Many believe that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is destined to one day become the best player in the NBA, but the ambitious 24-year-old is already in elite company during his sixth season. He surpassed 10,000 career points in Thursday night's 131-122 victory versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Edwards is the third-youngest star to reach that milestone, behind only LeBron James and Kevin Durant, via ClutchPoints.
Whenever an athlete is mentioned in the same sentence as two of the best talents the basketball-watching world has ever seen, he is doing something right. Although fans are still waiting for Edwards to earn his first MVP award or All-NBA First-Team selection, he is an unquestioned difference-maker. The former No. 1 overall draft pick is performing at an elite level this season.
Entering Minnesota's home matchup versus the Cavs, Edwards was scoring 29.3 points per game while shooting 50.4 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from 3-point land. He was also averaging 5.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals. A few of those numbers will increase following his latest outing.
The two-time All-NBA Second-Teamer totaled 25 points on 10-of-20 shooting and made 4-of-7 attempts from long range. He added nine dimes, seven boards, one block and one steal, demonstrating a comprehensive impact for the Timberwolves.
Julius Randle posted 28 points and 11 boards, Rudy Gobert recorded a double-double in his own right, Jaden McDaniels continues to make great strides on offense after dropping 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting and Donte DiVincenzo nailed six treys. Minnesota is near-invincible when its starting five is firing on all cylinders. This is Anthony Edwards' night, though.
The face of the franchise achieves an incredible NBA achievement and is marching closer to the active superstar mountaintop. He will cover even more ground if the Timberwolves continue to pile up victories. They will take a four-game winning streak into Cleveland on Saturday afternoon.
