Report: Anthony Edwards Asked Michael Jordan for Advice After Being 'Frustrated'

Anthony Edwards reportedly turned to an NBA legend for advice on handling certain aspects of the game.

The Minnesota Timberwolves star reportedly asked Michael Jordan how to deal with the intense defensive attention he received this season.

"I was told by someone in his circle that three weeks ago Ant reached out to Michael Jordan on advice on how to handle some of the double teams and traps that he's seeing," Mark Jones said during ESPN's broadcast of Minnesota vs. the Denver Nuggets. "He's been extremely frustrated up until late."

Edwards is coming off a breakout year in which he led the Timberwolves to a 56-26 record and took them to the Western Conference Finals. The young star's success attracted more attention from teams on defense this year, which resulted in early-season struggles.

In December, Edwards averaged just 20.5 points per game. He was candid about the frustration that came with playing a more passive game than he's used to.

"That was a good brand of basketball, but it's not how I want to play, of course," Edwards said earlier this month, per The Athletic's Jon Krawcynski. "I'm only 23, I don't want to be just passing the ball all night, you feel me? … But the way that they're guarding me, I think I have to."

This month, he's been on a tear, putting up 30.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game while shooting a scorching hot 45 percent from deep. He had a career-high 53 point-night against the Detroit Pistons on Jan. 4.

Whatever advice Edwards got from Jordan seems to be working. Now Edwards will try to stay consistent in his play as the Timberwolves look to make another deep playoff run.