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Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards should be the number one option

Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and D'Angelo Russell of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edwards came on strong during the second half of the 2020-2021 NBA season and is set-up to have a big second season.

He showed why the Timberwolves chose him No. 1 in last year’s draft and also potentially foreshadowed why he could be the top offensive option going forward.

Anthony Edwards usage rate down the stretch of last season

Anthony Edwards was given the rookie treatment despite being the top overall pick in last year’s draft, meaning that the Timberwolves eased him into the flow of things and did not ask him to do too much.