Young stars don’t typically lead their teams to the NBA conference finals, and the fact that Anthony Edwards has brought the Wolves there in back-to-back seasons at age 22 and 23 is remarkable.
OKC won 24 games when SGA was 23, but point taken.
Edwards has added elements to his game to make his arsenal even better. He led the league in three-pointers this season. He has evolved as a ball-handler and playmaker capable of making the right decision in critical moments instead of too often defaulting to hero ball.
For Edwards specifically, progress next season would look like this: more consistency with his effort on both ends of the floor and a better understanding of how to move without the ball. Those were his two most glaring shortcomings in a five-game series loss against Oklahoma City, though truth be told even Ant at the peak of his powers might not have been enough to beat this version of the Thunder.
Decisions the Wolves need to make, including some that have a direct impact on Ant, will dominate the rest of the 10 things you need to know Thursday in Minnesota sports.