Anthony Edwards finds himself falling in the pecking order of the incoming freshmen for the 2020 NBA Draft. LaMelo Ball is the name most pundits are mentioning although anything can happen on Nov. 18. All that depends on what the Minnesota Timberwolves have planned.
So far, the T-Wolves are reportedly bent on making Ball as the top pick of this year’s NBA Draft class. A reason for that is his offensive prowess. Minnesota needs scorers, making him a logical addition. Curiously, Edwards is also a good offensive player. Better yet, he can even help out at the defensive end.
When asked whether he wanted to be picked at no. 1, Edwards made it clear that he wanted to be that guy, The Undefeated reported. He added that he does not mind playing for a team residing in a cold climate and said that it did not influence where he would prefer to play.
"I'm not going to play basketball in the snow. So, I'm not worried about it," Edwards said.
Potential No. 1 pick @theantman05 told @TheUndefeated he wants to be drafted 1st by @Timberwolves & he isn't scared of Minneapolis' cold temperatures. "I'm not going to play basketball in the snow. So, I'm not worried about it," Anthony Edwards. Story in @TheUndefeated on Friday pic.twitter.com/oSXql5Bd87 — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) November 10, 2020
It does become a mystery why Edwards has not been linked to the T-Wolves that much. If Minnesota passes him up, the Golden State Warriors could grab the opportunity. Although they already have a loaded roster, the former Georgia Bulldog is too good of a talent to pass up.
If not the top pick, coming in at second would not be that bad for Edwards. But the only problem with that is outlets are reporting that James Wiseman is who the Dubs intend to take in. The reason behind that is because the Warriors need a big man in the paint. However, the former Memphis Tiger is lacking in skills, meaning the Dubs would have to invest some time to hone up the skills of Wiseman.
The worst-case scenario for Edwards is dropping to the third spot. The Charlotte Hornets are open to adding any of the three players. Landing Edwards would be a big bonus for them, someone who can boost their 2020-21 campaign.
Edwards has shown that he can be an asset to any team that picks him. With the Bulldogs, he averaged 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists while shooting 40.2 percent from the field, 29.4 percent from beyond the arc, and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line.
