“We Don’t Allow Those”: Anthony Edwards Jokes All-Star HC’s Plan Might Put Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Others in Trouble

Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns will proudly represent the Minnesota Timberwolves in the upcoming 2024 All-Star Game. Adding to names from their franchise, the NBA recently announced the coaching staff for both the conferences. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch and his staff will take charge of coaching the Western Conference team. This marks Finch’s first All-Star Game head coaching stint and the first time since 2004 that a Timberwolves coach is handling the responsibility.

When the spotlight turned to Anthony Edwards, he was questioned about the potential strategy for the trio to secure victory in the celebratory game. Responding promptly and highlighting the peculiarities of the game, Edwards proposed a plan to eliminate all mid-range shots. He stated, “If one of the starters, like Shai or somebody, shoots a midrange, I’mma be like, ‘Finchy, we don’t allow those right there.'”

While some may interpret Edwards as just skimming the surface of a rivalry with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, his response is, in fact, a humorous one. Particularly, in the context of the modern NBA. It is possible that akin to recent All-Star games, the 2024 version will come with exhilarating dunks, ecstatic plays, and long-range shots. This, in turn, will render the necessity or desire for set plays and deeper game strategies obsolete.

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This season, Anthony Edwards is delivering 25.6 points per game, 5.1 assists, and 5.1 rebounds. It marks the best season of his career. Additionally, he is displaying a career-best shooting touch from all areas of the floor. On the coaching front, Chris Finch has seamlessly collaborated with the Wolves. In a recent matchup, they went head-to-head against the Oklahoma City Thunder, securing the top spot in the Western Conference.

Anthony Edwards put on another thrilling performance

In a recent face-off, the youthful Minnesota Timberwolves clashed with the slightly younger Houston Rockets. Karl-Anthony Towns faced challenges from the field but managed to secure a double-double, recording 14 points and 10 rebounds. Rudy Gobert demonstrated efficiency, contributing 17 points and 13 rebounds.

However, the turning point of the game was Anthony Edwards’ standout performance. Despite a low-scoring second quarter, the Houston Rockets aimed to seize control in the third. However, Edwards erupted, contributing to 70% of the Timberwolves’ points in that quarter.

Edwards embarked on a remarkable scoring spree, notching 22 of his 32 points during this stretch. His diverse scoring arsenal, including floaters, 3-pointers, and mid-range shots, led him to score 9 of 12 from the field, including 4 three-pointers.

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Furthermore, the Timberwolves’ defense disrupted the Rockets’ shooting rhythm, causing them to struggle throughout the entire game. The Rockets missed 20 of their 27 attempts in the third quarter stretch.