The Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards had the best game of the season against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
The 19-year-old guard finished the game with 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists, though his team lost the game. Edwards also made a highlight by splashing a three-pointer over James.
After the game, LeBron admired the performance of younger players, particularly Edwards. In the interview, the four-time NBA champion flattered the rookie with these words: “One, he’s a great kid first of all. Obviously, we know what he can do with the game of basketball. He showed that tonight. He’s been showing that through the course of his rookie season so far.
“Hopefully, for me throughout my career, I inspire the younger generation to want to be a part of this league and want to be great. Hopefully, I’ve been inspiring him throughout my 18 years and I’m able to still go out here and do what I love to do and that’s to play the game of basketball, play at a high level do it for my teammates. So it’s always a treat.”
This season, the number one draft pick of the 2020 NBA Draft is averaging 14.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
