Edwards described his new \u201ctalk show\u201d in the ad as \u201cwe having fun, we making jokes and we winning it all.\u201d<\/p>\n
While advertising his new shoe, Edwards dropped some pretty funny one-liners about a few of his NBA peers\u2014without actually saying anyone\u2019s name. But all ball-knowers get the jokes. Here is every player Edwards referenced in the two-minute video:<\/p>\n
1. LeBron James<\/p>\n
Edwards began his new \u201ctalk show\u201d by taking aim at James, who opted to sign with the 76ers<\/a> this offseason over the Cavs, Heat and yes, Timberwolves<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cSpeaking of old school, did you see where big dog ended up? He was going to join me in Minnesota, but I guess his knees couldn\u2019t handle the cold weather,\u201d Edwards said. \u201cIt\u2019s cool though. We know why he made that decision. Philly\u2019s got some of the best barbers in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Welcome to Minnatlantasota. The Cold Blooded Anthony Edwards 3 drops tomorrow.<\/p>\n Believe That. pic.twitter.com\/dBntrumfSa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 adidas Basketball (@adidasHoops) September 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n According to The Athletic, while making his free-agency decision, James asked Edwards what would happen if he signed with a team other than the Wolves<\/a>. Edwards replied that it would be O.K., because that just meant he \u201ccould tear off James\u2019s head on the court\u201d when Minnesota and his new team meet this season.<\/p>\n Edwards forgot to mention that he\u2019d also roast James\u2019s hair line in an Adidas ad.<\/p>\n 2. Jaylen Brown<\/p>\n Right after Edwards made fun of James\u2019s hair, he fired a shot at the King\u2019s new teammate in Philly\u2014Brown, who was traded to the 76ers in July<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cBetween [LeBron] and ol\u2019 boy from Boston [Brown], they gonna have a whole lot of enhancements going on in the locker room,\u201d Edwards said. \u201cI\u2019m just playing, y\u2019all.\u201d<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t recall, Brown went viral a couple of times last season for accidentally wiping his painted-on hairline on an opponent\u2019s jersey<\/a>. One of those victims was Wizards forward Kyshawn George, who was in disbelief seeing a dark smudge on his undershirt after a Brown drive.<\/p>\n \u201cAI is getting outta hand,\u201d Brown jokingly posted on social media<\/a> after that game.\u00a0<\/p>\n 3. LaMelo Ball<\/p>\n One of the most intriguing new duos to watch this season will be Edwards and Ball, who the Wolves acquired in a trade with the Hornets<\/a> in July. Just because he\u2019s a teammate now doesn\u2019t mean Ball is safe from getting teased by Edwards, though.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m excited about my new road dog,\u201d Edwards said of Ball. \u201cThey brought my twin to the Twin Cities. We\u2019ve been working out together and doing lots of things. But one thing we ain\u2019t doing if we\u2019re together is carpooling if he driving. I ain\u2019t riding with him, y\u2019all.\u201d<\/p>\n Ball infamously has been involved in several car crashes over the years, including one last February<\/a> in Charlotte during the All-Star break.<\/p>\n 4. Karl-Anthony Towns\u00a0<\/p>\n Edwards couldn\u2019t help himself but give a shoutout to his former teammate and good pal Towns, who helped the Knicks win their first championship in 53 years<\/a> back in June.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cShoutout to my boy for winning the chip though,\u201d Edwards said. \u201cI ain\u2019t gon\u2019 lie. I\u2019ma be there soon, y\u2019all, just wait on it.\u201d<\/p>\n 5. Jalen Brunson<\/p>\n Speaking of the Knicks, Edwards took a tongue-in-cheek shot at the NBA Finals MVP. While talking about how great his new shoes are, Edwards said, \u201cIf you on the court against me, anybody could get it. Even your daddy. I don\u2019t care if he your assistant coach.\u201d<\/p>\n Brunson\u2019s father, Rick Brunson, has been an assistant coach on the Knicks\u2019 staff since 2022.<\/p>\n 6. Mystery rival player<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I lace these up, it\u2019s over for all y\u2019all. Especially you-know-who.\u201d<\/p>\n Edwards said that, and then stared down the camera. It\u2019s not exactly clear who Edwards was referring to, but there\u2019s a few good contenders. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could be the answer here as the two stars have had their fair share of heated exchanges on the floor<\/a> over the years. It could also be Nikola Joki\u0107, whose Nuggets have met the Wolves in the playoffs<\/a> three of the last four years. Another candidate is Victor Wembanyama, whose Spurs eliminated the Timberwolves in a highly competitive second-round series that had a heavy dose of trash talk.\u00a0<\/p>\n PODCAST\u00a0\ud83c\udfa7: Listen to SI\u2019s NBA podcast,\u00a0Open Floor, below or on\u00a0Apple<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Spotify<\/a>. Watch the show on\u00a0SI\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\"){kind=icon}
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