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 honest and sq.,” Edwards acknowledged. “They have been the higher workforce this collection.”
Regardless of the defeat, Edwards remained optimistic in regards to the workforce’s future. “We’ll be taught from this and are available again stronger,” he stated. “This isn’t the tip for us.”
As disappointing of a consequence 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 suppose it could harm. It’s thrilling for me,” Edwards stated. “I’m 23. I get to do it a complete bunch of instances. I’m harm extra so for Mike [Conley]. I got here up brief for Mike. We tried final yr, we couldn’t get it. We tried once more this yr. We’ll attempt 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 good Michael Jordan was 27 when he received his first title.
When requested in regards to the workforce’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.
Trying forward, Edwards emphasised the significance of the offseason. “We’ll take a while to relaxation, then get again to work. The purpose is to go additional subsequent yr.”
It appeared to present him recent motivation.
“I’m going to work my butt off this summer time,” Edwards stated. “No person’s going to work more durable than me this summer time. I’ll let you know that a lot.”
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