{
  "id": 16118152,
  "title": "Anthony Edwards’ LaMelo Ball ‘Best PG’ Claim Runs Into 55.3% Wall In OKC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/anthony-edwards-lamelo-ball-best-pg-claim-runs-into-55-3-wall-in-okc",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T22:35:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/anthony-edwards-lamelo-ball-best-223506791.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards endorsed LaMelo Ball as the best point guard in the NBA during a game against the Miami Heat on October 21, 2026. However, the question arises whether the numbers back Edwards' claim. LaMelo Ball, described by Edwards as having unusual vision and size for the position, averaged 20.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game with the Charlotte Hornets last season, yet his shooting percentages were 40.7% from the field and 36.8% from three. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, from the Oklahoma City Thunder, led the NBA in efficiency with a 55.3% field goal percentage, winning the MVP award and leading the Thunder to the league's best record. Gilgeous-Alexander's resume far surpasses Ball's, with 67% of NBA general managers ranking him as the best point guard. Despite being a talented playmaker, Ball's postseason record is thin, with limited experience in high-pressure games. His availability and consistency are crucial for a Timberwolves team aiming for a real playoff run. While Ball could potentially strengthen Minnesota's offense, the present-day debate for the best point guard remains centered in Oklahoma City.",
  "summary": "Anthony Edwards already has a traditional point guard beside him in Minnesota, and he is convinced the Timberwolves landed something special. LaMelo Ball, in Edwards' words, is the best point guard in the NBA. But the question is, do the numbers support his claim? What Anthony Edwards Said and Why Minnesota beat Miami 131-106 in …",
  "key_points": [
    "Anthony Edwards endorses LaMelo Ball as NBA's best point guard.",
    "LaMelo Ball's shooting percentages were 40.7% from field and 36.8% from three.",
    "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads NBA in efficiency with 55.3% field goal percentage."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball Sends Warning on Partnership With Anthony Edwards",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/timberwolves-lamelo-ball-sends-warning-on-partnership-with-anthony",
        "published": "2026-10-22T16:17:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}