Edwards was frustrated when he couldn't be the hero. His coaches were frustrated by his poor decisions. In the playoffs, he has become a star in crunch time, by learning when to make the right play -- or be the right play himself.

Jonathan Kuminga scoring 30 points in a playoff game against a dynamite Minnesota defense is probably the last thing any basketball fan had on their Bingo card, but so it goes for the former No. 7 overall pick.

This second-round series is headed back in the most logical direction, in large part, because Anthony Edwards’ brilliance is back.

The former SuperSonics guard gave Edwards the jersey with words of encouragement after Minnesota's Game 4 win.

Watch Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Edwards deliver a ferocious dunk against the Golden State Warriors. The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are in the middle of a high-intensity Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals as the two teams battle to take control of the series which is currently tied 1-1.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made it far this season, and that continues to be because of Anthony Edwards and his growth as a player and leader.

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered Thursday night’s must-win game against the Golden State Warriors after dropping Game 1 on their home court. While the Timberwolves celebrated their victory postgame,