1-3 Desperate situation! Conley named Edwards, and he was the only one who was in active service in 2007

On May 29, the Western Conference Finals were in full swing, but the Timberwolves were in a quagmire with a score of 1-3 and were on the verge of elimination. Timberwolves defender Mike Conley named Edwards, the star of the G5 game, and the core players need to play the performance that the core players deserve.

Mike Conley said of the upcoming G5 that the Timberwolves had an in-squad dinner together last night and watched the Knicks vs. Pacers. He said he had been encouraging Anthony Edwards and Julius Randall to praise their efforts to bring Minnesota to this stage. As for the upcoming fifth game, he said: "We need our core players to play the performance that core players should do."

Retrospectively in the last G4 fierce battle, Edwards and Randle seemed to be struggling with the Thunder's tight double-team and coordinated defense. Edwards made only 5 of 13 shots, earning 16 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists; Randall made only 1 of 7 shots, scoring only 5 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. The two were effectively restricted by their opponents' defensive strategies, which directly led to a significant reduction in the team's offensive firepower and the balance of victory and loss also tilted. Although Edwards defended himself after the game that his choice was correct all night, he had no chance of shooting. This statement was obviously difficult to convince fans and teammates. Conley's name was actually reasonable.

However, in this stormy team, 37-year-old veteran Mike Conley is like a beacon, illuminating the road ahead. Although his average 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game may seem mediocre, his influence on the field is far beyond the measurement of the data. Data shows that in the 44 minutes of Conley's appearance, the Timberwolves netted 17 points; while when he rested for 46 minutes, the team lost 59 points. This sharp contrast undoubtedly demonstrates his indispensable presence on the court. What is even more commendable is that Conley also performed well on the defensive end, limiting the opponent's shooting percentage to 38%, which is a top figure among the existing players in the playoffs.

As one of the 2007 rookies, Conley has been standing with Durant, Horford and Jeff Green until now, but he has not yet won the honor of the championship. This desire for a championship, like the everlasting flame in his heart, drove him to work hard at the end of his career. However, time is unforgiving, and Conley's role is also quietly declining. Now he is a little struggling in the starting position and cannot open up space for the team like he did when he was young. He also seems to be unable to defend his opponent's defender group. But even so, he is still the Dinghai Kung Fu in the team's locker room and the spiritual leader in the hearts of young players.

If the Timberwolves cannot go further this year, Conley's future path may be full of variables. He may choose to leave to pursue his out-of-reach championship dream; he may choose to retire on the spot and end this career full of glory and regrets.