The Minnesota Timberwolves’ trade for LaMelo Ball turned them into championship contenders in some fans and analysts’ eyes. Others believe the star point guard will bring out the best in Anthony Edwards, helping him win the NBA‘s highest individual award. One of them is Kendrick Perkins.
He shared his thoughts on how the new teammates will play off each other. Perkins added that Edwards is his favorite to win the MVP award next season.
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“LaMelo Ball is gonna impact Anthony Edwards in such a positive way that I got Anthony Edwards as my frontrunner going into this season as the MVP,” Perkins said.
Fans dropped their reactions in the comments section.
“Theirs not gonna be a guard better then ant, ant has a higher ceiling then shai, better two way ability then luka. With melo on the team ant can focus on scoring+defense. plus wont be double as much,” a fan wrote.
“mark this. One of them will not end the season on this team,” one comment read.
“True , Lamelo made Knueppel look great imagine ANT,” a user said.
“Talk to emmmmmmmm!!!!” posted another.
“Kendrick, its deep summer, go for a swim,” one reaction read.
“So Melo coming in helping him to increase his scoring average would make Anthony ‘Most Valuable?’” another fan commented.
Anthony Edwards in 2025-26
Edwards appeared in 61 regular-season games last season. He averaged a career-high 28.8 points, along with 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals. The 24-year-old earned his fourth All-Star nod and led the Timberwolves to the second round of the playoffs. However, they lost 4-2 to the San Antonio Spurs.
Ball’s addition gives Minnesota a dynamic point guard who can setup Edwards for easy baskets. If they can prove that they coexist, the possibilities are endless for the Timberwolves next season.
