We all knew Anthony Edwards was going to be good. But this good? In the 2025-26 NBA season, Ant-Man has moved past “superstar potential” and firmly into “unstoppable force” territory. He is currently averaging nearly 30 points per game while shooting career-best numbers, including 40 percent from three-point range on high volume.
Whether it’s silencing opposing crowds with a casual 55-point explosion or taking over in the final minutes, Edwards has unlocked a new level of basketball dominance. Here are five ways the newly-crowned All-Star MVP has become absolutely unstoppable this season.
Five Ways Anthony Edwards Has Become Unstoppable
1. The Automatic Three-Point Pull-Up
For a while, defenses hoped Edwards would settle for jump shots. That scouting report is dead and buried. This season, Edwards has transformed into one of the league’s most dangerous three-points shooters. He’s pulling up off the dribble with the confidence of a prime Stephen Curry, and they are falling at an elite rate. When a defender plays him to drive, he drills the three. When they play up, he blasts by them. That 40 percent clip on over eight attempts per game makes him impossible to sag off.
2. Elite Mid-Range Efficiency
You might hear people comparing his swagger to Michael Jordan, but it’s the footwork that’s making that comparison valid this season. Ant has added a deadly mid-range game to his arsenal, particularly using back-shoulder turnarounds and fading jumpers. This has bumped his two-point efficiency up significantly. When the paint is clogged and the three-point line is heavily guarded, he just gets to his spot around 15 feet and hits shots over defenders with ease.
3. “Hostage Dribble” Playmaking
Edwards is no longer just looking to score. He has developed into a legit three-level playmaker. He’s mastered the “hostage dribble,” putting his defender on his back and forcing the defense to commit to him in the paint. When the help defense arrives, instead of forcing a tough shot, he’s hitting cutters or finding open teammates for three. His ability to make the right read is now on par with his ability to score, making the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ offense flow smoothly.
4. Clutch Time Dominance
Last season, there were questions about his decision-making in the final minute. This season? He’s probably the most clutch player in the league. When the game is within five points with less than five minutes left, Ant is shooting over 60 percent from the field and roughly 39 percent from three. He seems to get faster and stronger in the fourth quarter, delivering consistent 30-plus point performances and willing Minnesota to victory.
5. Physicality that Punishes Defense
Perhaps the scariest part about Edwards is that he doesn’t need to foul-bait to be effective. He is driving with incredible force, often seeking out contact rather than avoiding it. Because he is so strong, he finishes through defenders, leading to and-one opportunities. He is relentless in transition, and his ability to convert at the rim, even against elite rim protectors, has made him a nightmare for opposing defensive game plans.
Final Thoughts
At just 24-years-old, Edwards is not just scoring, he is dominating with efficiency, making his trajectory toward an MVP award in the future feel inevitable. Ant, along with Victor Wembanyama of course, are both rapidly becoming the faces of the NBA by defining a new, thrilling era. The only thing that either of these superstars are missing is a championship, which could be coming sooner rather than later.
Edwards possesses an unparalleled swagger and two-way dominance that we haven’t seen in quite some time. Ant also dominated some of the league’s best veterans in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. He tallied 32 points, nine rebounds, and six threes across three games, including a crucial OT-forcing three in the opener. Edwards displayed elite confidence, hitting eight straight points in the championship match to secure the Kobe Bryant Trophy and this certainly felt like a “changing of the guard” moment.
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