The biggest basketball league in the world is an American league called NBA. Due to this people feel that the success of the National Basketball Team of the USA is but natural. But in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the squad of Team USA consists of mostly rising stars. And their performance is a testament to how dedicated and focused the players are while representing their nation.

All the players in the league are playing exceptionally well, but there is one player who is shining a little extra.

The new young sensation in the NBA

Anthony Edwards has garnered a lot of attention from the fans as well as the established NBA players. The NBA’s emerging star has dominated the FIBA World Cup and is leading Team USA with his explosive offensive brilliance and inspiring leadership abilities. Edwards’ born offensive instincts have proven to be a game changer from the NBA hardwoods to the globe arena. Even as the FIBA rules offer significant changes from the league he is able to perform at his maximum capability.

When they asked him about the differences, the 6’4″ powerhouse shrugged them off. Edwards said he focused on what he does best, putting the ball in the hoop and making defensive stops. This direct approach not only resonated with fans but also won Team USA’s coach, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, appreciation.

Steve Kerr, the coach of Team USA, recognized Edwards’ approach and style of play. He said Edwards draws comparisons to basketball legends such as Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade. Edwards was initially benched, but his on-court performances were too impressive to overlook, earning him a spot in the starting lineup. And throughout the group stage of the FIBA World Cup, Edwards proved why he deserves the spotlight. Edwards displayed his adaptability and versatility against a variety of opponents, including New Zealand, Greece, and Jordan. His balanced performance of 14 points and 7 rebounds set the tone for the battle. And with 22 points and 8 rebounds versus Jordan, he cemented his status as a tough player.

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Recently Edwards made a guest appearance on a talk show where he spoke about his life and his basketball journey. However, he went viral after he played a game called Guess Who on the show and surprised the fans completely. Some fans couldn’t fathom the fact that he was so good that they thought he was cheating.

Edwards’ ‘Guess Who’ prompts fan reaction

Guess Who is a game where the outline of a face is given and you have to guess who that person is. So in Edwards’s case, he had to guess which basketball star it was and to everyone’s surprise, he guessed every one of the faces in a matter of seconds. So fans started speculating if the game was rigged or something.

One fan surely thought that Edwards was cheating.

One fan was very impressed with Edwards skills and wrote:

Another fan also played the game at home and wrote:

With this outstanding performance off-court, Edwards proved that he has other skills than basketball.

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And basketball fans worldwide anticipate Edwards’ brilliance as he solidifies his status as a global superstar during the FIBA World Cup.