Edwards is 35 points away from being able to surpass Garnett to become the Timberwolves history scorer in the playoffs

On May 16, in the history of the NBA, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been a relatively young team. Although they have had some brilliant moments since joining the league in 1989, they lack real superstars overall. Kevin Garnett is undoubtedly the greatest player in the history of the Timberwolves. He led the team to the playoffs many times in the 14 seasons he played with, and reached the Western Conference Finals in 2004, creating the best record in team history. Garnett's playoff total score of 1,161 points for the Timberwolves, a record that lasted for nearly 20 years until now, young Anthony Edwards is approaching the milestone at an astonishing pace.

Currently, Edwards' total score in the playoffs has reached 1,127 points, just 35 points away from Garnett's record. Considering that Edwards is only 23 years old and is on the rise in his career, it's only a matter of time before he surpasses Garnett to become the Timberwolves' all-time scoring champion in the history of the playoffs. This achievement not only demonstrates Edwards' personal ability, but also reflects the "lack of superstars" in the history of the Timberwolves - even a legendary figure like Garnett is not out of reach in team history records.

### **The Rise of Edwards: From rookie to leader**

In 2020, Edwards joined the Timberwolves as the No. 1 pick. Despite his ups and downs in his rookie season, he quickly showed the potential of a top scorer. In the 2022-23 season, he led the team to the playoffs for the first time and averaged 31.6 points per game against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round, becoming one of the most dazzling young stars in the league. This season, he went further, not only averaging 26.1 points in the regular season, but also performed key performances many times in the playoffs, helping the Timberwolves return to the Western Conference Finals after many years.

Edwards's style of play is extremely attractive. He has excellent explosive power, accurate shooting and strong game temperament. He is known as the "Next Wade" or "Jordan's successor". His scoring ability is not only reflected in the regular season, but also verified in the high-intensity confrontation in the playoffs. Unlike Garnett, Edwards is more inclined toward the outside scorer, but his impact and key ball ability make him the absolute core of the Timberwolves offensive end.

### **The "superstar vacuum" in the history of the Timberwolves**

The Timberwolves does not lack excellent players in the history of the Timberwolves, but few people can truly be called "superstars". Garnett was the only player to win an MVP while playing for the Timberwolves (2004), but after he left, the team was in a long trough. Although there were All-Star players like Kevin Love and Carl Anthony Towns later, they never led the team further in the playoffs.

By comparison, Edwards grew much faster than expected. He has become the leader of the team in just four seasons and has even surpassed Garnett in his peak season in the playoffs. Garnett scored 35 points in the Timberwolves' playoffs, while Edwards has scored 40+ points many times in the playoffs this season, including 43 points in the series against the Nuggets, showing stronger scoring explosiveness.

### **Edwards' future: surpass team history and hit higher goals**

If Edwards can stay healthy, he will not only easily surpass Garnett's playoff score record, but may even become the Timberwolves' total scorer in the next few years. Currently, Garnett ranks first in team history with 19,201 points, while Edwards has accumulated more than 6,000 points. According to his current scoring rhythm, he will have a chance to top the next 5-6 seasons.

More importantly, Edwards' goal is obviously not just a team record, but to lead the Timberwolves to compete for the championship. This season, the Timberwolves fought fiercely with the Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. Although they eventually lost, the team's competitiveness has been recognized. Edwards' performance also convinced the outside world that he is expected to become a league's appearance star in the future.

### **Conclusion: The Timberwolves' new era**

Edwards is about to surpass Garnett to become the Timberwolves' historical scoring champion in the Timberwolves' playoffs. This achievement is not only an affirmation of his personal ability, but also a new chapter in the Timberwolves' history. Garnett’s time is over and Edwards is leading the team to a higher stage. It was a hopeful moment for Timberwolves fans - they finally welcomed a superstar who could really change the fate of the team.

In the future, Edwards' name may become a symbol of the Timberwolves' history, just like Garnett. And this time, the team may not let the superstar leave again, but instead build a real championship team around him.