The reigning All-Star Game MVP had an intriguing moment as he told Hawks star Jalen Johnson that he "can't wait to come home."
Anthony Edwards is simply the star of the night of this year's NBA All-Star Game, as he led the USA Stars to the championship and subsequently claimed the Kobe Bryant MVP honors.
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As all cameras and attention were fixated on the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar, many were left intrigued by Edwards' viral encounter with teammate and Atlanta Hawks star Jalen Johnson right after the game.
Fans across social media are wondering if, at some point, Edwards might eventually go and join the Hawks. The Timberwolves guard told Johnson, "Can't wait to come home," in viral footage.
But knowing Edwards' roots in Atlanta, Hawks fans can only continue to monitor the chances of Edwards wearing their team's uniform one day.
Right now, Edwards is locked in and committed to the Timberwolves franchise. Averaging a career-high 29.3 points, he has led Minnesota to a 34-22 record heading to the All-Star break.
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