Anthony Edwards’ offense has come a long way in the NBA. He’s more than just an explosive athlete who regularly puts defenders on posters, as he’s also improved his game out on the perimeter.
Atlanta Hawks veteran NBA shooting guard CJ McCollum is among those who can attest to the Minnesota Timberwolves star’s impressive evolution in terms of his scoring abilities in the pros.
On Tuesday, McCollum responded to a take he made about Edwards back in 2020, when he said that the former Georgia Bulldogs star needs to work on his jumper.
He def worked on his jumper 🫡 😂😂 https://t.co/esNeLgAeOy
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) February 10, 2026
Five years after McCollum made that initial comment, Edwards has become a three-time NBA All-Star with a pull-up game that needs to be respected. Opponents now have to stretch further away from the basket when defending against the former No. 1 pick overall.
During his 2020-21 NBA rookie season, Edwards shot just 27.6% on pull-ups from inside the arc and 32.9% on pull-ups from the 3-point area. Fast forward to the 2025-26 campaign, and he is draining 47.3% of his 2-point pull-ups and 34.5% of the same shot type from behind the arc.
What is even scarier for the rest of the league is that Edwards is still only 24 years old, so his most dangerous form as a scorer is yet to come.
