Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards feels like he desires to pay homage to a hometown legend throughout the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.
Edwards was interviewed throughout NBA All-Star Saturday Night festivities at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. The Timberwolves guard was requested what his aim was for his second profession All-Star recreation the next evening. His response? Go full lefty.
“I’m going to just try left hand,” stated the right-handed Edwards. “I’m going to shoot it left-handed the entire game.”
“I’m gonna shoot it left hand all the recreation.” 😳
Ant-Man is bringing out the tips in tomorrow’s #NBAAllStar Game 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9v5sjnPEzR
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Edwards offered a preview of his off-hand efforts when he participated within the 2024 NBA Skills Challenge. He bricked three nook triples in succession throughout his run within the contest.
Anthony Edwards wasn’t mendacity about capturing left handed @PatBevPod pic.twitter.com/bTKf9Has0m
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At very least, the 22-year-old stayed dedicated.
Indiana legend Larry Bird famously dominated a 1986-87 common season recreation whereas capturing a number of photographs left-handed. The Boston Celtics icon and pure right-handed shooter tried 10 of his 34 photographs along with his left hand in a 120-119 extra time win towards the Portland Trail Blazers. Bird finished the night with 47 factors, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists throughout 49 minutes performed.
Edwards most likely gained’t be capable to pull off the identical efficiency on Sunday. But stranger issues have occurred throughout NBA All-Star Weekend.