ESPN Star Makes Bold Statement About Anthony Edwards After Timberwolves-Warriors Game

Kendrick Perkins sent out a post about Anthony Edwards.

Dec 6, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after making a three point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images / Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

On Friday evening, Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a blowout 107-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.

Edwards finished with 30 points, four rebounds, nine assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 11/18 from the field and 4/10 from the three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.

night night 😴 pic.twitter.com/uLGE61H7WK

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 7, 2024

After the game, ESPN star (and former NBA Champion) Kendrick Perkins sent out a post about Edwards.

His post had 1,000 likes in one hour.

Perkins wrote: "Best game I’ve seen from Ant Man in the last few games on the offensive end. Since he called out his team mates they been 🔒 in defensively and on a 4 game winning streak. He’s the BEST YOUNG LEADER in the game."

Best game I’ve seen from Ant Man in the last few games on the offensive end. Since he called out his team mates they been 🔒 in defensively and on a 4 game winning streak. He’s the BEST YOUNG LEADER in the game.

— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) December 7, 2024

At just 23, Edwards has done an excellent job of being the face of a franchise.

While the Timberwolves have gotten off to a slow start to the season, they have turned things around in a significant way over the last week.

Anthony Edwards finished with 30 PTS (11 in Q4) and 9 AST in the @Timberwolves’ fourth-straight win 🐺 pic.twitter.com/tgW40CUjBo

— NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2024

With the victory over Golden State, the Timberwolves improved to 12-10 in 22 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Western Conference.

They are currently in the middle of a four-game winning streak.

Anthony Edwards was asked about his jumper a lot in the locker room, to which he said he's been in the gym 4-5 times a day "just shooting".

Asked him what was behind the emphasis to improve the jumper this summer -- because it's not like he was a bad shooter last season. pic.twitter.com/pBJ8mEOUp3

— Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) December 7, 2024

Following Friday's game, the Warriors and Timberwolves will face off (agian) on Sunday evening at the Chase Center.

On the road, the Timberwolves have gone just 5-6 in the 11 games they have played away from Minnesota.

Dec 6, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) makes a basket over Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images / Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

Edwards is in his fifth NBA season (all with the Timberwolves).