Anthony Edwards’ LaMelo Ball ‘Best PG’ Claim Runs Into 55.3% Wall In OKC

Anthony Edwards proclaimed teammate LaMelo Ball as the best point guard in the NBA following Minnesota's 131-106 season-opening win over Miami. Ball recorded 21 points and six assists in his Timberwolves debut, while Edwards scored 45 points. However, writer Zakir Hassan argues that Edwards' assessment is premature when compared to the league's elite guards, particularly Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Hassan notes that Gilgeous-Alexander recently won consecutive MVP awards and shot 55.3% from the field while averaging 31.1 points. In contrast, Ball shot 40.7% from the field last season and lacks deep postseason experience. The piece concludes that while Ball greatly benefits Minnesota's offense, the title of the league's top point guard currently belongs in Oklahoma City.