Anthony Edwards confronted the media following the Timberwolves’ 124-94 loss to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder in Recreation 5 of the Western Convention Finals, which ended their playoff run.
“They beat us truthful and sq.,” Edwards acknowledged. “They had been the higher crew this collection.”
Regardless of the defeat, Edwards remained optimistic concerning the crew’s future. “We’ll study from this and are available again stronger,” he stated. “This isn’t the tip for us.”
As disappointing of a outcome because it was for Edwards, he was in a position to acknowledge that he’s simply beginning his journey, having accomplished solely his fifth season within the NBA.
“I don’t know why folks would assume it could harm. It’s thrilling for me,” Edwards stated. “I’m 23. I get to do it a complete bunch of occasions. I’m harm extra so for Mike [Conley]. I got here up quick for Mike. We tried final yr, we couldn’t get it. We tried once more this yr. We’ll strive once more subsequent yr. However harm is a horrible phrase to make use of. I’m good.”
Many followers have additionally identified that Ant is just 23 years of age. The nice Michael Jordan was 27 when he received his first title.
When requested concerning the crew’s development, he responded, “We’ve come a great distance. This expertise will solely make us higher.”
Edwards additionally praised the Thunder’s play. “They executed their sport plan nicely. Credit score to them for advancing,” he stated.
Wanting forward, Edwards emphasised the significance of the offseason. “We’ll take a while to relaxation, then get again to work. The objective is to go additional subsequent yr.”
It appeared to offer him recent motivation.
“I’m going to work my butt off this summer time,” Edwards stated. “No person’s going to work tougher than me this summer time. I’ll inform you that a lot.”
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