Q12543 wrote:Like nearly every rookie ever drafted by the Wolves: Shooting, shooting, shooting, and more shooting. And not just 3's. Defenses are gong to drop on him and his pull-up game off the dribble has to get way better. Adding a floater or runner to his arsenal would help too.
I think getting more calls and playmaking will continue to grow with just sheer age and experience. But the outside shot has to get better for him to really turn into an elite lead guard eventually.
Yep. It's as simple as that, although I would add more consistent defensive effort and better defensive decision-making. But perimeter shooting, especially off the dribble, is #1.
He's a phenomenal talent who plays with heart and joy. He can put up big point totals. He can rebound and you can tell he's a good passer who will get better. He has a knack for forcing turnovers and the physical tools to become a really good defender. But the top priority for him and the biggest key to becoming a great player will be significant improvement in his shooting efficiency.
Q12543 wrote:Like nearly every rookie ever drafted by the Wolves: Shooting, shooting, shooting, and more shooting. And not just 3's. Defenses are gong to drop on him and his pull-up game off the dribble has to get way better. Adding a floater or runner to his arsenal would help too.
I think getting more calls and playmaking will continue to grow with just sheer age and experience. But the outside shot has to get better for him to really turn into an elite lead guard eventually.
Yep. It's as simple as that, although I would add more consistent defensive effort and better defensive decision-making. But perimeter shooting, especially off the dribble, is #1.
He's a phenomenal talent who plays with heart and joy. He can put up big point totals. He can rebound and you can tell he's a good passer who will get better. He has a knack for forcing turnovers and the physical tools to become a really good defender. But the top priority for him and the biggest key to becoming a great player will be significant improvement in his shooting efficiency.
It can be a negative too but Edwards is not afraid to pull the trigger on 3's. When I watch him shoot regardless of what situation it is it looks like the skill is there. That doesn't always mean the shooting number will follow but it's not like he needs to rework his shot or add confidence or something like that.
Q12543 wrote:Like nearly every rookie ever drafted by the Wolves: Shooting, shooting, shooting, and more shooting. And not just 3's. Defenses are gong to drop on him and his pull-up game off the dribble has to get way better. Adding a floater or runner to his arsenal would help too.
I think getting more calls and playmaking will continue to grow with just sheer age and experience. But the outside shot has to get better for him to really turn into an elite lead guard eventually.
Yep. It's as simple as that, although I would add more consistent defensive effort and better defensive decision-making. But perimeter shooting, especially off the dribble, is #1.
He's a phenomenal talent who plays with heart and joy. He can put up big point totals. He can rebound and you can tell he's a good passer who will get better. He has a knack for forcing turnovers and the physical tools to become a really good defender. But the top priority for him and the biggest key to becoming a great player will be significant improvement in his shooting efficiency.
It can be a negative too but Edwards is not afraid to pull the trigger on 3's. When I watch him shoot regardless of what situation it is it looks like the skill is there. That doesn't always mean the shooting number will follow but it's not like he needs to rework his shot or add confidence or something like that.
Good point, Monster. He has terrific shooting form and lots of confidence - call it moxie. He just needs to improve his accuracy. I'm not sure what the issue is, but there are experts much smarter than me who can help Edwards figure it out. Then it's just a matter of repetition. I see no reason to doubt his ability to become a consistently good perimeter shooter.
Q12543 wrote:Like nearly every rookie ever drafted by the Wolves: Shooting, shooting, shooting, and more shooting. And not just 3's. Defenses are gong to drop on him and his pull-up game off the dribble has to get way better. Adding a floater or runner to his arsenal would help too.
I think getting more calls and playmaking will continue to grow with just sheer age and experience. But the outside shot has to get better for him to really turn into an elite lead guard eventually.
Yep. It's as simple as that, although I would add more consistent defensive effort and better defensive decision-making. But perimeter shooting, especially off the dribble, is #1.
He's a phenomenal talent who plays with heart and joy. He can put up big point totals. He can rebound and you can tell he's a good passer who will get better. He has a knack for forcing turnovers and the physical tools to become a really good defender. But the top priority for him and the biggest key to becoming a great player will be significant improvement in his shooting efficiency.
It can be a negative too but Edwards is not afraid to pull the trigger on 3's. When I watch him shoot regardless of what situation it is it looks like the skill is there. That doesn't always mean the shooting number will follow but it's not like he needs to rework his shot or add confidence or something like that.
That's just it. He's got elite confidence and shot creating skills. He makes it look easy at times. But at the end of the day, you actually have to make shots. I actually do think he needs some work on his technique, especially off the dribble.
Q12543 wrote:Like nearly every rookie ever drafted by the Wolves: Shooting, shooting, shooting, and more shooting. And not just 3's. Defenses are gong to drop on him and his pull-up game off the dribble has to get way better. Adding a floater or runner to his arsenal would help too.
I think getting more calls and playmaking will continue to grow with just sheer age and experience. But the outside shot has to get better for him to really turn into an elite lead guard eventually.
Yep. It's as simple as that, although I would add more consistent defensive effort and better defensive decision-making. But perimeter shooting, especially off the dribble, is #1.
He's a phenomenal talent who plays with heart and joy. He can put up big point totals. He can rebound and you can tell he's a good passer who will get better. He has a knack for forcing turnovers and the physical tools to become a really good defender. But the top priority for him and the biggest key to becoming a great player will be significant improvement in his shooting efficiency.
It can be a negative too but Edwards is not afraid to pull the trigger on 3's. When I watch him shoot regardless of what situation it is it looks like the skill is there. That doesn't always mean the shooting number will follow but it's not like he needs to rework his shot or add confidence or something like that.
Good point, Monster. He has terrific shooting form and lots of confidence - call it moxie. He just needs to improve his accuracy. I'm not sure what the issue is, but there are experts much smarter than me who can help Edwards figure it out. Then it's just a matter of repetition. I see no reason to doubt his ability to become a consistently good perimeter shooter.
Doesthe comparison to Wade( ceiling potential) ring true more today than it did on draft night? Does he ultimately have to become a good 3pt shooter to become elite in this league?
Dwayne's 3pt% career was .293
Anthony's in his rookie year? .320
Wades best year was his last .330 no doubt shot the ball a whole lot less too.
I would say Edwards looks favorably when Compared to Wades rookie numbers.
PorkChop wrote:Doesthe comparison to Wade( ceiling potential) ring true more today than it did on draft night? Does he ultimately have to become a good 3pt shooter to become elite in this league?
Dwayne's 3pt% career was .293
Anthony's in his rookie year? .320
Wades best year was his last .330 no doubt shot the ball a whole lot less too.
I would say Edwards looks favorably when Compared to Wades rookie numbers.
Hard to compare these two for now. Wade spent three years in college working on his game - the first of which he was academically ineligible - so by the time he was a rookie he was three years older than Edwards along with a lot more reps at the D-1 level. By the time Wade was a rookie, he was miles better than Edwards as an all around player.
