The performance of the U.S. Men’s Basketball Team at the Olympics was nothing short of superlative, capped off with a gold medal. Among the standout players was Anthony Edwards, who is now poised for a breakout NBA season with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

After his impressive Olympic showing, Edwards enters the season as a key player for the Timberwolves. His preseason form has already proven his readiness, as he helped lead the team to two victories.

Ahead of the season opener, Edwards spoke to Interview Magazine about Kevin Durant, his all-time favorite player: “Before I met him, I felt like he was super cool, and then when I met him, I realized we are the same.”

Edwards continued: “All we want to do is hoop. We let our people control our stuff,but we just want to get on the court and hoop. That’s what I realized when I first got around him.”

What Edwards and Durant have in common

Edwards explained that the bond he shares with Durant stems from their similar mindsets, a key reason why Durant stands as his favorite player of all-time in the NBA.

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“Every time he walks in the gym, he grabs a ball and goes straight to the court before he puts his clothes on, and just starts shooting. And then off the court we’d just be chilling,” Edwards added.

Their relationship began during their time together on the U.S. Olympic Team, where they won gold. As they prepare for the upcoming NBA season as rivals, the mutual respect between Edwards and Durant will remain strong.

What’s next for Edwards and the Timberwolves?

• vs. Knicks – October 13 – Preseason Game 3
• vs. Bulls – October 16 – Preseason Game 4
• vs. Nuggets – October 17 – Preseason Game 5

Santiago Tovar is a bilingual sports journalist, proficient in both English and Spanish, with additional fluency in French. He joined Bolavip US in 2024, bringing over seven years of experience in covering a wide range of sports, including soccer, NFL, NBA, tennis, and Formula 1. A graduate of Universidad Externado in Colombia with a degree in Social Communication — Journalism, Santiago has provided real-time coverage of major events like the 2021 Women’s Copa America, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and the Davis Cup qualifiers. Previously, he worked at Kienyke.com and Redmas.com.co, where he developed strategies to highlight key sports moments across websites and social media platforms.