The Timberwolves continue to cement themselves as one of the best players in the league, and he adds new big names to the list of players he has beaten.

Following the Timberwolves' 103-96 win in Wednesday's Game 5, Adidas dubbed Edwards "The King Slayer" for sending star forward LeBron James and the rest of the Lakers home:

Anthony Edwards continued his meteoric rise among NBA elite shooting guards with another statement playoff series victory. The Minnesota Timberwolves star has now added Luka Doncic and LeBron James to his impressive list of playoff conquests that already included Kevin Durant,

For the second straight season, Anthony Edwards elevated his playoff legacy by eliminating a figurehead of the modern NBA in the first round of the playoffs.Last season, it was Edwards' idol, Kevin Durant,

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sent a message to Anthony Edwards after falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the 2024–25 NBA Playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers were officially eliminated from the 2024–25 NBA Playoffs following a 103–96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round series.

Michael Irvin with Anthony Edwards, after Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-93 Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors.

Anthony Edwards knew he had a rough night after the first half of Game 3, but he redemed himself with a massive second-half performance to win the game.