Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has drawn praise throughout the 2024-25 season, but Paul George believes there’s still another level he can reach.
During a recent episode of his show Podcast P, George offered pointed advice to the 23-year-old, encouraging him to spend the summer refining a specific skill.
“He’s gotta develop a post game where he can let the game slow down,” George said, via Larry Brown Sports.
George emphasized that post play could help Edwards manage double teams more efficiently and get into a better rhythm offensively.
“Where he can get to one dribble, raise up, and shoot,” the Clippers forward continued. “I think that helps a player get into a rhythm a lot better when he starts closer and he doesn’t have to worry about bringing two defenders to the ball to try to get free.”
Edwards, who just finished his fourth season, has already become the Timberwolves’ all-time leader in both three-pointers made and 40-point games.
George’s suggestion comes after Edwards averaged 27.6 points in the regular season while making 320 shots from beyond the arc — the seventh-highest single-season total in league history.
“Get to an elbow, get to the mid-post, where you can see the whole floor, and play from there,” George added. “I think that’s the next evolution for Ant.”
The All-Star shooting guard led Minnesota to its second straight Western Conference Finals, averaging 25.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists across 15 playoff games.
His postseason also included a 43-point outing in Game 4 of the opening round against the Lakers and a 30-point performance in Game 3 of the Conference Finals against Oklahoma City.
George’s advice targets efficiency and decision-making, both critical areas as defenses continue to key in on the Timberwolves’ primary scorer.
Edwards, who already holds franchise records in several offensive categories, now faces the challenge of expanding his versatility entering his age-24 season.
Minnesota’s season ended in a five-game loss to the Thunder, with the team finishing 49–33 during the regular season and holding the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
