Anthony Edwards called Michael Jordan to try to improve his game

Michael Jordan is the perfect example of how evolution in the game can transform a player into an unstoppable force. When he came to the NBA, his style was purely vertical, focused on attacking the basket with aggression. However, his development as a player was necessary to overcome obstacles, such as the "Jordan Rules" that the Pistons applied, based on double teams and constant physical play. To overcome this, Jordan had to learn to trust his teammates, involve them in the offense, and develop a low-post game. This growth culminated in winning several championships.

Anthony Edwards, the young star of the Minnesota Timberwolves, faces similar challenges this season. With an increase in double teams and lower effectiveness in offensive spacing due to the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns and the arrival of Julius Randle, Edwards has experienced frustration. "I’m 23, I don’t wanna spend the whole night passing the ball, you feel me? ... But with the way they’re guarding me, I think I have to," he confessed to Jon Krawcynski of The Athletic.

In search of solutions, Edwards decided to contact Jordan. As Mark Jones commented during the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets game broadcast on ESPN, three weeks ago Edwards sought advice from the Bulls legend on dealing with double teams and defensive traps that have complicated his game. "Someone close to him told me that Ant reached out to Michael Jordan for guidance on how to handle these situations. Up to that point, he had been extremely frustrated."

The conversation seems to have borne fruit. In his last five games, Edwards has averaged 30.2 points and 6.2 assists per game, a significant increase compared to his season averages (26.3 and 4.4, respectively), along with a 44% three-point shooting accuracy. Minnesota has won three of those games, including a convincing victory against Denver, although they also suffered losses to Memphis and Cleveland.

The future of the Timberwolves revolves around Edwards, and the key will be to build the right team around him, just as the Bulls did with Jordan by surrounding him with talents like Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and shooters like Steve Kerr. But it will also be essential for Edwards to continue evolving as a player, making the most of the talent around him. If there is anyone who can guide him on that path, it is undoubtedly Jordan.

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