Anthony Edwards Adidas All Star Ad Trolls Doncic Jokic

Anthony Edwards and adidas rolled out a playful but pointed ad after his All-Star nod that puts Edwards in a video game mocking characters that resemble Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić. The clips jab with lines like "weight room," "no swag," a player whose "favorite accessory was a whistle," and one suffering "late game fatigue." Edwards arrives at the taunt table with a loud resume: 29.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 40.9 percent from deep, and the Timberwolves sit 31-19 as West contenders. Merlin sees provocation as a kind of spell that either backfires or fuels greatness. Edwards has earned license to talk, but naming the giants guarantees added motivation. Expect extra heat when they share the court in the All-Star USA versus World setting and in future Timberwolves matchups.