Anthony Edwards Clowns Lebron James And Steph Curry After Sending Them Both To Cancun

Anthony Edwards’s bold declaration—“Terrible. Yeah, all of them besides the woman. Yeah, but the other two dudes, terrible.”—lit up social media, and fans immediately connected the dots. Clearly, this wasn’t aimed at just anyone; he had LeBron James and Stephen Curry in his sights. Coming off back-to-back playoff series victories over the two NBA icons, Edwards wasn’t just trash-talking—he was staking his claim as the future of the league.

The Rising Star vs. the Legends

On one side, you have LeBron James—a 40-year-old all-time scoring leader and four-time champion still dominating in his 22nd NBA season. Then there’s Steph Curry, the 37-year-old greatest shooter ever, adding another four rings to his resume. Enter Anthony Edwards: a 23-year-old guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, hungry, fearless, and ready to clash with basketball royalty.

Beating the King

In the 2025 playoffs, the Timberwolves faced off against LeBron’s Lakers in the first round. Despite the odds, Edwards and Minnesota shocked the world by knocking out the superteam in just five games. Edwards closed Game 5 with a stat line of 15 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals in 43 minutes, delivering a respectful yet loaded jab: “We beat the best player in the world, the best player ever.” SIBolavip

Taking Down the Shooter

Next up: the Warriors, led by Steph Curry. In the Western Conference semifinals, Golden State suddenly lost Curry to a hamstring injury in Game 1—derailing their offensive engine. Still, Edwards and co. took full advantage.

In Game 2, Minnesota dominated 117–93. Edwards added 20 points and 9 rebounds, showcasing not just offense, but defensive pressure that set the tone. Reuters

Game 3 saw Edwards explode for 36 points, with Julius Randle adding a triple-double, giving the Wolves a 2–1 lead. nba.onesports.ph

In Game 4, Edwards delivered a pivotal 30-point night and sparked a huge run with a half-time dagger—a three-pointer just before the buzzer—setting up a 3–1 series advantage. KSATWKMG

Finally, Game 5 ended Golden State’s run with a 121–110 win, as Edwards logged 22 points, 12 assists, and 7 rebounds, sealing the series and advancing Minnesota to the Western Conference finals