Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) guards Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

ESPN Star Asks Major Anthony Edwards Question

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 27, 2025 4:00 PM ET

Anthony Edwards is seen by many as a top ten player in the NBA at just 23.

However, the Minnesota Timberwolves currently trail the Oklahoma City Thunder 3-1 in the Western Conference finals.

Anthony Edwards finished the Game 4 (128-126 loss) with 16 points, four rebounds and six assists while shooting 5/13 from the field and 1/7 from the three-point range in 41 minutes of playing time.

Via Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports: "Anthony Edwards with 16 points on 5/13 with 5 turnovers. Super disappointing especially after his Game 3."

Anthony Edwards with 16 points on 5/13 with 5 turnovers. Super disappointing especially after his Game 3.
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) May 27, 2025

After the game, ESPN star Stephe. A Smith asked a bold question about Edwards (via First Take).

Smith: "Are you the superstar player you proclaim to be or not? The fact of that matter is that ANT man is special. We all know this... That individual pride is what I'm looking for."

"Are you the superstar player you proclaim to be or not?"@stephenasmith said Anthony Edwards' reaction to his Game 4 performance was "inexcusable." pic.twitter.com/MBwguzivrG
— First Take (@FirstTake) May 27, 2025

Smith was not the only questioning Edwards after his lackluster performance.

Many fans and NBA pundits were critical.

"You can't be the 'face of the league' and get one shot in the first quarter of the biggest game of the playoffs."@ColinCowherd blasts Anthony Edwards for his performance in Game 3 against the OKC Thunder. pic.twitter.com/9rSaodg5Xy
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) May 27, 2025

Edwards had been coming off a fantastic Game 3 performance where he had 30 points, nine rebounds, six assists and two steals while shooting 12/17 from the field and 5/8 from the three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time.

"That's something that is not acceptable."@ryenarussillo reacts to what he saw from Anthony Edwards in last night's Game 4 loss at home to the Thunder. pic.twitter.com/hIg08hR7Sz
— The Ringer (@ringer) May 27, 2025

Game 5 of the series will be on Wednesday night in Oklahoma City.

The Timberwolves will need a victory to avoid elimination.

If they win, Game 6 would be back at the Target Center on Friday night.

Edwards was the first pick in the 2020 NBA Draft out of UGA.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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