Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards' play since the All-Star break has begun to turn heads in NBA media circles.
In the seven games since the recess, Edwards is averaging 25.7 points and 5.6 rebounds on 37% shooting from three-point range, compared to his 14.9 points and four rebounds per game on 30% shooting from deep before the break. What's more, last week Edwards became the youngest player in Timberwolves history to score 30-plus points in a game, only to top that feat with 42 points in a win over Phoenix last Thursday.
Recognizing his strong play, NBA.com has placed Edwards atop the site's Rookie Ladder this week. Writes Stecve Aschburner:
Edwards is on track to shatter several more franchise rookie records. Next up on the list: The Georgia product is 12 made three-pointers away from Wesley Johnson's rookie record of 103 treys back in the 2010-11 season.