Anthony Edwards

Across every generation of basketball, there lies an exclusive group of players equipped with an offensive toolbox brilliant enough to be studied, replayed, and ultimately, replicated by those following. On February 24, 2025, against the Western Conference’s almost-season-long No. 1 seed, Anthony Edwards encouraged a dialogue that might be of equal importance: on off-shooting nights how else does that superstar impact the outcome? Proven to already have some of that question figured out, Minnesota’s steady-ascending All-Star matches it with an on-court example, rotating into help position with celebrated crunchtime scorer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander entering the paint, eyeing overtime’s go-ahead bucket. Later deeming himself to be “Superman with a bad calf,” Edwards presents his blue cape, rescuing the Minnesota Timberwolves with a game-saving block — and a flex thereafter — prompting a teammate’s rebound, free throws, and subsequently, a successful 25-point comeback. Victory arrived in unique fashion, with Minnesota’s final-quarter comeback arriving with Edwards along the sidelines. Savoring every win regardless, Edwards saved his best for the final-minute, eventually overwhelming the Oklahoma City Thunder through a gutsy 17-point, 13-rebound, eight-assist, one-block, one-triple effort.