What do you do when life starts to feel monotonous and a bit boring? Do you go on a trip, take up a new hobby, revisit an old one, or binge-watch your favorite shows? It seems that none of those options is quite enough to shake things up. However, Anthony Edwards’ new show on his YouTube channel might just do the trick. In it, he awards celebrities from the worlds of sports, media, and entertainment. Now that’s a refreshing way to add excitement when life becomes dull!

Anthony Edwards, along with Nick Maddox, hosted the 1st Annual Believe That Awards, described on YouTube as “an awards show where no one is safe.” The event featured guests like Timothée Chalamet, Shams Charania, Candace Parker, and more, all discussing who deserved recognition. But along with the award, Timothée even received a personal invite to fly 1939 miles from his home in Beverley Hills to Wolves’ Target Center. Edwards told him, “You know, man, you got to come to a Minnesota game. I be seeing you at the New York game with them flag outfits on. You got to bring your flag to Minnesota, man.”

Timothée Chalamet isn’t just a celebrity who shows up courtside for the cameras. He’s a die-hard Knicks fan. Fans saw him courtside this past season, cheering on the team as they finished 51–31 in the regular season and then upset the defending champions, the Boston Celtics, in the second round to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. 

Chalamet’s love for the Knicks isn’t new; it traces back to his high school days at LaGuardia High School in Manhattan, when the budding actor was already carving out his career while developing a lifelong loyalty to the team. Last season also gave Chalamet a full-circle moment. During Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Boston, he not only watched a 121-113 victory, but also reunited with former MSG star Amar’e Stoudemire. The pair recreated a photo from 2010, when a teenage Chalamet first had his jersey signed by Stoudemire. 

On top of that, Chalamet has been collecting keepsakes from the season, including a game jersey gifted to him by Karl-Anthony Towns after the Knicks’ 37-point win over Memphis in January. So seeing him don a Timberwolves jersey might be a stretch, but who knows? The ‘Dune’ actor and Anthony Edwards might just share a bond while working on their possible ‘reboot’ project.

During the episode, the two also jokingly discussed a potential reboot of the 2001 film Training Day, the movie that sparked Tim’s passion for film and acting. Edwards said, “Whenever you start directing a movie, and you need somebody to be your main character, call your boy. That’s what I’m saying — it could be a ‘Training Day’ reboot, man. I got you. Let me be Denzel and you be Officer Hoyt.”

Well, that would be a treat for the eyes, but for now, Anthony Edwards gave Tim his flowers and presented him with the “White Boy of the Year” award, leaving the Dune star cracking up with laughter. Among the other winners, Shams Charania took home the “Reporter of the Year” award, hands down, while Candace Parker was honored as “Woman of the Year.” 

And in true savage fashion, Charles Barkley received the “Hater of the Year” award, and for those who know, it’s easy to see why Anthony might have been a little miffed at Sir Charles. With the award show now behind him, Anthony Edwards is back to his routine, gearing up for the 2025–26 season.

Anthony Edwards’ boring path to greatness

The past two offseasons saw Anthony Edwards devoted to the U.S. national team for the World Cup and the Olympics, all while coming off grueling NBA playoff runs with the Timberwolves. But this summer, we saw a different side of him, one that stayed home and locked in. “I feel like I was able to actually work on my game,” Edwards said, reflecting on the hours spent fine-tuning his skills. 

Even with his impressive first five seasons under his belt, the 24-year-old knows there’s still room to grow. As Timberwolves player development coach Chris Hines often tells him, “Greatness is boring.” Edwards embraced the monotony, putting in countless hours on one-dribble pull-ups and other repetitive drills. “There was a lot of boring days in the gym… but I think it benefits me,” he admitted.

Last season, Edwards carried much of the Timberwolves’ offense, averaging a career-high 27.6 points per game on 45/40/84 shooting, alongside 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Minnesota reached the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season, with Edwards playing a critical role. However, the numbers reveal there’s still work to do; the Wolves were actually 0.6 points per 100 possessions better when he was off the floor last season.

And hence, the gym hitting. The results are showing. He looks leaner, more explosive, and is reportedly down to just 3% body fat, according to head coach Chris Finch. “I think he’s really focused on how to be more effective late in games, not just for himself but for others. His body is in unbelievable shape,” Timberwolves president Tim Connelly said. Edwards has doubled down on sleep, conditioning, and film study, all aimed at taking his two-way game to elite levels as he heads into the 2025–26 season, ready to chase that championship glory.