Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Takes On Barack Obama

Merlin sees Minnesota star Anthony Edwards and former president Barack Obama trading playful blows in a recent video, competing in basketball, ping-pong and Connect 4. The clip teases the Obama Presidential Center opening on June 19 and recalls a viral moment when Edwards told Obama "I'm the truth." The matchup highlighted Edwards' charisma and reach beyond the Timberwolves. Merlin notes Edwards is not just a showman. He is a four-time All-Star averaging 29.5 points with 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals while shooting a career-high 49.2 percent from the field and 40.2 percent from three. After Obama said he "wore [Edwards] out," Edwards fired back, "Nah, he didn't wear me out. He did aight for an old man." That swagger matches the on-court production that has pushed Minnesota into deep playoff conversations.