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For the Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards, maybe losing Rookie of the Year isn't so bad

Star Tribune | June 18, 2021

Related Topics: NBA Rookie of the Year Award, Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves, Michael Carter-Williams, Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard, Western Conference, Andrew Wiggins, Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Hornets

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Edwards didn't win NBA Rookie of the Year on Wednesday, finishing second to LaMelo Ball. He has tremendous company.

Even without the Rookie of the Year Award, the future is undeniably bright for Anthony Edwards.

Who's the better player?

Kyrie Irving or Kawhi Leonard? Damian Lillard or Anthony Davis? Trae Young or Luka Doncic? Michael Carter-Williams or ... Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Those are the decisions that have faced NBA Rookie of the Year voters going back to 2012, and this year the question came down to the Hornets' LaMelo Ball or the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards.

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