Anthony Edwards Has One Regret Reaching 10K Points… and Kobe Would Hate It

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The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night, with Anthony Edwards entering the game just 23 points (what a coincidence) shy of 10,000 career points. He was set to become the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach the milestone, trailing only LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

Unsurprisingly, the Timberwolves star got it done, and so did Minnesota, winning 131–122. After the game, Edwards discussed the achievement, and the late Kobe Bryant’s name came up in the conversation.

MN Timberwolves Star Doesn’t Show the Mamba Mentality

LeBron James reached 10,000 points more than a year younger than Edwards did. Kevin Durant accomplished the feat just over 100 days earlier. Kobe Bryant, however, reached the milestone 38 days after Edwards, a detail that became part of Edwards’ postgame reflection.

“To be honest, it’s cool, but I know I got a lot more to go so it’s really nothing. I’m kinda sick that I got in front of Kobe (Bryant). I wish I would’ve waited like, 100 days or something, but yeah it’s all good.”

Anthony Edwards

Edwards finished the night with 25 points on 10-of-20 shooting. He went 4-of-7 from deep, dished out nine assists, and posted a plus-19 in a strong all-around performance.

That “wish I would’ve waited” comment may have Kobe Bryant turning in his grave. The Mamba Mentality is defined as a mindset centered on the relentless pursuit of excellence, continuous self-improvement, and becoming the best version of oneself through hard work, dedication, and resilience, fueled by passion, fearlessness, and obsession.

In short, Kobe wasn’t waiting on anything.

It’s admirable that Edwards acknowledged the late superstar, but Bryant likely would’ve preferred hearing how frustrated he was that he didn’t chase down his childhood idol Kevin Durant. Maybe even a suggestion that he’s aiming to join LeBron in the 40,000-point club would’ve been more fitting.

At the end of the day, Edwards is a six-year pro still looking to take the next step. He’s knocking on the door of an MVP award while averaging a career-best 29.2 points per game. His 50.4% field-goal percentage is also a career high, and he’s not far behind Luka Dončić’s league-leading 33.7 points per game.

Minnesota returns to action Saturday afternoon with another matchup against the Cavaliers, this time on the road, where Edwards will have another opportunity to deliver a stellar performance.

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