Melbourne United centre Jesse Edwards had his NBA debut and got married this year, but both life goals were over too fast.

So he hopes his time in Melbourne will help him take a big step towards a long career in the US league, and the time with his new wife Quirine Edwards-Comans will make their small, fast wedding – held the day before flying to Australia – worth the rush.

Melbourne United’s Jesse Edwards soars for a dunk the NBAxNBL clash with New Orleans Pelicans in October. Credit: Getty Images

Edwards, 25, also says he owes his wife a “big party” to celebrate their nuptials when they are next back home in the Netherlands.

The pair tied the knot in front of a small collection of their closest family in August, and then flew to Melbourne.

Edwards, who stands at 213 centimetres

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