He recognizes this new leadership role and embraces the changes necessary to elevate Minnesota in a grim opening round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker can attest to Edwards' growth and team-oriented mindset heading into the playoffs.

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards made a technical foul promise ahead of the playoff clash with the Los Angeles Lakers. After a trying first half of the season, Minnesota is now red-hot at the most important time of the year.

Anthony Edwards on playing LeBron James and the Lakers “It means a lot, to be matched up against him. Probably goes down as the greatest player to ever play basketbal. Trying to put him out of the playoffs under my belt is going to be a tough one” #bringthenice pic.twitter.com/2NC3p2b5xk