Anthony Edwards was already seen as one of the game’s top talents entering the season. That is evidenced by finishes of seventh and tied for seventh in MVP voting in the past two seasons and being the top player on a team that reached back-to-back conference finals. Turning just 24 years old on August 5, though, it was reasonable to believe Ant-Man could still show growth in certain areas.
This season, Edwards has not only shown more willingness to attempt mid-range jumpers, but he’s also knocking them down at a much higher rate.
Edwards is living in the mid-range more often
The 2-point shots outside of the paint are seen by most coaches as the worst shot to attempt.