Justin Edwards has truly earned the right to ride shotgun with his teammates, thanks to an impressive performance that swung the momentum in favor of the Philadelphia 76ers against the Boston Celtics.
The second-year wing's work ethic is well-documented, and Maxey himself was impressed by Edwards' dedication, which included a pre-workout session as early as 8:00 a.m. this Tuesday morning. But it wasn't until he stepped onto the court that the full extent of Edwards' preparation became clear. With Maxey having been floored by another player's presence ahead of him in the gym, Edwards showed up to shootaround and put in some work before the team even began its practice.
Edwards then went on to deliver a career-high performance against the Celtics, scoring 22 points while shooting an impressive 8-9 from the field and 5-5 from beyond the arc. His efforts helped swing the game's momentum in favor of the Sixers, who ultimately emerged victorious.
What's remarkable about Edwards' rise is his ability to stay motivated and focused despite a slump that had him struggling throughout the season. Yet, with Coach Nick Nurse by his side, he has shown unwavering confidence in his abilities. The head coach's unrelenting faith in Edwards is palpable, having told reporters that "I love him" and that his player "hasn't even fazed me" during a game where Edwards had a bad outing.
For his part, Edwards remains humble and grounded, crediting his mother, Ebony Twiggs, a former professional basketball player herself, with helping him stay focused on his goals. But it's clear that Nurse has played a significant role in Edwards' development, providing the right guidance to help him navigate the complexities of an NBA season.
Edwards may not be one for the spotlight, preferring instead to work behind the scenes and let his performance do the talking. However, after Tuesday night's win, it was impossible to ignore the emotion that poured out of him as he celebrated with his teammates. It was clear that this moment had left him breathless – a sentiment echoed by Nurse, who praised Edwards for his unwavering dedication to improvement.
In many ways, Edwards' rise is a testament to the power of believing in oneself and having those around you who share your vision. As his season continues to unfold, it's likely that we'll see more moments like this from the young wing, who has undoubtedly earned his place as a key contributor for the 76ers.
The second-year wing's work ethic is well-documented, and Maxey himself was impressed by Edwards' dedication, which included a pre-workout session as early as 8:00 a.m. this Tuesday morning. But it wasn't until he stepped onto the court that the full extent of Edwards' preparation became clear. With Maxey having been floored by another player's presence ahead of him in the gym, Edwards showed up to shootaround and put in some work before the team even began its practice.
Edwards then went on to deliver a career-high performance against the Celtics, scoring 22 points while shooting an impressive 8-9 from the field and 5-5 from beyond the arc. His efforts helped swing the game's momentum in favor of the Sixers, who ultimately emerged victorious.
What's remarkable about Edwards' rise is his ability to stay motivated and focused despite a slump that had him struggling throughout the season. Yet, with Coach Nick Nurse by his side, he has shown unwavering confidence in his abilities. The head coach's unrelenting faith in Edwards is palpable, having told reporters that "I love him" and that his player "hasn't even fazed me" during a game where Edwards had a bad outing.
For his part, Edwards remains humble and grounded, crediting his mother, Ebony Twiggs, a former professional basketball player herself, with helping him stay focused on his goals. But it's clear that Nurse has played a significant role in Edwards' development, providing the right guidance to help him navigate the complexities of an NBA season.
Edwards may not be one for the spotlight, preferring instead to work behind the scenes and let his performance do the talking. However, after Tuesday night's win, it was impossible to ignore the emotion that poured out of him as he celebrated with his teammates. It was clear that this moment had left him breathless – a sentiment echoed by Nurse, who praised Edwards for his unwavering dedication to improvement.
In many ways, Edwards' rise is a testament to the power of believing in oneself and having those around you who share your vision. As his season continues to unfold, it's likely that we'll see more moments like this from the young wing, who has undoubtedly earned his place as a key contributor for the 76ers.
edwards is proof that hard work and the right guidance can take you to new heights 
I'm so hyped about Justin Edwards' game last night 
! He totally crushed it against the Celtics 
22 points and 8-9 from 
is some serious sauce 
The way he stayed motivated and focused despite a slump earlier in the season is truly inspiring 
And let's be real, Coach Nick Nurse's got his back 
the guy's been riding high for weeks now 
it's awesome to see him celebrate with his teammates 
Edwards' mom must be so proud too 
Ebony Twiggs is a total boss 
and I love how humble he stays about all the hype 
. That pre-workout session at 8:00 a.m. was like, woah - dedication levels are on a whole other level 
. The power of believing in oneself and having a solid support system can take you places, man 
!
. The fact that he put in work before practice and nailed a career-high performance against the Celtics is just insane 
. Edwards' humility and gratitude are so inspiring, he's not letting all this success go to his head 
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. He's just a talented player who works hard and lets his skills speak for themselves 
. Plus, it's amazing to see how supportive his mom is! 
That fact that she was a pro basketball player herself is pretty cool too 
. but, gotta say, the fact that coach nurse is so open about loving edwards might be a bit too much for me 
. im all for praise, but i don't wanna see coachs getting too carried away. anyhoo, edwards' performance against the celtics was straight fire 
.
but coach nick nurse believed in him and helped him get back on track. his mom, ebony twiggs, seems to be super supportive too 
, and I'm so stoked to see him shining on the court 
! It's clear that this young wing has what it takes to make some noise in the NBA 
!
Coach Nick Nurse knew what was up with him before anyone else did, the guy has that X factor 
Maxey's gotta be living for those early morning shootarounds, showing up to put in work while everyone else is still sleeping 
His 22 points and 13/14 FG% are straight fire 
I mean, Edwards is awesome and all but it's just basic training to ride shotgun if you're already on the team. 