Anthony Edwards continues to cement his reputation as not only one of the NBA’s most explosive young stars, but also one of its most fiery personalities. After the Minnesota Timberwolves dismantled the Los Angeles Lakers 117–95 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, Edwards had a message for Lakers fans and it was loud and direct.
During the blowout win at Crypto.com Arena, a Lakers fan reportedly heckled Rudy Gobert, Minnesota’s polarizing $200 million man. Gobert, known as much for his elite defense as he is for his inconsistent offensive game, has been an easy target for critics throughout his career. But Anthony Edwards wasn’t about to let the trash talk slide.
“He got $200 million! $300 million and my d**k is bigger than yours!”
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It was a spontaneous moment that captured everything about who Edwards is. His confidence isn’t just about himself, it extends to his teammates too.
Rudy Gobert may not be everyone’s favorite player, but in Edwards’ mind, disrespect isn’t tolerated, especially not when Gobert is earning generational wealth while anchoring Minnesota’s defense.
Gobert’s career earnings stand at over $261 million, and he still has an extension worth nearly $110 million set to kick in from next year.
The comment immediately went viral on social media, further amplifying Edwards’ growing status as one of the league’s most entertaining and bold voices. While the phrasing certainly raised some eyebrows, the sentiment was clear: Anthony Edwards will ride for his teammates, and if you’re going to talk, be ready for him to talk louder.
Interestingly enough, Gobert wasn’t even the central figure in Minnesota’s win. He had a relatively quiet night on the stat sheet, but his presence helped clog the paint and force the Lakers into a barrage of contested mid-range shots and desperation threes.
The real story of the night, however, was Minnesota’s overwhelming depth, precise execution, and utter dominance from beyond the arc, draining 21 threes on 42 attempts, all classified as either “open” or “wide open.”
That kind of lopsided shooting performance should be a wake-up call for the Lakers, who allowed corner after corner to be left unguarded. Still, amid the stats and strategy, the moment fans and media are remembering is Edwards’ clapback in the heat of the moment.
It was a bit of classic Ant, blunt, brash, and completely unbothered by the bright lights of L.A. He’s leaned into the underdog role in this series, reminding everyone that the Timberwolves are not here to make friends or play second fiddle to the glitz and glam of Hollywood.
And he hasn’t held back off the court either. Before the series, he embraced the notion that “everybody wants the Lakers to win,” adding, “That’s how it’s supposed to be.”
After Game 1, he doubled down: “The Lakers are supposed to win… We’re not even supposed to be here.”
But they are. And if Game 1 was any indication, the Timberwolves are not only here, they might be about to make a whole lot of noise.
Just ask the fans in the front row.
