Tom Crean Reveals Thoughts on Anthony Edwards’ NBA Potential

Last season, Ant-Man averaged 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. Only Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranked ahead of him for points per game. That's not bad company at all, as all three are league MVPs and NBA champions.

Edwards' former coach, Tom Crean, said he's "nowhere near where he’s going to be" in the league. While speaking to Covers, he praised improvement in his basketball fundamentals, but indicated he could work on eliminating his predictability on the court with specific moves.

Crean mentioned Edwards' "great Euro" as an example of something to look at for improving his game.

"There's too many times he still predetermines that he's going to the Euro rather than beating the second defender with a speed dribble, with a hesitation or with a crossover. It's just processing like that," he said.

In addition, Crean suggested that Edwards can improve his skills when he doesn't have the basketball in his hands on the court. Nonetheless, the former No. 1 pick continues displaying impressive abilities, including explosiveness to the basket and the ability to knock down big shots.

Edwards ranked second overall in the league with 4.1 threes per game. Only Curry ranked above him at 4.4 per game.

During a media session earlier this year, the three-time All-Star shut down any notion that he would be the face of the NBA. However, his former coach still believes he could become that.

"It’s not going to matter if he wants it or not. If he’s the best in the league, he’s going to be that. And he’s on his way to being that guy," Crean said.

While the Timberwolves had to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder win the NBA Finals this year, it seems inevitable for them to reach the championship series behind rising star Anthony Edwards.