The Minnesota Timberwolves used the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft to add former Georgia standout Anthony Edwards to their team. He will form an impressive trio with Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell.
RADIO.COM Sports NBA Insider and former Suns general manager Ryan McDonough explained how Edwards was the ‘best fit’ for the Timberwolves with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
“When you look at the Timberwolves’ roster, you look at D’Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns, their two building blocks,” McDonough said, via RADIO.com. “James Wiseman was not a great fit with those guys. LaMelo Ball was not a great fit with those guys.
“(Edwards) was the best fit. He was my prediction throughout the last couple of weeks… he’s a powerful driver, he gets to the basket, and he’s a good shooter.”
The alternative options for the Timberwolves featured James Wiseman and LaMelo Ball. Some NBA Draft analysts feel that Ball is the best all-around player in this class while others believe that title belongs to Edwards or Wiseman. Regardless, Minnesota is confident in their choice.
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After growing an inch, Edwards stands at 6-foot-6 while weighing at 225 pounds with a 6-foot-9 wingspan. He has incredible strength for a guard and doesn’t sacrifice explosiveness despite his big frame. He has received pro comparisons ranging from Victor Oladipo to Dwayne Wade.
During his lone season at Georgia, Anthony Edwards averaged 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. It will be fascinating to see how he performs with the Minnesota Timberwolves during his first professional season, and throughout his NBA career.
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