After Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to eliminate the defending champions the Denver Nuggets they automatically became title favorites. However, this was a hard-fought series, but Ant-Man made it seem like it was all scripted. With his memorable remarks in the press conferences, Ant displayed a unique ability for his PR skills, unleashing a charm offensive on the media. One such memorable exchange came when Charles Barkley congratulated the 23-year-old after game 7.

Chuck said, “I have not been to Minnesota in 25 years,” to which Ant replied, “Bring ya a**.” Fans all over the internet instantly found that moment epic, personifying Edwards’s nonchalant attitude. As a result, this taunt boosted Minnesota’s $22.8 Billion tourism industry as bringyass.com now populates the official tourism site according to an Instagram post.

What’s more, is fans swooning over Ant for his unique promotion of the place. One commenter wrote, “Ant-Man For Mayor”. Another user acknowledged his financial contributions, writing, “Ant is single handedly gonna raise Minnesota’s GDP by a couple decimals.” One fan came in with business suggestion for Ant, “Great slogan. I hope AE trademarks it quickly.”

However, this isn’t all, the usual MJ comparisons reared their head as well, “Doing too Minnesota what mj(Michael Jordan) did to Chicago,” added a fan. Lastly, a user pointed out the importance of Edwards to the team and the city, saying, “Minnesota ain’t been this turnt since KG.” The Western Conference semi-finals have helped establish the star of Anthony Edwards making him the new face of the league and a lot has to do with his public persona.

Anthony Edwards’ greatest Playoff quotes

The greatest stars are born on the biggest stage. So far, Ant has proven that right. All through the first 11 games of the Wolves playoff run Edwards has had several memorable moments as a result of being a genuine person. The 23-year-old’s unfiltered approach has led to him being a fan favorite. One of his greatest quotes came after Minnesota’s Game Six win, when they were down 3-2.

After winning the game in the press conference, a journalist enquired if he told the Denver Nuggets Arena staffers that he predicted their return in Game 7. Ant simply said, “I told them I’ll see ya’ll motherf***ers for game seven.”  This not only shows his confidence but also confirms his commitment to deliver. Another hilarious moment came when Karl Anthony Towns was expressing elation at victory after nine years in the franchise. Edwards replied to that by saying, “Man, fu*k them 9 years.”