Timberwolves Anthony Edwards Builds Dream Player With Stephen Curry

Anthony Edwards teamed with Topps to sketch the “perfect” NBA player by mixing traits from stars like Kyrie Irving’s handles, Stephen Curry’s shooting, Jaden McDaniels’ defense, Chris Paul’s IQ and Zach LaVine’s dunking, even weighing Shaquille O’Neal over Hakeem Olajuwon at center. The choices reveal what Edwards prizes: elite creation and shotmaking plus length and rim force. He is not speaking as a fanboard fantasist; he averages a career-high 29.5 points for a 42-27 Timberwolves squad that has pushed to the conference finals twice and still wants more. Merlin sees more than a highlight reel. Edwards is mapping a team built around his strengths and the game’s greats, signaling the mix of skill and size the Wolves need to break through. If Minnesota adds the right role players to match that blueprint, their Finals window grows.