Basketball evokes intense emotions and is a space known for fierce rivalries. Though players are expected not to be foul-mouthed, some players like Minnesota Timberwolves’
Anthony Edwards hit the headlines for the same reason many times. Here are the most talked about, annoying comebacks of Edwards, which left a few fans in splits, while irking others to no limits.
October 13, 2024: Nasty comment on Mikal Bridges' free throw in a game against the New York Knicks
The setting was a preseason game against the New York Knicks. The Timberwolves’ foul-mouthed Anthony Edwards quipped at Mikal Bridges’ free throw, commenting on his newly discovered shooting form. His comment got caught on the hot mic, and it was converted into a clip. It became the topic of gossip columns. He was heard saying in the clip:
“That n**** done changed his shot, man… Damn!"
Anthony Edwards trolls Mikal Bridges new shooting form & screams in Jalen Brunson's face
The clip went viral soon and garnered more than 89K views when it was released on YouTube. An insider mentioned Edwards in his tweet, too. He wrote:
“Anthony Edwards clowning Mikal Bridges about him changing his shot after a missed free throw lmao”
The comment established Edwards’ reputation as a trash talker on the court, something players wouldn’t want to earn. However, it entertained a few followers.
December 6, 2024: Praised Naz Reid and Julius Randle using NSFW words
Anthony Edwards went all candid and unfiltered while praising teammates Naz Reid and Julius Randle’s incredible defense against the Golden State Warriors. Taking the reporters to the main events of the game, he crossed the line at some places, using the f-word in his comments. He said:
“Naz and Julius is f**king playing defense. You know, I've never seen [Julius] play defense before. That's f**ing incredible, and he's right here, put the camera on him. He be guarding his a** off."
"We're A Defensive Team." | Anthony Edwards Post Game Sound | 11.17.24
Timberwolves posted a 107-90 victory over the Warriors in that game played on December 6, 2024.
December 27, 2024: Indulged in profanity during a live TV broadcast while discussing a win against Houston Rockets
Anthony Edwards gives entertaining one-liners with expletives thrown in quite often. Indulging in on-court trash talk is one thing; he took profanity to another level by talking with no filters on during a live TV broadcast. He spoke unfiltered, using words such as:
“I’m like, s---, I’m going for the win. Like Gilbert Arenas said, I don’t do overtime, so f--- it.”
Anthony Edwards FINED $100,000 for saying "I don't do overtime so f**k it" on live TV 😭
The Timberwolves made a remarkable comeback in that game, snatching a win away from the Houston Rockets in a dramatic turn of events during the game.
His profanity on the live TV broadcast drew the ire of the NBA League, and he was fined $100,000 for his postgame profanity, according to NBA records.
April 19, 2025: Anthony Edwards caught heckling a Lakers fan using very abusive language
The Minnesota Timberwolves played their Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Anthony Edwards got into a war of words with a Lakers fan while standing for his teammate Rudy Gobert. He retorted in his signature style, saying:
“He got $200 million! $300 million! And my d**k is bigger than yours!"
Anthony Edwards defends Rudy Gobert from fan and says "My d**k bigger than yours" 😭
Fans reacted in various ways to his uncalled-for comments. Some called him ‘trashy’ and ‘childish’, others praised his straightforwardness and called him ‘Face of the League.’
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