Edwards’ trajectory is shaping up to be one of the all-time greats. But it’s not just the fact that he’s led the Wolves to these milestones; it’s the way he’s done it that stands out.
In 2024, despite being the No. 3 seed with 56 wins, the Wolves were considered underdogs against the Phoenix Suns in the first round. Many experts predicted the Suns would upset them, but Minnesota swept Phoenix, with only one game decided by fewer than ten points. Edwards was brilliant, averaging 31 points per game and defeating his idol, Kevin Durant, in the process.
The Wolves’ playoff run only became more impressive from there. In the second round, they took down the defending champion Denver Nuggets in seven games. Most observers expected Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets, led by the three-time MVP, to overpower the Wolves. However, Edwards and his teammates managed to exploit Denver’s weaknesses, with Ant averaging 27.7 points per game and leading the Wolves to a 15-point comeback in Game 7 on the road.
In 2025, Edwards repeated his heroics, helping the Wolves defeat the No. 3 seed Los Angeles Lakers in five games, despite the fact that only one ESPN panelist predicted a Minnesota win. Edwards’ performance against LeBron James and Luka Dončić—two players often considered superior to him—was especially impressive. He averaged 26.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists in the series, with Julius Randle also contributing to the upset.
The Wolves followed up their success by eliminating the Golden State Warriors in five games, though Steph Curry was sidelined due to injury. Still, the series win against the defending champions was a strong testament to the Wolves’ ability, and Edwards’ leadership was crucial.
A Bright Future Ahead for Edwards and the Wolves
Leading the Timberwolves to this level of playoff success at such a young age is a remarkable accomplishment for Edwards, especially considering the caliber of players he has defeated along the way. As Minnesota aims for its first-ever NBA Championship, Edwards is the ideal player to lead them toward that goal. At just 24, he’s already one of the top five players in the league and only continues to improve. The Timberwolves’ future looks incredibly bright with Edwards at the helm.
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