Draymond GreenForward, Golden State Warriors

What the Gobert trade says about Ant 🤩 #shorts #nba #timberwolves #jazz #basketball #warriors

11 Jul 2022 · 1 min

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In this YouTube short, Draymond Green analyzes the Minnesota Timberwolves' recent trade involving Rudy Gobert, interpreting it as a clear signal that the franchise views Anthony Edwards as its emerging superstar and is shifting into a win‑now mode. Green acknowledges Karl‑Anthony Towns' importance, citing his $224 million contract, but emphasizes that the trade underscores the team's belief that Edwards can carry the torch. He notes that the Timberwolves have not previously traded high draft picks, suggesting this move marks a strategic pivot toward immediate contention centered around Edwards.

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What this trade says to me is Minnesota believes that they have a superstar in Anthony Edwards. It says to me that they believe in Anthony Edwards to carry the torch. Not that Karl-Anthony Towns is not important to what they do, 'cause he is important to what they do, or else he wouldn't have got $224 million. The reason it says Anthony Edwards to me is because KAT's been there. And like now you're making these moves. Like they weren't trading the number 1 pick when Anthony, when they just had the number 1 pick. They weren't trading picks anytime before that or really after. But they're in win now mode because I think Minnesota thinks that they have a superstar in Anthony Edwards. And by the way, I believe they do.