“I feel like Black Jesus”: Anthony Edwards gives a hilarious interview after going off for 14 4th quarter points in the Wolves 109-107 win over the Trail Blazers

Advait Jajodia | 26/01/2022
“I feel like Black Jesus”: Anthony Edwards gives a hilarious interview after going off for 14 4th quarter points in the Wolves 109-107 win over the Trail Blazers

Anthony Edwards joins Carmelo Anthony as the only player 20 years or younger to drop 40+ points without dishing a single assist.

After being carried out of the Nets-Wolves matchup on Sunday night, not many expected Anthony Edwards to take on the court against the Portland Trail Blazers. Much to everyone’s surprise, not only did Anthony lace-up, but he also exploded for a 40-point performance.

In the Wolves’ 109-107 Ant dropped 40 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, recorded 3 steals and 3 blocks but had 0 assists during the clash, making him only the 2nd 20-year-old in history to drop a 40 bomb without recording even a single assist.

 

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“Anthony Edwards believes he can win any battle, any matchup”: Chris Finch

Leading the Wolves to a come from the back win, Anthony Edwards hilariously stated how he felt like “Black Jesus” after his last period heroics.

Even coach Chris Finch spoke highly of Edwards after his scoring rampage. Finch said:

“He has that mentality. He believes he can win any battle, any game, any matchup. We’ve seen a few of these type of performances this season. Not only did he have the 40, but when we needed it most, he was making big shots.”

“He’s got such a great spirit about him. He’s pretty much indomitable in that regard. His teammates love him. And they love him for not only how he plays but who he is as a player because he’s genuine.”

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This season, the 20-year-old has been incredible putting up a solid 22.7/5.2/3.5, and is one of the biggest reasons why the Wolves are successful in this campaign.

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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