Anthony Edwards Has Honest Admission About Timberwolves’ Starters

The Minnesota Timberwolves made it to the Western Conference Finals last season.

They’re now hanging by a thread and trying to stay above .500.

This turnaround has been as drastic as it’s been predictable, as trading away their second-best player wasn’t popular among the fans.

Notably, this has also taken a big toll on Anthony Edwards, who has repeatedly been overly critical of his team.

That happened again after their one-point loss to the Golden State Warriors.

As quoted by Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Edwards ripped his team’s starting five, himself included, calling them out for their lack of energy (via Legion Hoops):

“The starting 5, we are terrible… I would say the starting group gotta come out with more energy like we want to play the game of basketball,” he said.

Anthony Edwards:

“The starting 5, we are terrible… I would say the starting group gotta come out with more energy like we want to play the game of basketball.”

(via @JonKrawczynski) pic.twitter.com/6mfwaRRHB9

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 16, 2025

The young star has been quite frustrated this season.

He has called the team ‘soft’ and has berated them about their lack of communication, especially on defense.

Notably, he hasn’t shied away from criticism, as he knows he also has to be held accountable as their franchise player.

Julius Randle is a decent player, but he’s not as good as Karl-Anthony Towns.

Even if he were, the team played like a well-oiled machine with Towns last season, and it will take a while before they find that same kind of chemistry with Randle – if ever.

The Timberwolves also need to address their point guard position.

Mike Conley isn’t getting any younger and has lost a step, and Rob Dillingham might need more time before being ready.

This team can still turn things around, but everybody involved will need a better effort.

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