Minnesota Timberwolves 22-year-old star Anthony Edwards continues to impress everyone around him. Just a few weeks back, 4-time champion Stephen Curry praised Edwards and believed he was destined for greatness from the get-go. The Timberwolves shooting guard is part of Team USA in the 2023 FIBA World Cup alongside young stars like Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton.

Miami Heat head coach Eric Spoelstra, is also part of the squad as an assistant coach and has been working with Anthony Edwards up close and personal. Upon working with Edwards, the veteran coach realized his greatness and saw glimpses of Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade. Just days after high praise from Coach Spo, Anthony Edwards returned the favor by singing praises about the ?Heat Culture?.

Anthony Edwards is impressed by The Heat Culture

Working with All-Star Anthony Edwards, Eric Spoelstra said, “We know who that is. It’s hard not to look at Anthony Edwards and not see Dwayne Wade in him.” This is high praise coming from Spo as he has been the Head Coach of the Miami Heat since 2008 and worked with Dwyane Wade till the end of his Hall of Fame career. Spoelstra helped Wade win 2 NBA championships and reach 4 consecutive NBA finals during Miami?s Big 3 era.

After Spoelstra showered compliments on Edwards, the young guard was asked about working with the Miami Heat coach. ?I see what they mean when they say Heat Culture.? Edwards said, praising Spoelstra?s work ethic. According to Edwards, Spoelstra brought a lot of energy to the entire USA squad and was straight to the point from Day 1. Heat Culture symbolizes relentless work ethic and continuous effort towards achieving a goal. Eric Spoelstra is the true definition of Heat Culture, and Edwards can now understand what it is all about.

Anthony Edwards and Eric Spoelstra would be a deadly combination

Eric Spoelstra was a first-time Head Coach when he started his tenure at Miami in 2008. But his work ethic and mentality were the right fit for Pat Riley?s organization as Spoelstra began to shine from Day 1. Soon after he became the Head Coach, the Miami Heat formed the Big 3 with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. Spoelstra helped LeBron win his long-awaited First NBA title in 2012. Working with three of the greatest players of this generation, Coach Spo has a fair idea of how to deal with superstars.

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In just 3 years, Anthony Edwards has shown that he is going to be a superstar in the league. He made his first All-Star team last season, averaging 24.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. Edwards? game continues to get better as he prepares to dominate the 2023 FIBA World Cup. With the connection forming between Spoelstra and Edwards so early in his career, there is a chance that one day, Edwards might take his talents to South Beach and be part of the Heat Culture himself.

With Edwards signing a 5-year Supermax extension with the Timberwolves, this idea seems a little far-fetched. But there is always a possibility of strange things happening in the NBA. Meanwhile, fans can sit back and enjoy Eric Spoelstra and Anthony Edwards’ time together in Team USA.

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