Anthony Edwards has been instrumental in elevating the Minnesota Timberwolves to a level not seen since Kevin Garnett’s era, showing promise for further success. Edwards credited established NBA stars like Stephen Curry for teaching him crucial lessons on how to thrive as a superstar, especially during their time together on Team USA.
What Edwards Learned from Playing Alongside Curry and Other Legends
Edwards described the importance of routine, a lesson he absorbed by observing Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James during international play. Speaking with reporters at All-Star Weekend, he said,
“Playing with the USA team, it taught me about having a routine, especially when it comes to being on the court,”
and added,
“But I feel like that’s what made them great. That’s what they taught me, for sure.”
These routines, though repetitive and sometimes monotonous, were key to the sustained excellence of these athletes.
Context of Edwards and Curry’s Journey Together
Edwards and Curry were teammates on Team USA in 2024, helping secure the gold medal in a final against France. While Curry joined the NBA 11 years before Edwards, earning three championships and five Finals appearances with the Warriors before the younger star started his career, their careers overlapped in meaningful ways. Following an additional title for Curry and the Warriors in 2022, Edwards began leading the Timberwolves into postseason contention.
Their paths crossed again in the 2025 NBA playoffs, where Curry’s injury during the Western Conference semifinals contributed to the Timberwolves advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive year. This period marked a significant rise for Edwards and Minnesota, underscoring the growing potential shaped by lessons from veterans.
Building a Championship Mindset Beyond Talent
Edwards’s acknowledgment of past NBA icons underlines the value of more than just natural skill. The rigor and consistency learned from Curry and others have fueled Edwards’s development into a player capable of leading his team to championship contention. For Timberwolves fans, this blend of talent and learned discipline offers hope for finally overcoming the final challenges on the road to an NBA title.
Timberwolves’ Growth and Future Prospects
The Timberwolves’ progress has been bolstered by strategic additions including Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, and Donte DiVincenzo. Their collective effort, combined with Edwards’s evolving work ethic inspired by seasoned stars, has brought the franchise closer than ever to breaking through in the playoffs. If the team can maintain this momentum and adopt the demanding routines of past champions, Minnesota’s chance at NBA glory appears increasingly within reach.
“Watching Steph, KD, and Bron every day do the same routine… I feel like that’s what makes them great.”
Ant on what he learned from his @usabasketball experience! pic.twitter.com/wJ3ziAmU6f
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2026
4x NBA All-Star
2x All-NBA Selection
1x Kobe Bryant Trophy Winner@anthonyedwards 🌟 @Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/y6SwdBNBG4— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2026
