Minnesota sports icons Kevin Garnett and Randy Moss created one of the most iconic photos in sports history. The images evoke good feelings not only for fans of both Minnesota Vikings And Minnesota Timberwolvesbut a group of sports fans who have watched their exploits on the field and court since the 1990s. Two of those fans are Minnesota’s current athletic powerhouse duo: Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and the Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards. According to reports that broke on Monday, Jefferson and Edwards team up to recreate the iconic photo set.
Jefferson and Edwards are already two of the biggest stars in their respective sports. They are beloved not only by Minnesotans, but by fans around the world. Jefferson is arguably the best receiver in the NFL and has only gotten better each year. Edwards is a executives from a Timberwolves team that reached the Western Conference Finals and is also on the rise. Based on the responses on X and the internet, their collaboration is probably a must-see.
Justin Jefferson has already solidified his superstar status
The man also known as JJettas is coming off another great season. He had 68 receptions for 1,074 yards and five touchdowns in 2023, accumulating those stats over 10 games. He was sidelined for a few games due to injury, the first time he has missed a game since his rookie season. Entering his fifth season with the Vikings, Jefferson has surpassed 1,000 meters receiving each year, including a supernatural 1,809 in 2022.
Now, he’ll be teaming up with a new starting quarterback in Sam Darnold, at least for 2024. Michigan first-round pick JJ McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 season with an injury, so it’s officially Darnold’s show. Regardless of who starts the signal-caller spot for Minnesota, as long as Jefferson is healthy, expect another solid season from one of the NFL’s best playmakers.
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Anthony Edwards on the road to elite status
Fresh off a gold medal with the United States men’s basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Edwards seeks to prove that he’s well worth the $42 million he’ll make next season. He helped the Timberwolves reach the Western Conference Finals before they lost to the eventual conference champion Dallas Mavericks. After a 2023-24 season in which he averaged 25.9 points and 5.1 assists per game, Edwards is looking to take the next step and cement his own superstar status.
Teaming up with big men Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, Edwards will undoubtedly look to lead Minnesota to its first-ever NBA Finals appearance. Something Garnett has never done in his many years with the franchise, surprisingly. If Edwards succeeds In that quest, the first Larry O’Brien Trophy in team history could follow shortly after.
