Just after the buzzer on a decisive playoff game, cameras caught Anthony Edwards turning what should have been a muted exit into an instant headline: a grin, an off-the-cuff line, and a swagger no Hollywood star could script. Within hours, the clip had fandom divided, and on FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, three former NBA standouts couldn’t stop replaying it—laughing, dissecting, and ultimately nodding in approval.
On the latest episode of Run It Back, co-hosts Michelle Beadle, Chandler Parsons, and Lou Williams dove into the drama and delight of last night’s Timberwolves win over the Lakers. It wasn’t just the scoreboard that caught their attention, it was the energy and the spectacle. “Anthony Edwards has been an absolute joy,” Beadle said, laughing as she set the tone for a clip that perfectly captured the mood, “He sort of led this calling of ‘everyone’s against us. No one gave us a shot.” That narrative, once just a rallying cry, turned into a moment of comedic gold as the video rolled.
In the clip, Edwards is seen wandering around Crypto.com Arena with a playful swagger, joking to his team and anyone within earshot. “Hey, all the analysts said… what they say Lakers in five. And then look when we was up 3-1, they said Lakers in seven. And they said go to hell today….” It was vintage Anthony Edwards! Uninhibited, funny, and full of confidence. As Beadle laughed through the clip, she added, “It’s unbelievable… Imagine being a rando fan just walking by and Ant’s just taking a victory lap.” Parsons jumped in, clearly loving every second of it, “This isn’t a bit… this is just him to the core… and more things like this… just continues to grow in the legend of Anthony Edwards.”
“That walk from Crypto back to the Ritz Carlton is legendary now. That’s Ant-Man’s Walk.”
Lou Williams says Anthony Edwards post-series trash talk walk is healthy for the game @MichelleDBeadle | @TeamLou23 | @ChandlerParsons pic.twitter.com/RULZiC0DdE
— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) May 1, 2025
Then came the unexpected claim from Lou Williams. He insisted, “It’s healthy. It’s healthy for the game.” That statement turned heads. Williams, a three-time Sixth Man of the Year, essentially declared Ant’s antics as exactly what the league needed. “It’s great. It’s competitive. It’s trash-talking. It’s everything that we needed,” he said passionately. In a season where questions about fan engagement have loomed large, Edwards just flipped the script, and Williams wasn’t shy about co-signing the impact.
What makes it even better? Edwards didn’t need a podium or post-game presser to make his point. He did it all with a walk, a confidence within, and a camera roll. “Hey, hey, hey, T. What is that? Hey, the good guy going to die in this movie,” he joked mid-stride, looking like a man who had just written the ending to a script no one saw coming. It was part comedy sketch, part war cry, and completely Anthony Edwards’ unfiltered and unapologetically entertaining.
Anthony Edwards’ walk: Crypto Arena to Ritz and the rise of a new star
There was something electric about that walk from Crypto Arena to the Ritz-Carlton. Edwards was buzzing from the Timberwolves’ series win. He turned what should’ve been a quiet stroll into a walk of legend. “That walk back… that’s Ant-Man’s walk,” Lou Williams said, still grinning. “It’s his victory lap.”
And oh, what a victory it was. The Timberwolves stunned the Lakers, led by none other than Edwards. His performances throughout the series cemented his status as the face of the franchise. The Wolves set the tone of the series from Game 1, and Edwards was the heart and soul of it all.
“More wins like this… knocking off teams like the Lakers… It’s not for attention,” Chandler Parsons said, emphasizing how authentic Edwards is. His trash talk wasn’t scripted; it was pure emotion that made him the favourite among the fans! “The legend of Anthony Edwards” isn’t just a fun phrase anymore; it’s real and it’s growing fast.
Michelle Beadle put it perfectly: “He’s got to be the most entertaining, right? If he doesn’t want to be the face, he could be the most entertaining.” And after a series like this, Edwards may just have claimed both titles. His trash-talk, his legendary walks and shots on the court have made him “the guy” the Timberwolves needed all this time. It’s hilarious when your actions prove your words! That’s superstar territory.
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