Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch just dropped a bombshell, admitting the team totally did Anthony Edwards a “disservice” by playing him at point guard last season. He’s saying that mistake caught up to them, especially when playoff double teams started hitting Ant-Man hard.
Edwards Was Trapped and Finch Knows It
Finch didn’t hold back on the Road Trippin’ Show, explaining they needed to get Edwards back to his “natural position off the ball.” Think about it: they weren’t creating enough catch-and-shoot threes for him. When your star player, a guy who can absolutely light it up, isn’t getting those looks, you’ve got a problem. Finch straight up said playing Ant as a point guard caught up to them, especially with all the double teams in the playoffs. It’s clear they were stifling his natural game.
LaMelo Ball Is the Connective Tissue They Needed
So, what’s the fix? Enter LaMelo Ball. Finch is banking on Ball to be the “connective tissue” that helps unleash Edwards. The numbers don’t lie, either. Finch pointed out that Kon Knueppel shot seven percent higher from the three-point line with LaMelo on the floor! That’s a huge bump for any shooter. Ball brings “point guard play” and “phenomenal talent” on his own, but more importantly, he’s supposed to create the efficiency and production that Edwards needs to thrive off-ball. This move is all about getting Ant-Man back to doing what he does best.
This trade is more than just adding another star. It’s about fixing a fundamental issue that limited one of the league’s most exciting players. With Finch admitting the disservice, all eyes are on how LaMelo’s arrival will change everything for Edwards and the T-Wolves next season.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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