USA struggled to beat Germany 91-99 in Abu Dhabi in a preparatory match for the Basketball World Cup 2023 which will be held in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia from August 25 to September 10, 2023.

The new ‘Dream Team’, which came to lose by 16 points in the second partmanaged tomount with a final partial of 18-0 to remain undefeated (5-0) in their preparation matches for the World Cup.

Steve Kerr: “Without a doubt, Anthony Edwards is the guy”

The game served for the coach Steve Kerr coronase a Anthony Edwardswho was the offensive (34 points) and defensive benchmark, as the leader of the United States.

“Without a doubt, he’s the guy,” Steve Kerr said of Anthony Edwards after the star’s game for the Timberwolves, with whom he just signed a $260 million renewal.

“You can see he knows it. But now the team knows it, and I think the fans see it…He really believes he’s the best player in the arena every night. And he’s such a dynamic young player. I think he’s taking a leap”, pointed out the United States coach.

Anthony Edwards, who in five preparation games with the United States has averaged 19.2 points on 51% shooting from the field, acknowledged that the comeback against Germany was “fun”.

Who is Anthony Edwards?

Anthony Edwards (8-5-2001) was number 1 in the 2020 draft, in which he was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves after just one season with the University of Georgia in the NCAA.

‘Ant’ Edwards, who is 22 years old, is 1.93m tall. and plays shooting guard, he was chosen to play the 2023 NBA All Star.

In his first three NBA seasons his averages have been 21.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists.

In July 2023 Anthony Edwards signed a mega contract of 260 million for 5 seasons.

Anthony Edwards (Kermit Wilts), the nemesis in ‘Garra’ of Juancho Hernangómez (Bo Cruz)

In 2022 Anthony Edwards participated in the movie ‘Garra’ (Hustle) co-starring Adam Sandler and Juancho Hernangómez and that became one of the great successes of the Netflix season.

In ‘Garra’ (Hustle) the Timberwolves star plays the role of Kermit Wilts, the great rival on the court of Bo Cruz (Juancho Hernangómez).