Anthony Edwards: 'Don't Think I'm a Superstar Yet'; Haven't Played Like One This Year

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards is regarded as one of the fastest-rising superstars in the NBA, but by his own account, he hasn't yet lived up to that status.

While speaking to Mike DeStefano of Complex, Edwards declared that he doesn't feel like he's reached the superstar level based on his performance this season.

"I would say I haven't been playing like it this year," Edwards said. "This is my first time where I'm having my own team, and I haven't been showing it. I don't think I'm a superstar yet."

Many would think that Edwards is being hard on himself, as he ranks fifth in the NBA with 27.5 points per game while also adding 5.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals. He's shooting 42.4 percent from three-point range, by far the best mark of his five-year career. His individual success helped him earn his third straight selection to the All-Star Game.

However, the 23-year-old was given the reins when the Timberwolves traded star forward Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks over the offseason, and the team has regressed with him leading the way. Minnesota ranks seventh in the Western Conference with a 30-24 record entering Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Comparatively, the team had a 38-16 record through 54 games in 2023-24 on its way to finishing third in the West at 56-26.

Edwards' comments indicate that he knows he hasn't reached his full potential, but he has the right attitude. The 2020 No. 1 pick can be one of the best players in the league when he puts it all together, and it sounds like he is driven to continue working his way toward that level.