THE TAKE
Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball are the best backcourt in the game, and LaMelo Ball is the young, true point guard that Anthony Edwards has been wanting
BOLDNESS
62/100
GRADE
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PLAYERS / TEAMS
Anthony EdwardsLaMelo BallMinnesota TimberwolvesCharlotte Hornets
GRADING CRITERIA
TRUE IF
Edwards-Ball backcourt is consensus top-3 backcourt by advanced metrics and fan/expert polling during 2026-27 NBA season;
FALSE IF
other backcourts are widely ranked higher (e.g., Curry-Thompson, SGA-Gilgeous Alexander, etc.) or if either player's performance significantly declines.
bold callcontrarianassumes roster move
This take hasn't been graded yet. Resolution expected JUN 9, 2027.