The lesson extended beyond the court. After winning the gold medal, the team sprayed champagne on the steps, which created a viral photo early in the tournament. Edwards joined in the fray, but it was clear that he wasn’t as experienced in the art of spraying champagne as his championship-winning teammates. “Come on, Ant,” James teased. “I know you haven’t been there yet.” That “yet” is a word that has a lot to say to Timberwolves fans who believe they finally have a No. 1 option who can bring them a title. During the second round of the playoffs last season, the Wolves looked like they were headed to the championship. They swept Durant, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in the conference quarterfinals, then fought back from a 20-point deficit in Game 7 to beat the Denver Nuggets and advance to their second conference final in franchise history. There, they were soundly defeated by the Dallas Mavericks, showing that a team still lacking in playoff experience still has a lot to learn before taking the final step. -via The New York Times / August 15, 2024
Anthony Edwards on Devin Booker’s performance for Team USA: He was guarding the best player. I was impressed watching him.
