Edwards was frustrated when he couldn't be the hero. His coaches were frustrated by his poor decisions. In the playoffs, he has become a star in crunch time, by learning when to make the right play -- or be the right play himself.

When Kobe Bryant announced his decision to retire in 2015, people were still surprised despite his long injury history and his years in the league. Kobe was in his 20th NBA season, and he made one last farewell tour all over the country, but it was an official end of an era for millions of Kobe fans who fell in love in the sport because of him.

Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards is on the verge of leading his team to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year, and one of his teammates compared his demeanor to the legendary Kobe Bryant.