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The Minnesota Timberwolves have been up and down this season.
They went from reaching the Western Conference Finals to struggling to stay afloat this year.
Also, Anthony Edwards had to change his game significantly, as not having Karl-Anthony Towns around took a toll on his team’s spacing.
As a result, he joined the very exclusive list of efficient volume shooters from beyond the arc.
As shown by StatMamba on X (via Hoop Central), he just became the youngest player to record at least 300 three-pointers in a single season.
Anthony Edwards is now the youngest player in NBA history to have 300+ 3PM in a season, per @StatMamba.
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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 6, 2025
Edwards is just 23 years old.
He clearly took plenty of pointers from Stephen Curry and his fellow NBA All-Stars in the summer with Team USA.
Edwards wasn’t known for his three-point shooting prowess when he first entered the league, often drawing comparisons to Dwyane Wade.
He still shoots 36% from three for his career, so that part of his game has clearly translated to the pros better than anticipated.
He’s currently averaging a career-high 10.2 three-pointers attempted per game, and he’s making nearly 40% of those attempts.
Of course, that has also drawn some criticism among old-school fans, as he’s settling for several pull-ups and contested shots rather than using his mesmerizing athleticism to drive to the lane and get his points inside.
His shot selection has changed significantly, and despite taking almost four more threes per game, he’s only averaging 1.5 more points per game if compared to last season.
But at the end of the day, the game is changing, and as such, he will adapt to the demands of the modern game.
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