Anthony Edwards has played limited minutes at the point guard position, but should the Minnesota Timberwolves allow him to be the primary ball-handler more?

Let me make something clear, I’m not saying that he should be moved to point guard or be used as Zach LaVine was when Sam Mitchell was the head coach. However, the idea of Edwards being utilized as the lead guard is an intriguing proposition.

For Minnesota to succeed, they need Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell to play well. The best way to achieve such succession is to constantly put the ball in their hands.

If Patrick Beverley, Jordan McLaughlin and Russell are not on the floor, Minnesota has run Edwards at point with some combination of Towns, Malik Beasley, Jaden McDaniels and Taurean Prince.

I don’t think it’s coincidental that Chris Finch has been putting floor spacers around Edwards. This allows him to drive to the rim with an open lane, and as we all know, he’s at his best when he’s attacking. If there’s nothing there, the former No. 1 overall pick can always kick out for an open 3.

This is a perfect example of what Edwards can do in space. If he’s going to be the primary ball-handler, there have to be shooters on the floor.

This season, Edwards has played four percent of his minutes at point guard (SG – 73%, SF – 23%).

In a small sample size, his effective field goal percentage is 31.8. That’s not good, but he’s also been inefficient shooting the ball this year (41.6 FG%, 32.8 3P%).

McLaughlin isn’t good enough to be your backup point guard, and if Beverley starts alongside Russell, it might be best to give Edwards more minutes at the one position.

This should only be done in short stints because Minnesota is still fighting for the playoffs. If things run smoothly, maybe Finch can look to expand that role a little more.

Edwards is elite at getting to the rim with his size, athleticism and strength. As long as you surround him with shooters, playing the former Georgia Bulldog at point just might work.