Particle.news
Download on the App Store
8 ARTICLES
·
yesterday

Critics Question Anthony Edwards’ NBA ‘Face’ Status as Timberwolves Fall 3-1

Sub-20-point showings in key finals games after paternity lawsuits prompted analysts to back Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over the Timberwolves guard

Image
Image
11-time NBA All-Star and “Inside the NBA” host Charles Barkley.
Image

Overview

  • Charles Barkley told TNT that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have earned claim to be the league’s next face, arguing Edwards has yet to seize that role.
  • Kendrick Perkins cited Anthony Edwards’ off-court personal controversies, including ongoing paternity lawsuits, as disqualifying factors for a league representative.
  • Stephen A. Smith defended Edwards by emphasizing his elite on-court skillset and season averages and acknowledging that face-of-the-league status involves off-court factors.
  • Edwards has been held under 20 points twice in the Western Conference Finals, contributing to the Timberwolves’ 3-1 series deficit against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander captured his first MVP award this season en route to leading the Thunder to a 3-1 lead and home-court advantage in the push for the NBA Finals.