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Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards Says 'There's No Satisfaction' After Ousting the Warriors 2 May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks for a foul call after a play against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Minnesota Timberwolves: Lou Williams Claps Back at Kendrick Perkins For His ‘Bad Take’ on NBA Star

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Reign Amurao | Last updated May 28, 2025 3:46 AM ET

The topic of being the next face of the league has entertained many. They’ve also included star players like Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the discussion. However, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins dismissed Edwards’ inclusion on Monday’s episode of “First Take.” He said that when discussing the Wolves’ top player’s potential as an NBA superstar, it is important to take into account the fact that he is not a role model.

Perkins mentioned many things that the three-time All-Star covers as an NBA star. Edwards has the signature shoe, he’s in plenty of commercials and he can command a lot of attention with his performance on the court. But the former NBA player said that the Minnesota star isn’t a role model for his off-court issues.

“But know what else you’ve got to have? You’ve got to be a role model,” Perkins said. “And things outside the lines matter. If you go down the list of all the faces of the league in the history of the game … what do they all have in common?”

“While they was playing in the league, they all were family men. They all were married. With kids. If you think that don’t play a role, as far as being a role model … This is facts. This is not something that I’m making up.”

However, his fellow ex-NBA player, Lou Williams, disagreed with him. The current co-host of FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” did not hold back and told the former Boston Celtics center that what he said about Edwards was a bad take.

“Bad take perk,” Williams posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Edwards has off-court issues with his relationships. However, that hasn’t hindered him from playing like an elite star.

Former NBA star called out ESPN on their take about the Minnesota Timberwolves star

Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards Gets Eye-Opening Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half in game five of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Minnesota Timberwolves star has been a hot topic for the media because of how he’s led the team. While there’s an ongoing narrative that Edwards is the next face of the NBA, not everyone agrees. Former star Charles Barkley criticized ESPN for pushing the narrative about the former Georgia star’s future in the league.

“Hey, ESPN, I love you guys,” Barkley said. “Don’t try to make Anthony Edwards the face of the NBA. The face of the NBA is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Joker, and Giannis. You can’t give it to people, they have to take it. And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken it.”

"Hey ESPN, I love you guys. Don't try to make Anthony Edwards the face of the NBA. The face of the NBA is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Joker, and Giannis. You can't give it to people, they have to take it. And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken it."

-Charles Barkley calls out ESPN pic.twitter.com/TAadAEHGet

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 27, 2025

Barkley said this before TNT broadcast Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves have had a hard time against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the postseason. On Monday, they couldn’t protect Target Center and lost to the Thunder, trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven series.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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