Anthony Edwards Secures All-NBA Second Team Spot for Second Consecutive Year
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has clinched a spot on the All-NBA Second Team for the second consecutive season, a testament to his rising star in the league. The announcement came from the NBA on Friday evening, highlighting Edwards' impressive performance throughout the season.
With this recognition, Edwards joins an exclusive group as only the fourth player in Timberwolves history to achieve multiple All-NBA selections. Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett leads the franchise with eight All-NBA honors, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Kevin Love have each been recognized twice.
This past season, Edwards showcased his scoring prowess, averaging a career-high 27.6 points per game, alongside 5.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists. His total of 2,177 points underscores his offensive impact on the court.
Interestingly, this accolade follows closely on the heels of another significant announcement: center Rudy Gobert was named to the NBA's All-Defensive Second Team for the eighth time in his career. Gobert's defensive skills have earned him First Team honors seven times previously.
As the Timberwolves face a challenging 2-0 deficit in the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Edwards continues to be a standout player. In their recent 118-103 loss, he scored an impressive 32 points, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure.
Looking ahead, Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday night at Target Center in Minneapolis, with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m. Meanwhile, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named to the All-NBA First Team, and teammate Jalen Williams secured a spot on the Third Team.
