Anthony Edwards might be shining in the playoffs, but the league ain’t here for the off-script talk. The Minnesota Timberwolves star just got hit with a $50,000 fine after a video clip went viral showing him yelling, “My d* is bigger than yours” during Game 1 of the Western Conference series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The clip, which blew up across social media platforms, shows Edwards walking off the court and aggressively popping off at Lakers fans or players—it’s still unclear who exactly the comment was directed at. What is clear? The NBA wasn’t feeling it.
What Led Up To The NSFW Moment?
Anthony had just wrapped up a game where he put on a show—dropping 33 points, grabbing rebounds, and leading his team to a 120-95 blowout win over the Lakers. But as he was walking back toward the locker room, something—or someone—clearly triggered the 22-year-old to unleash that now-infamous line.
The video shows Edwards turning around with his finger pointed and his voice raised. No physical altercation took place, but his body language and tone said it all.
While Edwards hasn’t directly responded to the fine yet, the streets already buzzing. Some folks are saying the NBA too soft now, while others feel players should know better.
As expected, Twitter, IG, and TikTok lit up after the clip surfaced. The reactions were wild—and divided.
On one hand, fans who love Ant’s no-filter energy praised him for being real in the moment. They see it as competitive fire. But others say there’s a line, and Edwards clearly stepped over it.
This Ain’t His First Rodeo With Controversy
This ain’t the first time Anthony Edwards found himself in hot water. Back in 2022, the NBA fined him $40K for using homophobic language on Instagram. He apologized at the time, saying he was “maturing” and “still learning.”
While fans hoped he had grown from that moment, this new incident shows there’s still work to do. But at the same time, supporters argue that players should be allowed to express raw emotion—especially in high-pressure playoff situations.
Still, the NBA is holding firm. The organization has repeatedly stated it wants to maintain a standard of professionalism, especially with the rise in global audience engagement.