Anthony Edwards can score from just about anywhere, but it’s really how he combines skill and athleticism that makes him a nightmare for defenders. Before the Utah Jazz faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 10, head coach Will Hardy explained why Edwards is one of the league’s most dangerous guards. "He's an incredible scorer. He can hit shots from all three levels," Hardy mentioned, adding that Edwards’ knack for getting jump shots off effortlessly is what sets him apart.
Hardy also showed the need for composure, noting that overreacting to Edwards’ early outside shooting can lead to breakdowns, giving him space to drive to the basket. Standing at 6-foot-4 with an impressive vertical leap, Edwards can turn a simple drive into a highlight-reel moment. Hardy’s insights showed not only respect for Edwards’ skills but also a clear challenge for Utah: contain him without losing their cool. The Jazz will need to maintain disciplined rotations and stay aware to stop Edwards from taking over like he did in Minnesota’s last dominant performance.
Utah Jazz coach breaks down how Edwards becomes unstoppable attacking the rimBefore the rematch on November 10, Hardy openly praised Edwards' one-of-a-kind skills during his pregame chat with the media at the Delta Center. Addressing reporters, the Jazz coach broke down what makes the Timberwolves guard go from just good to completely unstoppable. "He's a great scorer. He can do it from all three levels," Hardy said. "I think his athleticism to getting jump shots off is really special."
Hardy talked about the tricky balance teams have to maintain when going up against Edwards, stressing how important it is to stay calm to prevent a series of failures "So there are certain moments where you have to just recognize, like, that's a great player making a great shot, and we don't want to overreact to those, especially early in the game," he continued, addressing the media session. "Because when he starts getting downhill and getting fouled and getting, you know, using his athleticism on the rim, he becomes really hard to contain."
In a typical pregame presser, Hardy expressed his respect for the way Edwards combines power and finesse. As he enters his third season coaching in the NBA , Hardy has witnessed plenty of elite talent, but he highlighted Edwards' move from perimeter shooting to dominating the paint as a significant challenge.
He pointed out that if defenders overreact to a deep 3-pointer, it opens up driving lanes, where Edwards' 6-foot-4 stature and leaping ability can turn standard plays into jaw-dropping dunks.
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Hardy also showed the need for composure, noting that overreacting to Edwards’ early outside shooting can lead to breakdowns, giving him space to drive to the basket. Standing at 6-foot-4 with an impressive vertical leap, Edwards can turn a simple drive into a highlight-reel moment. Hardy’s insights showed not only respect for Edwards’ skills but also a clear challenge for Utah: contain him without losing their cool. The Jazz will need to maintain disciplined rotations and stay aware to stop Edwards from taking over like he did in Minnesota’s last dominant performance.
Utah Jazz coach breaks down how Edwards becomes unstoppable attacking the rimBefore the rematch on November 10, Hardy openly praised Edwards' one-of-a-kind skills during his pregame chat with the media at the Delta Center. Addressing reporters, the Jazz coach broke down what makes the Timberwolves guard go from just good to completely unstoppable. "He's a great scorer. He can do it from all three levels," Hardy said. "I think his athleticism to getting jump shots off is really special."
Hardy talked about the tricky balance teams have to maintain when going up against Edwards, stressing how important it is to stay calm to prevent a series of failures "So there are certain moments where you have to just recognize, like, that's a great player making a great shot, and we don't want to overreact to those, especially early in the game," he continued, addressing the media session. "Because when he starts getting downhill and getting fouled and getting, you know, using his athleticism on the rim, he becomes really hard to contain."
Anthony Edwards has the ball on a string
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) November 4, 2025
It’s NOT normal how he is able to split this ball screen & get through these tight spaces
People know he’s a freak athlete but he’s also one of the most skilled dudes in the league
Great clip from @NBAclipwork
pic.twitter.com/UgdNG4Swiw
In a typical pregame presser, Hardy expressed his respect for the way Edwards combines power and finesse. As he enters his third season coaching in the NBA , Hardy has witnessed plenty of elite talent, but he highlighted Edwards' move from perimeter shooting to dominating the paint as a significant challenge.
He pointed out that if defenders overreact to a deep 3-pointer, it opens up driving lanes, where Edwards' 6-foot-4 stature and leaping ability can turn standard plays into jaw-dropping dunks.
Also Read: Stephen Curry’s Golden State loyalty fires up Devin Booker to stay rooted with Phoenix Suns
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