The NBA could be losing one of its biggest stars if Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves win a championship soon.
The 24 year old has become a face of the league since bursting onto the scene 2020. Edwards was drafted first overall by the Timberwolves and has put the franchise into a position to succeed in the competitive Western Conference.
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However, Anthony Edwards recently teased a potential career switch if Minnesota wins an NBA championship. The former Georgia Bulldogs star did state there is a caveat when it comes to potentially leaving basketball for the NFL.
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Anthony Edwards says he would want to try to play WR or backup QB if he wins a ring in the NBA BEFORE 30 đł
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The Timberwolves superstar declared that he has another sport in mind that he wants to conquer. Meanwhile, his athletic pursuits will most likely only take place if he wins an NBA ring before age 30.
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âIâm tryna find a way to get a ring, but once I get one Iâll be cool,â Edwards said in a social media video. âIâll probably go play football. Especially if I get one while Iâm still young.
âIf I get one before I turn 30 Iâm definitely gonna go try to play football.â
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards following the win over the Denver Nuggets. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
The former five-star high school recruit has been an elite basketball player since his teenage years. However, football has been something on Edwardsâ mind for some time as a big fan of the NFL.
Edwards even joked that he would thoroughly enjoy playing wide receiver or even backup quarterback.
âProbably receiver,â Edwards said. âI might try to go quarterback. Probably backup quarterback. I ainât really got to play unless my starter gets hurt. I could go for that if my starter quarterback gets hurt and everybody loves a backup⌠play behind [PatrickMahomes] or something.â
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