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For Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, a new standard for excellence
Chris Finch says Edwards can shift more energy to defense as his offensive load drops, and Tim Connelly says he must excel on both ends.
- The 2026-27 season kicks off Wednesday in Miami, with Timberwolves coach Chris Finch expecting Anthony Edwards to refocus on defensive responsibilities after prioritizing scoring last year.
- Last year Edwards carried a heavy offensive load, causing his defensive metrics to plummet; the addition of LaMelo Ball reduces that burden and frees him to refocus on defense.
- Wolves basketball boss Tim Connelly believes Edwards has "a chance" to be the best player in the world and "the ability to be, I think, the best on-ball perimeter defender in the NBA."
- Edwards now evaluates his performance using plus-minus metrics rather than scoring output alone, grading "his game a lot different" as he aims to excel on both ends of the floor.
- Turner, who played alongside Michael Jordan in Chicago, noted that elite two-way play requires immense effort, though Edwards pursues that rare standard as the season begins.
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