During the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, Anthony Edwards was named the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player after a string of solid performances in the revamped All-Star Game format. 

Unlike others who treated the competition and the entire weekend as a welcome respite from the grind of the regular season, Edwards left nothing to chance, knocking down open shots and aggressively getting to his usual spots. All things considered it was a more relaxed environment and the four-time NBA All-Star put on a show not just for the fans, but also for peers who kept tabs on him. 

But little did they know it was just the beginning. 

Edwards is in the midst of a post-All-Star Weekend tear, averaging 30.8 points per game on 49.6 percent shooting from the field. During that span, he has had two 40-point games, with the 41 points he dropped on the Memphis Grizzlies a masterclass in scoring, playmaking, and some stout defensive chops. 

Though Edwards had a strong start to his 2025-26 campaign, he ended up missing 10 games prior to the All-Star break due to a right hamstring strain and a right foot injury (and maintenance). Nevertheless, he has managed to so far average career highs in points per game (29.7), field goal percentage (49.4), 3-point percentage (40.2), and even blocks per game (0.8). His turnovers per game (2.8) are at their lowest since his sophomore year, pointing to a more mature game that is more deliberate than forceful. 

This mature approach to the game is more sustainable in a long regular season that rewards great timing, shrewdness, and availability. The 21 games between now and the start of the postseason should allow us to see Edwards continue to grow while the Minnesota Timberwolves try to manage his body for the tougher battles in April, May, and hopefully June. The Wolves are slated to face the Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Orlando Magic, all of whom are looking to stay above the Play-In Tournament and secure favorable spots in the playoffs. There will be lessons learned and likely some wins and losses, but overall, it will be a litmus test for Edwards and the Wolves, both of whom are looking to be the best. 

That being said, the stakes will only get higher from here and Anthony Edwards has proven that regardless of the circumstances ahead of him, he can take his game to greater heights. All eyes have been on him since he showed up in the All-Star Weekend, and they will likely remain trained on him with each passing game going forward. 

Best believe that Edwards will not disappoint.