Anthony Edwards Doubles Down on Being USA’s Top Scoring Option After Win vs. Canada
Team USA began exhibition play ahead of the Paris Olympics, defeating Canada 86-72 on Wednesday night in Las Vegas.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who made waves earlier this week when he called himself the team’s No. 1 option on a squad filled with Hall of Famers, backed up his bold statement with an efficient 13-point, three-rebound performance on 6-for-10 shooting off the bench in the victory for the United States.
When asked postgame if he believed he was the No. 1 option, Edwards didn’t disappoint with his answer.
“Uh, what you think?” Edwards quipped, before nodding.
— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) July 11, 2024
Edwards is no doubt one of the faces of the future for Team USA basketball, as he continues his ascent into one of the game’s premier stars.
He will play an important role on this Olympic team too, as the United States pursues another gold medal.
Published
MIKE MCDANIEL
Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.
