"I just want to be the best player I can be. I want to be a Hall of Famer one day"
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The first sentence is the socially acceptable wrapper: “the best player I can be” frames success as self-improvement, the language coaches love because it sounds humble and process-driven. Then he pivots to the real endpoint. That second line is the tell. A Hall of Fame bid isn’t only about skill; it’s about longevity, narrative, playoff moments, durability, leadership, and the ability to keep evolving after the league figures you out. Edwards is signaling he understands the job isn’t “be electric,” it’s “be undeniable” for a decade.
Context matters: Edwards has been sold as charisma and explosiveness from day one, a human highlight with franchise expectations stapled to him in Minnesota. Naming the Hall is a way to claim authorship over that storyline. It also subtly pressures the organization: if he’s aiming at Springfield, he needs rosters, coaching, and institutional competence that match the goal.
It works because it’s aspirational without being precious. No metaphors, no excuses, no ironic distance. Just a young star choosing a long horizon.
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Edwards, Anthony. (2026, January 15). I just want to be the best player I can be. I want to be a Hall of Famer one day. FixQuotes. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-just-want-to-be-the-best-player-i-can-be-i-want-171571/
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Edwards, Anthony. "I just want to be the best player I can be. I want to be a Hall of Famer one day." FixQuotes. January 15, 2026. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-just-want-to-be-the-best-player-i-can-be-i-want-171571/.
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"I just want to be the best player I can be. I want to be a Hall of Famer one day." FixQuotes, 15 Jan. 2026, https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-just-want-to-be-the-best-player-i-can-be-i-want-171571/. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.





