Anthony Edwards continued his meteoric rise among NBA elite shooting guards with another statement playoff series victory.

The Minnesota Timberwolves star has now added Luka Doncic and LeBron James to his impressive list of playoff conquests that already included Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Nikola Jokic in previous campaigns.

While Game 5 against the Lakers wasn’t his most dazzling performance, Edwards displayed remarkable consistency throughout the series with his scoring prowess, playmaking vision, and leadership maturity.

This stellar performance has earned him a place in rarefied postseason air.

“Players in NBA postseason history to average at least 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists per game on a +58 TS% (minimum 10 games): LeBron James, Nikola Jokić, Anthony Edwards,” Forbes’ Evan Sidery shared on X.

Players in NBA postseason history to average at least 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists per game on a +58 TS% (minimum 10 games):

LeBron James
Nikola Jokić
Anthony Edwards

The Timberwolves’ 23-year-old is about to take the torch as the next mega superstar of the NBA. pic.twitter.com/tFYXtwLpEr

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) May 1, 2025

At just 23 years old, Edwards stands on the precipice of true NBA superstardom.

Though not always the most efficient scorer, his knack for delivering when the stakes were highest defined this spectacular series. His development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come as he continues to refine his game.

The spotlight has followed Edwards since his draft day, but his consistent growth year after year marks him as authentic star material.

This series victory cements his status among the league’s premier talents. Defeating LeBron would be impressive enough, but overcoming Doncic as well underscores both Edwards’ individual brilliance and the Timberwolves’ collective strength.

Five years into his professional journey, Edwards has already crafted a legacy that outshines most NBA careers.

He has rapidly ascended to become arguably the greatest Timberwolves player in franchise history, with only Kevin Garnett potentially standing above him in the team’s pantheon.

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