“He Got a Fan in Me”: LeBron James Showers Anthony Edwards with Ultimate Praise After All Star MVP
The Rising Star
Edwards’ trajectory has been nothing short of meteoric. Back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances. Relentless improvement every season. A competitive fire that reminds old heads of Michael Jordan.
The contrast is stark. While contemporaries like Trae Young, Ja Morant, and Zion Williamson have struggled with injuries, off-court issues, or stagnation, Edwards has steadily climbed.
The Veteran’s Eye
James has been in the league long enough to recognize what matters. Talent is common. Mindset is rare. Edwards has both.
“I love Ant,” James said simply. Not as a casual observer, but as someone who sees himself in the young guard’s approach.
The Curry Connection
James wasn’t the only legend paying homage. Stephen Curry, sidelined with a knee injury, showed up to All-Star Weekend wearing Edwards’ signature Gold Medal AE 1 Low sneakers.
When two of the most accomplished players of this generation publicly align behind a rising star, it means something. They see the work. They recognize the hunger.
What Comes Next
Edwards has never been one to rest on praise. Every compliment seems to fuel another gear. Every achievement sets a new baseline.
That’s not hyperbole. At 24, Edwards is just entering his prime. The Timberwolves are contenders. The league is watching. And the game’s greatest active player has officially declared himself a fan.
That might last longest of all.