Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has made it clear that regardless of what anyone thinks about him taking more 3-pointers than ever before. While talking to the reporters after his team’s win over the Nuggets when asked about what he would say to the people who think he’s taking too many threes his response was crystal clear as he said “F*ck ’em“.

Ant-Man has made his name in the league with his athleticism around the rim and his crisp mid-range jumper. But, that has somewhat changed this season with Edwards attempting more shots from beyond the arc than ever before. He is now attempting 13.7 shots from beyond the arc in every game he’s played this season.

There is a lot of talk about Edwards’ increase in three-point shooting and Austin Rivers has also joined in on the debate as he talked about this on his podcast Off Guard with Austin Rivers.  “I’m not a big fan of it,” River said when asked about Anthony Edwards shooting 59% of his threes this season. Furthermore, he went on to add that if Ant wants to get more points and win the MVP he should watch James Harden.

He said, “You want to be an MVP then go watch James Harden play because, by as much as threes and the step-backs, f****r was top two in the league every year in free throws.” Austin wants Ant to play like Harden live in the paint, and get the free throws so that his average increases. Ultimately, he doesn’t want Ant to just rely on threes. He wants Edwards to build a more complete game as Rivers thinks if you have the quality that he possesses you can knock threes anytime.

Is shooting from beyond the arc good or bad for the Ant-Man?

Everyone online has their opinions on the matter, but let’s look at the stats to get a clearer picture. Last season, Anthony Edwards shot 34.1% from beyond the arc, which was below the league average of 36.6%. This season, however, he’s made a substantial leap, raising his three-point percentage to 43.2%—a remarkable improvement by any standard. There’s no question that Edwards is driving this three-point surge with his newfound accuracy.

If this approach is boosting his game and helping his team win, why should Edwards change it—especially given how effectively he’s scoring? However, if he wants to take the Timberwolves further than they went last season, he’ll need to use his entire skill set, particularly his driving ability. With the long season ahead, Edwards has ample time to refine his game and add new layers. At just 23, he’s still figuring out what works best for him and defining his unique style.

Right now, he’s capitalizing on his three-point shooting, but he’ll eventually encounter defenses that will force him to diversify his options. Developing his playmaking skills and learning to manipulate defenses as a passer will be key as well. It’s no surprise that Minnesota is embracing his new style—it’s proving effective and aligns with the broader evolution of basketball.