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 had been the higher crew this sequence.”
Regardless of the defeat, Edwards remained optimistic concerning the crew’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 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 individuals would assume it will damage. It’s thrilling for me,” Edwards stated. “I’m 23. I get to do it an entire bunch of occasions. I’m damage extra so for Mike [Conley]. I got here up brief for Mike. We tried final 12 months, we couldn’t get it. We tried once more this 12 months. We’ll strive once more subsequent 12 months. However damage is a horrible phrase to make use of. I’m good.”
Many followers have additionally identified that Ant is simply 23 years of age. The nice Michael Jordan was 27 when he received his first title.
When requested concerning the crew’s progress, he responded, “We’ve come a good distance. This expertise will solely make us higher.”
Edwards additionally praised the Thunder’s play. “They executed their sport plan effectively. 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 12 months.”
It appeared to offer him recent motivation.
“I’m going to work my butt off this summer time,” Edwards stated. “No one’s going to work tougher than me this summer time. I’ll let you know that a lot.”
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