After a 117-95 win over the Denver Nuggets in March, Anthony Edwards mentioned Luka Doncic unsolicitedly after scoring 29 points and six assists. “I watch a lot of Luka, seeing how he attacks the double team,” he said. “Even though we play at different paces, just seeing his strategy to beat the double team, I think that helps me a lot.” Earlier in the season, the budding … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards Is the Monster Luka Made
The Vikings Gave J.J. McCarthy His Own Keys To the Bus
The Minnesota Vikings were in a new situation 25 years ago. After years of riding the quarterback carousel since Fran Tarkenton retired, the Vikings and then-head coach Dennis Green decided to turn the job over to Daunte Culpepper and install him as the starter for the 2000 season. Culpepper had to fight off a last-ditch effort by the Vikings to lure Dan Marino away from … [Read more...] about The Vikings Gave J.J. McCarthy His Own Keys To the Bus
The Wild Have Unleashed Kaprizov When They Need Him Most
The 2024-25 season has been exciting all year long. It has brought some of the most memorable hockey moments of the last decade. Feats like Alex Ovechkin overtaking Wayne Gretzky in goals or Mikko Rantanen being traded twice in the same year have made for an unforgettable season that will likely lea… … [Read more...] about The Wild Have Unleashed Kaprizov When They Need Him Most
Every Playoff Series Is An Anthony Edwards Series
Anthony Edwards is the perfect teammate. For all the bravado, the d— measuring and DX chopping, and the megawatt aura that comes with being a 23-year-old superstar on a rapid ascension to the top of the world, Anthony Edwards always puts his teammates first. He’s Jaden McDaniels’ biggest fan and takes any opportunity to boost his confidence. Edwards has embraced Julius Randle … [Read more...] about Every Playoff Series Is An Anthony Edwards Series
Anthony Edwards Isn’t Jordan… And That’s Why I Love Him
As the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Los Angeles Lakers, the spectre of Michael Jordan hovers over LA’s side of the court. LeBron James is the NBA’s all-time scoring leader, has four titles, took six more teams (some deeply flawed) to six more NBA Finals, has four Finals MVPs, four MVPs… and will still fall short of Jordan, in some pundits’ eyes. Hey, I don’t care. Beat … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards Isn’t Jordan… And That’s Why I Love Him