Curry overtook Ray Allen to become the NBA three-point king this season, and many people felt that Curry's record would remain for quite some time. This statement is true, but it does not mean that this record cannot be broken in the future. Now the NBA has a potential record-breaking player, this player is only 20 years old this year, two years before Curry played in the NBA, this season's average of more than 20 points per game, the average number of three-point shots per game is a staggering 3.3. There are only three players in the league who hit more three-point shots than he did.
What's even more frightening is that the player has a three-point shooting rate of 37.6%, and Curry has only shot 37.3% from three-point shooting this season. Than Curry's three-point shooting this season, the three-point shooting production is not much different from Curry. This man is none other than The Timberwolves' second-year genius, Anthony Edwards.
After Edwards entered the NBA, he quickly showed his talent. He played very well in the second half of last season, and this season the Timberwolves have given him more chances. Edwards also lived up to expectations and got better and better. Edwards is not only a top-notch player, his three-point shooting has long been a stable offensive means. Edwards' three-point shots are not all fixed-point projections, and it is not difficult for him to hold the ball and shoot three-point shots. His back-stepping three-pointers and dry-pull three-pointers are very accurate.
Edwards' three-point range has a certain jump range, and the shot is slightly backward, which is difficult to be disturbed. Once he feels hot, the opposing defense is likely to be destroyed by Edwards alone. Why did Edwards become a potential threat to Curry's three-point record? In addition to his excellent personal ability, it is also that he is young and even very healthy. Edwards' physical talent is terrible and his athleticism is very strong. Played two seasons in the NBA basically did not encounter injury problems.
Most players in the NBA can't chase higher records because of injuries, and as long as they play the record, it is possible to create. This season's Edwards took the initiative to adjust his playing style, and last season he played in the air and dunked. Edwards has done more detail this season, and it seems that he is deliberately taking care of his body, taking a very long-term view.
A player with three-point ability, excellent offensive ability, healthy and young player can indeed beat Curry's three-point record. Curry is the only player in the NBA who has hit more than 3,000 three-point shots, but Curry has suffered two major injuries in his career, and it is not too early to enter the NBA. If Edwards doesn't have an injury-reimbursed season in his career, he's likely to overtake Curry. Based on Edwards' three-pointers in a season, he can shoot more than 2,300 three-pointers in 10 seasons, which is still the minimum standard.
If Edwards improves his three-point shooting efficiency one day in the future, how many three-point shots will he have? The significance of the record is to be broken, and we do not know whether Edwards will become the future king of three-pointers. But Edwards' future must be bright, and the 20-year-old has played very well. As long as there are no injuries in the future, the All-Stars, the Best Team, the MVP and even the championship will be his future goals. Dear readers, do you think Edwards is it possible to become the NBA's three-point king in the future? Feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below the article.