Anthony Edwards revealed that he FaceTimed New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns before every NBA Finals game to share advice on the San Antonio Spurs.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards may have played a small role in helping the New York Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs and capture the NBA championship last month.
Anthony Edwards
Position SG
Age 24
Height 193 cm
Weight 102 kg
Birth place Atlanta, United States of America
Speaking at Fanatics Fest in New York, Edwards revealed that he FaceTimed Knicks center and former Timberwolves teammate Karl-Anthony Towns before every game of the NBA Finals.
Edwards shared Spurs scouting tips
Edwards shared information he had gathered after Minnesota faced San Antonio earlier in the playoffs, offering Towns advice on the Spurs' tendencies and how to defend Victor Wembanyama.
"I'd give him tips on which players like to go where and tell him stuff about Wemby," Edwards revealed. "I gave him a cheat code, and he passed the test."
Former teammates remain close
Edwards and Towns spent four seasons together in Minnesota before the big man was traded to New York.
Despite becoming opponents, the two have maintained a close relationship, with Edwards providing some behind-the-scenes assistance during Towns' championship run.
Towns played a major role in New York's title-winning campaign, while Edwards' recent playoff experience against the Spurs gave him valuable insight to share ahead of the Finals.
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