Anthony Edwards is accelerating his path to stardom, focusing on NBA skills like foul-drawing. He now averages 6.5 free throws per game, up from last season’s 5.3. Wolves assistant Chris Hines emphasizes working on Edwards “showing his arms” while driving.
“Now they can see that actual contact on his arms, see the contact on his body and [he understands] that when guys are starting to hit you, it’s, ‘OK to release now,'” Hines said. “Once guys come into your body, release the pressure instead of keeping going into the pressure.”
Minnesota head coach Chris Finch cited Edwards’ ability to change pace as a key to his game too.
“Now he’s got good patience, changes speeds in the middle of his move, kind of changes directions a little bit more too,” Finch said.
Anthony Edwards Has Worked On Drawing Fouls https://t.co/CxlqFoDiP9
— RealGM (@RealGM) January 14, 2024
