Anthony Edwards announced he would only shoot left-handed on All-Star Weekend. It blew up on him right away.
Anthony Edwards: all in on the left hand bit. pic.twitter.com/kTSfFENmAK
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) February 18, 2024
In the first round of the Skills Challenge, Edwards went last for the team of No. 1 overall picks. When he got to the spot where participants had to sink a corner three over a robotic defender, Edwards missed badly with his southpaw attempts.
He told TNT's Allie LaForce about his his left-handed shooting plan before All-Star Saturday.
Anthony Edwards is going to shoot left handed for the entire All Star game https://t.co/lY5Zt3J3Nf pic.twitter.com/ptJnRTB7PO
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) February 18, 2024
Edwards said it was "just for fun" and added that he would be happy scoring 15 points with his all-lefty approach.
He wasn't the only All-Star to mess up in the first round. Paolo Banchero and Tyrese Maxey ran the course wrong, while Scottie Barnes lost his dribble running the course. Then in the half-court shot contest, a frustrated Barnes started shooting backwards.
Scottie Barnes said YEET pic.twitter.com/5yiKwSY0ZQ
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) February 18, 2024
But Edwards learned his lesson. When the third round arrived, Edwards switched to his right hand and made enough shots to send the All-Stars to the final round.
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