Anthony Edwards, a notable player for the Timberwolves, expresses his unrestricted response upon seeing the Great Wall of China, an incident that includes adult-oriented language.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards Tours China Amidst Offseason Changes
Anthony Edwards, the 24-year-old NBA star, is currently touring China, a journey that has seen him encounter former Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming and marvel at the height of the Great Wall of China. Meanwhile, back home, the Minnesota Timberwolves are gearing up for the new season with a focus on developing their young talent and a slightly altered roster.
Last season, the Timberwolves made it to the Western Conference Finals, where they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder and ultimately lost. The team did not retain Nickeil Alexander-Walker in free agency, and young players like Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr. are expected to continue their development. Dillingham, who was mostly out of the Timberwolves' rotation throughout the season, and Shannon Jr., who had some big moments in multiple appearances in the Timberwolves' loss vs Oklahoma City, will likely play significant roles this season.
The Timberwolves have also extended the contracts of Julius Randle and Naz Reid, who, along with Edwards, form the core of the team. However, the lack of significant help from Randle and Reid in the playoffs remains a concern for the team's championship aspirations.
Edwards, who is known for his impressive one-legged fadeaway shot, appears unaffected by the lack of help the Timberwolves have provided him this offseason. He made a viral moment when he expressed his desire to dunk on former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, a comment he later made on B/R Kicks X (formerly Twitter) about the steepness of the Great Wall of China.
The Timberwolves' season is set to start on October 22 against the Portland Trail Blazers on the road. With Edwards leading the way and a focus on developing young talent, the team is unsure if they have enough to compete for a championship. The Western Conference Finals roadblock remains a concern, but with the determination and skill of Edwards and the developing young players, anything is possible.
