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Watch: Anthony Edwards blows the Skills Challenge playing left-handed
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Anthony Edwards blows the Skills Challenge playing left-handed

Anthony Edwards announced he would only shoot left-handed on All-Star Weekend. It blew up on him right away.

In the first round of the Skills Challenge, Edwards went last for the team of No. 1 overall picks. When he got to the spot where participants had to sink a corner three over a robotic defender, Edwards missed badly with his southpaw attempts.

He told TNT's Allie LaForce about his his left-handed shooting plan before All-Star Saturday.

Edwards said it was "just for fun" and added that he would be happy scoring 15 points with his all-lefty approach.

He wasn't the only All-Star to mess up in the first round. Paolo Banchero and Tyrese Maxey ran the course wrong, while Scottie Barnes lost his dribble running the course. Then in the half-court shot contest, a frustrated Barnes started shooting backwards.

But Edwards learned his lesson. When the third round arrived, Edwards switched to his right hand and made enough shots to send the All-Stars to the final round.

Sean Keane

Sean Keane is a sportswriter and a comedian based in Oakland, California, with experience covering the NBA, MLB, NFL and Ice Cube’s three-on-three basketball league, The Big 3. He’s written for Comedy Central’s “Another Period,” ESPN the Magazine, and Audible. com

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