Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards put on a display in Saturday’s 120-95 win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs, scoring 33 points, rebounds, six assists and two steals.
After the contest, he exchanged autographed jerseys with former Minnesota legend, retired NFL back Adrian Peterson:
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Edwards said he played the role of Peterson in Madden “every day” as a kid.
It’s one of the night’s many highlights, adding his viral look with Kevin Durant:
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“I think everybody here knows he’s my favorite player of all time,” Edwards told reporters about Durant when asked about the trade. “It’s probably one of the most productive emotions of my entire life, that’s for sure. “
So it was an amazing evening for Edwards. Defeat a hero, meet a hero.