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.

After Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves took down the LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs—coming off last year’s run where they eliminated Kevin Durant’s Suns and Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets—WWE legend Randy Orton is ready to pass the torch. The "Legend Killer" torch.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have surprised fans by reaching the conference semifinals. Anthony Edwards led the way with incredible form. Because of that, many now call him the face of the league. However,

Edwards has drawn comparisons to six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan in the past for similarities to the Chicago Bulls legend's game and his physical appearance. After eliminating the Lakers, it was Edwards' demeanor that seemed to trigger the Jordan comparisons from longtime NBA fans.

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:

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.

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.

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