Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is greater than certified to make comparisons between Team USA’s Anthony Edwards and a Miami legend, which simply occurs to be Dwyane Wade.
When the USA assistant was requested if any participant on the roster reminds him of NBA legend Wade, Spoelstra was fast to reward Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards.
“It’s hard not to look at Anthony Edwards and not see Dwyane Wade in him,” Spoelstra stated on CNN Philippines. “And I’m not a guy for comparisons. I’m not. But the way he moves, the way he competes, the way he electrifies a crowd, yes that reminds me of No. 3, and I have told Anthony that. I feel like I’m going back in time. It’s making me younger again, and I’m really enjoying it.”
Many NBA comparisons get thrown round nowadays however coach Spo has been on the helm of Miami since 2008, so helped Wade to win two of his three championships and naturally, was there for the Big Three period of LeBron, Wade and Chris Bosh.
Edwards is properly on his means to turning into a standout of the sport and through Team USA’s FIBA heat up video games has been their finest participant.
He recorded 34 factors, six rebounds and 4 three-pointers of their last exhibition recreation in opposition to Germany on the weekend.
In their 5 video games earlier than the FIBA event, Edwards additionally averaged a team-high of 19.2 factors per recreation on 51 p.c taking pictures from the sector.
The 22-year-old has impressed extra than simply assistant Spoelstra.
USA head coach Steve Kerr stated after their win in opposition to Germany that Edwards is “unquestionably the guy”and believes he’s “taking a leap”.
Edwards actually isn’t modest about his skillset and little doubt will relish being in contrast to Hall-of-Famer like Wade.
The world will get to see what he’s actually able to when the FIBA Basketball World Cup begins on August 25.
