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Interestingly, the Timberwolves CEO made bold predictions for Edwards after being eliminated in the Western Conference Finals

7:58pm, 3 June 2025【Basketball】

Anthony Edwards is destined to achieve greater and more brilliant achievements for the Timberwolves, especially when he has won so many honors at such a young age. The Minnesota Timberwolves came to an abrupt end in the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season. However, by 2025, it seems more difficult than ever for them to make the final breakthrough and reach the NBA Finals. Although they were excellent last year at least (the score was close but ultimately lost), they seemed to be out of the same level as the Oklahoma City Thunder, especially in Game 5.

For those teams who were so close but eventually lost, they could not help but make some bold adjustments to eventually get through the difficulties. Perhaps, this is still the case for this Timberwolves. Despite this, they have a solid road to championships at least in the next few years, especially Anthony Edwards, who is in excellent form now and is about to enter the 24-year-old season, and there is still a lot of room for growth even if he has made it to the playoffs many times.

"The biggest compliment we can give Anthony Edwards is that he has won so much at such a young age, especially joining a team that hasn't achieved much in the past few years. I think the progress he's made this year...prosperity. We believe he'll be one of the best players of all time. We really believe he's on that road," Timberwolves president Tim Connery said of Edwards via HoopsHype's Michael Scotto in a press conference.

It is not common for a historic superstar to win the championship early in his career. Many times, going through adversity is an integral part of growing up, and Edwards’ experience with the Timberwolves undoubtedly made him stronger and welcome everything that is coming as he and his team are taking the final step towards that unpredictable NBA championship.

Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves are on the right path

The Timberwolves have to make some right moves to reach the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season. As for Edwards, time is in his favor, so he shouldn't blame himself for losing again in the Western Conference Finals.

Players like Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant must have experienced the pain of the playoffs before successfully reaching the top. Edwards and the Timberwolves just need to strengthen their roster and maintain their hopes of winning the championship year after year.