Anthony Edwards Won’t Claim the NBA Throne—So We’re Putting the Crown on Him Anyway

Anthony “Ant‑Man” Edwards has always let his play speak volumes— with the  Minnesota Timberwolves making it to the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row, NBA a familiar phrase is once again in his orbit, “face of the league.”

Making Edwards the face of the league makes sense. He is electrifying, unapologetic, and unfiltered. Those are the same reasons that justify his repeated denial of the role. 

In the 2024–25 regular season, Edwards exploded for 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game across 79 outings, ranking him 4th in league scoring. 

Is it logical for a player who has charted postseason dominance with a franchise-record of 43 points in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semis — and back-to-back 40+ performances — to think he can shy away from the spotlight? His talents are reminiscent of Kobe, MJ, LeBron, and other legends. Talent can never hide from the shine of the spotlight. 

Yet, Edwards shrugs the title off every single time it is mentioned. “Face of the NBA? Man, there’s a lot of sh– that comes with that,” he told The Guardian. “I just want to play ball, go to the crib, and play my game.”

That is easier said than done. Sports analysts, reporters, fans, and even King James himself have thrust Edwards into the position. Why? Because he has everything you want from a superstar. He has an infectious smile, an unyielding love for the game and his teammates, and a realness that makes him relatable. 

The NBA needs players like Edwards—genuine, magnetic, flat-out fearless. It makes sense that Anthony Edwards wants to play basketball and live his life without the burden of living up to the standards that come with being the face of the league.

But, in the words of Grandpa from the movie Holes, “That’s too damn bad!” Anthony Edwards is the undisputed face of the NBA!