2020 NBA Draft Scouting: How Anthony Edwards could become the most dynamic scorer in the NBA | ESPN
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ESPN NBA draft analyst Mike Schmitz breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of former Georgia Bulldogs guard and 2020 NBA Draft prospect Anthony Edwards. Schmitz says Edwards has the potential to become one of the most lethal scorers in the NBA.
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"So smooth and freakishly powerful". Perfect description. Crazy athleticism, quick handles and can make his own shot. I'm sold.
@RJLKMRD
2 ай бұрын
Timberwolves got extremely lucky, we finally had a GM who gave our organization literally one of the greatest drafts in NBA history!
Who’s watching this during 2024 Playoffs🙌🏽 Dominating the Game
Looking at this again. You were so on point. This is the best analysis I’ve seen recently especially giving how Ant Man is playing this summer.
Put him on the grizzlies and that teams diff
@Superfly369
4 жыл бұрын
Facts
@aidenbignell1425
3 жыл бұрын
We don’t need him if we do pick him up ja still gonna be the captain Nd floor general
@lito5953
3 жыл бұрын
There's no way that happens but imagine him staying in Atlanta... Trae - Edwards - Reddish - Collins - Capela is a nasty starting 5 w/ Huerter and Hunter off the bench
@itslulantt3775
3 жыл бұрын
Lito I feel you I didn’t even think this comment would be noticed this much
@itslulantt3775
3 жыл бұрын
Aiden Bignell yea they don’t need em but imagine him and ja in the backcourt
He’s a dawg on 2k
@justdoitdev2025
4 жыл бұрын
What!!🤣💯
@SolaceMcfly
4 жыл бұрын
@@justdoitdev2025 that dude must have some unreleased 2k21 game
@hiderz
4 жыл бұрын
@@SolaceMcfly I'm using him off a downloaded draft in MyLeague
@lildude9087
4 жыл бұрын
47 til infinity they got him on my team
@brettd4183
4 жыл бұрын
My team duh
4:06 Victor Oladipo went #2 behind Anthony Bennett, not #1. I’m assuming that’s what he meant
@rutgersryan1
4 жыл бұрын
That’s basically #1 lmao
@smithsgonefishing
3 жыл бұрын
@@rutgersryan1 lol
@RennWickam
3 жыл бұрын
@@rutgersryan1 he would have gone #1 if he didn't tell Cleveland that he didn't want to play on a team that had already drafted 2 guards (Kyrie and Waiters) that would stifle his playing time
Who is here after he got drafted 1st overall?
@FindMe04
3 жыл бұрын
Well, I hope he's good but might boycott like i did last season if they continue their anti usa B.S. =P
@razvanbaltatescu6099
3 жыл бұрын
@@FindMe04 anti usa? 98% of the nba is america
He got potential
@justinbattle7773
3 жыл бұрын
Black Night Potential has gotten a lot of coaches rings... It’s a two way street fam
@blomberg1056
3 жыл бұрын
Black Night well that’s what a lottery draft is lmao it’s high risk but high reward as well
@RennWickam
3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully whoever drafts him has good culture or a good development focused head coach like Kenny Atkinson or someone like that. Guy has all the tools but has none of the discipline to use them correctly, kinda like Kobe, but also like Andrew Wiggins, Dion Waiters, and Mario Hezonja. From his film study he did with Mike earlier this year, the guy seems super coachable and wants to see his mistakes so he can improve on them. If a coach commits to helping him learn I have zero doubt man can live up to his potential
They compared him to everybody but Beal
@gunjeevanthakkar1634
3 жыл бұрын
Agree he's a stronger Brad beal
@Relayzy1
3 жыл бұрын
Probably because Beal is skinny compared to this kid!
This wonderful man Anthony Edwards has changed the Timberwolves in the most transcendent manner!
Back here when wolves swept KD and the Suns in the first round. Man they drafted a MJ 2.0 who can shoot 3s.
Welcome to the minnesota timberwolves!
@Horror792011
3 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed we pick him...no way do I want Ball on the Wolves.
@gabes4656
3 жыл бұрын
The pick is getting traded unless one of those guys blow them a way in workouts.
@ruzruzammub3625
3 жыл бұрын
Ball would just leave the wolves the second he’s in free agency, or just demand a trade
@Relayzy1
3 жыл бұрын
@@ruzruzammub3625 yeah Ball and that drama connected too him, i don't want that on my Wolves, and good point he will want a big market aka LA.
@Bdmarquee
3 жыл бұрын
Edwards is literally dion waiters
I see a bigger Victor Oladipo in the making
@dc6953
4 жыл бұрын
SomeRandomDunker nah just oladipo lmao
@luiscasillasramirez4039
4 жыл бұрын
@@nsrivatsa5167 3wwg
@itzfusionplex4266
4 жыл бұрын
He reminds me of an Oladipo Butler hybrid
@teeblo
4 жыл бұрын
He reminds me of a prime Lance Stephenson
@christophershanklin112
3 жыл бұрын
teeblo 😂😂That’s a insult
I think we forget this kid is 18,in my opinion he has a high floor and high ceiling if he cleans up the pnr reads,catch and shoot shooting,motor on both ends(especially defensive) and a higher consistent fg percentage.
he bout to be with the hawks
@atlfalcons4life479
3 жыл бұрын
Bro FR I hope so hard him and Trae👀
@vitosmith4160
3 жыл бұрын
he from atl so the nba going to put him there
@fjo9492
3 жыл бұрын
If he ends up with the Hawks I’m gonna freak out. Hawks will be set to win really soon. It’s just a really great fit. Their frontcourt is set with John Collins and Capela who’s gonna be the defensive anchor. All they needed was a dog in the wings and Edwards is that guy. Imagine all the lobs too with all the penetration between him and Trae.
@RCMartin08
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, also he's from Georgia
@itzmoney2390
3 жыл бұрын
Warriors bout to get him, watch and see
We love him in Minnesota
As a t-wolves fan, I really like his game. Lack of effort on defense is concerning when MN already has D'lo and KAT on the team but I hope he will improve defensively since he has strong physical tools. Bringing Rubio back was a good decision. He helped Donovan Mitchell and Devin Booker with his playmaking ability. I believe Edeards will improve his shooting percentage bcause he doesnt have to carry the offense in MN since they have three good scorers in D'lo, KAT and Beasley. Cant wait to watch him play in NBA
@batmayne2935
Жыл бұрын
3 years later we have an all nba guard. Wolves going to the finals next year
he’s him
Him being 6'5 225 pounds is impressive, having a 40+ inch vert is even more impressive, being able to create his own shot on the dribble and having great footwork and body control is really impressive but if he REALLY does have a 7-foot wingspan that makes him a freak! To be honest he's probably the best SG prospect to come out of college since Michael Jordan in terms of his ceiling. All of his flaws are easy fixes with the right coach and system. Like Kobe, he's not taking bad shots because he can't make them, he's doing it because the game comes too easy for him and he gets bored with the mundane BUT he def needs to stop taking those ridiculous long two's and 3's so early in the shot clock or he's going to be riding the bench during his rookie season. I'd def draft him ahead of Melo.
@UniversaIs713
3 жыл бұрын
Ok calm down dude, no one was like Mike out of college lol.
@WallTrapMedia
3 жыл бұрын
@@UniversaIs713 Bro, you're like a kid to me. You weren't even around when Jordan got out of college. I'm from the Westside of Chicago and saw Jordan play LIVE at the Old Chicago Stadium and the UC. I never said he was like Jordan coming out of college I said he might be the best prospect at SG since Jordan coming out of college. FOH!
@eljefe9140
3 жыл бұрын
@@WallTrapMedia bruh... Youre sucking this kid off way too much, say this stuff when he makes the Nba and plays against actual competition
@Lee-os1if
3 жыл бұрын
@@eljefe9140 he's spitting fax tho, dude is a beast athletically and has a very dynamic scoring ability. He's gonna be good in the league
@michaele.918
3 жыл бұрын
@@UniversaIs713 Mike wasn't even really considered GOAT material out of college, he was but people didn't see it yet
Two theories: The worst thing he does are pull-up 3s in transition. They are incredibly popular, but he's not a good enough shooter, and he's "so tough" to stop going to the rim, it's a waste. I'd be interested to see what getting rid of that would do for his efficiency, both by raising his 3-point percentage and giving him more shots in the paint. Pull-ups in the half-court or step-backs are fine, but stop pulling up at the top of the arch when you are basically 1-on-1 on a fastbreak. The other: he's really athletic, but he needs to sloooow waaaaay doooown. I'm glad you made the Harden comp. He's another people say isn't athletic because he plays so deliberately. But he's actually athletic. I also see some of Luka Doncic's game in him. Just like Allen Iverson stretched the carry rule to its extreme and dared refs to call it on his crossover, does Doncic (and Harden) with traveling. Edwards is so big and can take such long-steps. No one is going to bump him off his route to the lane. Step-backs, hesis, euro-steps, in-and-outs, these are all marks of a slower, more deliberate approach. Being big and strong (he's already the size of Doncic and Kawhi and bigger than Harden), he can just keep defenders on his hip. (Jimmy Butler is another). Butler, Harden, Luka all have vastly different games, as does Edwards. But they all play "slow" in a good way, and they use their strength to their advantage. I'd be interested to see what Edwards could do in that manner rather than relying on his explosiveness and speed to make everything work.
What do you think of Edward's odds of being successful being coached in a strict offense. Is he destined to do better with his second coach than with his draft team?
KAT, DLO, and Anthony Edwards 🔥🤩
@oblivious4045
3 жыл бұрын
@@shadowsinger3183 Edwards would be the best scenario
This is my first time seeing this guys highlights but what I do know I have his Opal card on 2k20 and he’s a beast! So if he’s as good as his card he to will be a beast!
@steven-ny3ep
3 жыл бұрын
Luke Wise I actually do hoop bruh. Just only watch NBA. Don’t keep up with NCAA.
Didn't they say this about almost every other #1 pick before
He's the truth
Like the way Smitz said Donovan MITCHELL uses violent crossovers lol.
Which team needs him the most? Or where would you like him to get drafted? I hope the Pistons gets him..
@hugorannou3716
4 жыл бұрын
Pistons, Magic, Spurs... every teams that needs a scorer desperately
@zikviewsdotcom5827
4 жыл бұрын
wolves hes perfect next to dlo/kat
@ajanigreenlee1574
4 жыл бұрын
I hope the warriors get him
@kevinthomas4577
4 жыл бұрын
Knicks
@lilv3966
3 жыл бұрын
Can't see the pistons passing on him. I have him 3rd on my board but needs the right fit.
Go Dawgs!!
What's that lil beat in the beginning
#1 draft pick !
Special!!!!!!
My favorite player
My favorite NBA player
ESPN get your audio quality in check
DLo will love this guy
That block at 3:35 was nasty
Wow. Kid is goooooood
Dynamic backcourt duo with DLo
Move RJ to the 3 & draft Edwards Knicks!
@stopidvideos
3 жыл бұрын
Fr, he is so much better of a scorer/shooter than Lamelo it's not even funny
@nicmagtaan1132
3 жыл бұрын
wait i thought rj was a 3? is it because the knicks have like 5 pfs that the slot for his natural position is taken welp i didnt watch that much games of the knicks though
@georockmann7113
3 жыл бұрын
@@nicmagtaan1132 no he's simply a guard
@sorryidgaf.6043
3 жыл бұрын
Let’s put him in a good situation, not F up his career with Knicks.
@2TrainWakefield
3 жыл бұрын
nic magtaan def a 3 bro .. but idk lol everyone $mall ball now
Next up!
I hope he goes to the Hawks him Trae and John Collins. 👀
@fjo9492
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget Capela🙈 it’s gonna be lob city with all that penetration by Edwards and Trae.
@atlfalcons4life479
3 жыл бұрын
FJO 9 oh yeah! No doubt
@EDTheOneable
3 жыл бұрын
Kinda a bad fit in Atlanta because Trae usage is so huge because he's so bad off ball. I like Ant Man on a team that needs a wing but also can dominate the ball a lot. The Hawks could use a player like Deni or Haliburton way better with Trae.
@natecruz7114
3 жыл бұрын
Yay the most overrated lineup of all time on it’s way to win 25 games the next 4 years. That sounds lit
@goatedshod3864
3 жыл бұрын
EJOne that’s the point his usage doesn’t need to be that high
Do one for lamelo BBBall😌
@dumbthings7800
4 жыл бұрын
There is one already
One of the best finishers in college basketball. Look forward to seeing him in the league.
Man this dude is so smooth. I think he has the highest super star potential. Minnesota better take this guy.
Scoring beast on 2K (from a download draft)
Ok so a Victor Oladipo/ Mitch Richmond type. He could be a threat long term. Could land 1st.
@4:04 Victor was the Number 2 Pick not Number 1 pick
Reminds me of Dion Waiters. Take it however. 🤷🏽♂️
Trae and Edwards are gonna be the new splash bro’s of the 2020s
@stefan218
3 жыл бұрын
I love Joe Brady you mean d lo Kay and ant man the splash trio
This guy gonna be a god
Best player in the draft.
@TokyoBalletReprise
3 жыл бұрын
Bruce Gelin Maybe, but he doesn’t have the most potential. He has a high floor tho.
@fjo9492
3 жыл бұрын
That_Canuck_God Edwards is the safest bet that he will be a star over everybody in the draft. Just because other players have a “higher ceiling” doesn’t mean u take them first. It brings me back to last year like saying Ayton and Bagley should go first because they have the highest ceiling over Luka🤷♂️
Definitely has mad game, but is he ready to face the NBA talent especially the elite players? Let's be wait for the season to start and see!
He’s got warriors written all over him.. PG: Curry SG: Edwards SF: Thompson PF: Draymond C: Drummond (Wiggins, Timberwolves & Warriors first round pick). 🙌🏼 we can all hope..
@IllShivyou
4 жыл бұрын
What u a warriors fan?
@IllShivyou
4 жыл бұрын
I’m a Phoenix Suns fan
@Terror832
4 жыл бұрын
Truthfully the Warriors never needed a dominant center in their Finals runs. They got by with past prime Andrew Bogut, Festus Ezeli, Zaza Pachulia, JaVale McGee, and Kevon Looney. And these guys weren’t playing crunch time minutes.
@tom8331
4 жыл бұрын
Andre Xavier tbh I would rather see them draft Wiseman
@damomand
4 жыл бұрын
i don't want Drummond, i wanna see if the dubs can get the big KAT
Don’t sleep on Cole Anthony as well.. he was playing hurt all year. Him and Anthony Edwards would be beat players in the draft
@lanceasuncion886
4 жыл бұрын
NO
@allsuave2689
4 жыл бұрын
Jay T I’m sleeping on Cole Anthony 😴
@garvinjoseph5131
4 жыл бұрын
I’m snoring and out cold on Cole, somebody wake me up NyQuil got me.
@dumbthings7800
4 жыл бұрын
No no they wouldn’t stop trying to shove cole in the conversation he played better hurt than healthy 😂
@aloziechibueze337
4 жыл бұрын
I have the fan on
He’s good, but in my opinion James Wiseman is my best pick when i went to a Memphis game Anthony Edwards only scored ten points
@rodneyrucker2508
3 жыл бұрын
YOUR A SOCCER PLAYER YOU DO KNOW THIS IS A TEAM SPORT
@wedge3200
3 жыл бұрын
@@rodneyrucker2508 "Football" is much more of a team sport than basketball because there is 22 players on the field at a time not 10
@antdefender3013
2 жыл бұрын
I'm really really glad that we drafted Anthony Edwards and not James Wiseman
Yeah I need Edwards on the cavs with porter and sexton we be nice in 2 years
@RudeWon
3 жыл бұрын
his game similar to porter 💪
@itzmoney2390
3 жыл бұрын
Too bad he going to the warriors
Can the NBA just start a loan system? Where teams can loan out their young players so they gain experience on certain teams
@itisnottaken4444
3 жыл бұрын
I think the G league is going that direction
Reminds me of dwade
4:26 pause
If he develops a consistent jumper along with a 3 point shot then he’s a all star
@jhines7649
3 жыл бұрын
And commit to the defensive end
im all set ..lol he said dion waiters haha i cant unhear that dont drive him #1
Anthony Edwards is the best player in this year's draft. Minnesota Timberwolves better get him.
@antdefender3013
2 жыл бұрын
Thank the Lord we did
Welcome to Dub Nation!,
@danilthorstensson8902
Ай бұрын
Are you talking to Wiseman?
He’s nba ready.
This nba draft is gonna be all about fit so I’m a big advocate for him to be drafted to Detroit 🙌🏿🙌🏿
@detroitdrama3
4 жыл бұрын
Or we'll take Wiseman , anybody but lamelo
@detroitdrama3
4 жыл бұрын
@MEME_Review Pewdz 37 %fg , 25% from 3 , 72% ft, all overseas.. imagine what it will be like in da nba, we don't want him
I see a right handed harden with maybe slightly more athleticism, but not as good as a shooter.. harden developed his handle to what it is and I believe Edwards can do that also.. hopefully Minnesota pick him #1 but couldn’t blame them for getting Lamelo as well
Put him with a good point guard he will be great
@jadslacson2890
3 жыл бұрын
U mean dlo?
Better scorer>Edwards Most talented player>Ball Seems like a trae vs Luka debate again
He going to the Warriors
Good God please don’t let this man fall to the warriors... just imagine him & Klay on each wing with KAT at the 5 & Wiggins playing a power 4 position & Steph running point...
That title is over exaggerated to the max!!!
Stanley Johnson or Jaylen Brown?
@stephencussy2522
3 жыл бұрын
I think he will be better than those two
@BenjiClips614
3 жыл бұрын
Stephen Cussy hopefully because Stanley Johnson was supposed to be a Star and Jaylen Brown is still getting better
I like his size and strength at the position but those shooting percentages worry me
@danilthorstensson8902
Ай бұрын
Yah very worrying
@chedbeckford8067
Ай бұрын
@@danilthorstensson8902 🤣 now he's killing it lool, I didn't doubt it for a second
Go Minessota
Comparing him to victor or Donovan is perfect comparison in my eyes.!
Go dawgs
Dion Waiters is a perfect comparison. I see a lot of Harden comparisons but he was efficient both shooting and off the dribble at AZ state, something Edwards is not. It’s very hard to coach chucking the ball out of a player so his upside is being someone who can score off the bench. Also, he can’t defend, at all for his size which is going to set him back even further from other players in the draft. Both Ball and Okoro are better picks and provide higher upside than Edwards.
@nireedrakeford3549
2 жыл бұрын
This aged well
@lilcourtny08
4 ай бұрын
@@nireedrakeford3549totally wrong
@nireedrakeford3549
4 ай бұрын
If you didn’t read my comment correctly, I was clowning the comment above me. He was totally wrong. Learn to read son.
He will ripen so well in the NBA, but I think letting him sit on the bench as a rookie would develop him into a better player, because It would make him think twice when taking a shot.
No one will ever catch Michael but this dude will get the closest watch this space he is very special
Best player in the draft easily, best scorer, highest ceiling and had potential to be a great defender. Stop hyping up melo
@zackdillan2219
3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@lukewheaton2692
3 жыл бұрын
@Luke Wise I'm not saying lamelo isn't a good player I just think ant I'd better and a his game will translate a lot better to the league then lamelo
@tandylemon3232
3 жыл бұрын
in my opinion melo is the most talented in the draft but edwards is the most complete player and safest as well in the draft.
@smithsgonefishing
3 жыл бұрын
@@tandylemon3232 lamelo has alot to prove i think he'll be pretty good he has a natural feel
@itisnottaken4444
3 жыл бұрын
He shot 29 percent from 3, can’t defend, and has a tendency to chuck. This man is JR Smith.
He shoots like 20% from the field lmao what are you talking about
@blakelarson5005
3 жыл бұрын
52%TS. Not bad actually.
Harden,Oladipo,Beal combination.
my god espn fix your mic
Edwards, Booker back court 😤
Tbh his shooting and passing is a bit suspect. Harden isn’t just off dribble and create, he’s also good at reading offense and making correct last second plays. This is where LaMelo is much better. I think Wolves needs shooting thou, so they should pick up Edwards and try to move him for Booker. Warriors pick up Ball or Wiseman if Giannis play is available, if not Wiseman might be the perfect pick for them. Hornet got no choice, so...
@danilthorstensson8902
Ай бұрын
This guy was cooking 🗣️🔥
Will be a decent starter.i dont see him flourishing with the wolves. He decent tho. I aint drafting him 1 tho
@oblivious4045
3 жыл бұрын
Who asked?
@AOE0619
3 жыл бұрын
Oblivious 404 you mad bro?🤣🤣🤣
I hope lakers get him, and lakers should trade, Howard, cousins, Mcgee, Green, KCP, and Morris. Nothing can beat lakers.
First NBA pay check and he will be motivated.
He’s mike
Can Anthony Edwards make the Timberwolves better should he be the No.1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft? Let's wait and see!
Minnesota already have Malik Beasley makes no sense if they draft Edwards because they both have similar game
@slickmeleon69
3 жыл бұрын
exactly. I really think the wolves should explore trade for a package of both their first round picks and a couple players
@oblivious4045
3 жыл бұрын
Beasley is hella efficient as a catch and shoot guy, he doesn't go off the dribble. Their playstyles aren't similar at all. Beasley is a high volume scorer but the Wolves need a shot creator besides DLo or on the bench.
This aged well
welcome to minnesota man)
I see an athletic joe johnson. Bro easily 20+ a night
@rodneyrucker2508
3 жыл бұрын
???????? DAT MEAN
they should just make the scouting reports like they did for lamelo
7' wingspan now?
@larrybobo5082
3 жыл бұрын
I'm hearing a lot of 🧢 he's 6'3 maybe 6'4 definitely not 6'5 you can tell If you watch his iso matchups and compare the height
soo....is he minnesota's #1 pick? or Booker for a trade package including their #1 pick?
Warrior's
He needs dwane casey and dwane Casey needs him
Maybe I heard wrong but did he say Vitor Oladipo was drafted number 1 I bet Dan Gilbert wished he was I know that’s who he wanted not Anthony Bennett