Anthony Edwards was disappointed when his Minnesota Timberwolves were eliminated from the playoffs on Wednesday night, but he wasn’t feeling bad solely for himself.
Instead, Edwards was also unhappy about how his team came up short for one of their most beloved stars.
Speaking to ESPN after the game, he said that he’s “hurt more so” for Mike Conley, who is nearing the end of his NBA career.
“I don’t know why people would think it would hurt. It’s exciting for me,” Edwards said. “I’m 23. I get to do it a whole bunch of times. I’m hurt more so for Mike [Conley]. I came up short for Mike. We tried last year, we couldn’t get it. We tried again this year. We’ll try again next year. But hurt is a terrible word to use. I’m good.”
This response is very on brand for Edwards.
He made it clear that he still believes in his team and is excited for what will come next.
Even with this loss, he feels that brighter days are ahead for the Timberwolves.
Additionally, Edwards showed his love for his teammate.
Conley has been in the NBA for 18 seasons now and is 37 years old.
That means he is certainly coming closer to retirement, and his days with the Timberwolves are coming to a close.
So, while Edwards and his team might be able to win a championship in a few years, will they do so with Conley still in the lineup?
These sorts of losses hurt teams for a number of reasons, but it’s always harder for players who are older because their chances of coming back become slimmer and slimmer.
When will the Timberwolves earn their championship ring, and will Conley be on the team when that happens?
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