Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has made quite a statement about his role on Team USA for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
A recent tweet by ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) has stirred the pot surrounding Team USA’s pecking order, capturing a confident statement by rising star Anthony Edwards.
“I’m still the number one option. Y’all might look at it differently… They got to fit in . around me. That’s how I feel.”
"I’m still the number one option. Y’all might look at it differently… They got to fit in around me. That’s how I feel.”
Anthony Edwards on his role on Team USA 👀
(via @BenGolliver)pic.twitter.com/cAXbR6Yjwt
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 7, 2024
Edwards’ audacious claim challenges expectations and raises questions about how Team USA will navigate their offensive hierarchy in the upcoming Paris Olympics.
In preparation for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Team USA has started practising. They threw caution to the wind on Sunday by scrimmaging the 2024 Select Team, a team primarily composed of NBA players who will train with Team USA before the Olympics.
Anthony Edwards’ Confidence and Controversy
Anthony Edwards’ speech divided supporters, who shared their opinions on social media-
“I’m an Ant fan, but there’s a point where you can be too cocky rather than confident. Luka punished him in the playoffs,” a fan stated.
Another added – “One of those guys you can’t hate on; gotta love Ant.”
“I genuinely love Ant—the confidence and assuredness he has. Reporters always try to knock him off his game with questions, but he stands firm,”
“Edwards is with all-timers who have played longer, accomplished more, and are flat-out better than him. Yet, he thinks everyone should fit in around him? Show some respect and learn to be humble around greatness—you haven’t reached that level yet.” – few more added.
Anthony Edwards’ confidence isn’t unfounded. In the 2024 NBA Playoffs, he led the Timberwolves to an upset victory over the heavily favored Denver Nuggets. Their run ended when they faced Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals, losing in five games. While Edwards’ claim as Team USA’s top option may raise eyebrows, his on-court performance speaks volumes.
