Lately, Anthony Edwards has been on a roll. Recently, Edwards passed Kobe Bryant by having the second most 40-point games before turning 25. As a result, he is now behind Michael Jordan.
If that wasn't enough, Edwards received a special honor from NBA legend Carmelo Anthony on the Brooklyn Podcast at 7 p.m. Overall, Anthony said Edwards is by far the top player in the league.
"I think Ant Edwards is the best player in the NBA. I think he brings everything. He brings intelligence, he accepts the challenge. His stats speak for themselves. Taking his team to multiple WCFs as a young player. His teammates are saying it. His teammates are saying 'Ant is the guy right now.' If you look at the trajectory, the energy, the IT factor, the early success, the wins, moving an organization forward. I must say, he is the one."
Carmelo Anthony believes Anthony Edwards is the best player in the NBA:
"I think Ant Edwards is the best player in the NBA. I think he brings everything. He brings intelligence, he takes on challenges. His stats speak for themselves. Taking your team so many times as a young player... pic.twitter.com/R7eWtANRb2
- NBA Courtside (@NBA__Courtside) 6 March 2026
So far, Edwards is averaging 29.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. On Thursday, Edwards finished with 22 points and four rebounds as the Timberwolves defeated the Toronto Raptors 115–108. As a result, the Timberwolves are 40–23, in third place in the Western Conference standings.
Additionally, Edwards is thinking about his plans to play in the NFL if he wins an NBA title before turning 30.
In February, Edwards won All-Star Game MVP. Additionally, he displays efficiency in scoring and 3-point shooting. He is shooting 49.5% from the field and 40.6% from the 3-point line.
Additionally, he is a four-time NBA All-Star and a 2024 Olympic gold medalist.
