Dec 23, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) after the Celtics defeated the Timberwolves at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Jaylen Brown Reacts To Anthony Edwards' Heartfelt Instagram Post

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 27, 2024 4:41 PM ET

Recently, the heartbreaking news that USF basketball coach Amir Abdul-Rahim had passed away was announced.

Abdul-Rahim was 43.

Via USF Men's Basketball: "We are heartbroken over the passing of Coach Abdur-Rahim.

A tremendous man & leader with an infectious personality that was a shining light to all he encountered.

Our thoughts & prayers are with his family, friends and everyone that he left a lasting impact on."

We are heartbroken over the passing of Coach Abdur-Rahim.

A tremendous man & leader with an infectious personality that was a shining light to all he encountered.

Our thoughts & prayers are with his family, friends and everyone that he left a lasting impact on. pic.twitter.com/h353f3FNno
— USF Men's Basketball (@USFMBB) October 24, 2024

Following the news, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made a post to Instagram.

Edwards captioned his post: "6am Therrell HS Mode! R.I.P. Coach Amir ️"

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A post shared by Anthony Edwards (@theanthonyedwards_)

Edwards finished his one season in college with averages of 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 40.2% from the field and 29.4% from the three-point range in 32 games for the Bulldogs.

He was then the first pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Timberwolves.