US EditionThis is the move that finally got Anthony Edwards to the free-throw line
- During the 2024-25 NBA season, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards improved his free-throw attempts significantly after December.
- The coaching staff, led by Hines, targeted increasing Edwards' free throws to nine per game, addressing his underutilization at the free-throw line.
- Following January 1, Edwards was successful in drawing fouls frequently, resulting in roughly eight attempts from the free-throw line each game, and he led all players with at least 12 drives per game by drawing fouls on 14.8% of his 13.6 drives.
- Hines provided Edwards a tactical tool—cited as helping him 'scalpel defenses to death'—while coach Holland noted, "He doesn't stop working" to improve his game.
- Edwards' increased free-throw attempts reflect ongoing evolution in his offensive craft, suggesting positive impacts on his scoring efficiency and overall contribution.
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The move that finally got Anthony Edwards to the free-throw line
Anthony Edwards had to increase his free-throw rate. A scintillating start to the season was carried on the back of the superstar’s massive leap from beyond the arc, but you simply aren’t going to shoot 43% from 3-point range on a nightly basis. And when the shots fell at a slightly lower rate starting in December, there wasn’t much else with a high efficiency to fall back on. Edwards scored 20 points or fewer on six occasions in the month. One …
This is the move that finally got Anthony Edwards to the free-throw line
Anthony Edwards had to increase his free-throw rate. A scintillating start to the season was carried on the back of the superstar’s massive leap from beyond the arc, but you simply aren’t going to shoot 43% from 3-point range on a nightly basis. And when the shots fell at a slightly lower rate starting in December, there wasn’t much else with a high efficiency to fall back on. Edwards scored 20 points or fewer on six occasions in the month. One …
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