Look, Anthony Edwards is not here to do things your way. He’s not built for your basketball conventions, your film sessions, or your old-head critiques about “preparation.” What he is built for? Dropping 43 points in the playoffs, sending LeBron James home, and casually watching Luka Doncic film like it’s Netflix before bed. Welcome to Year Five of the Ant-Man era — and it’s already looking like a blockbuster.

In the latest episode of his YouTube documentary series, creatively titled Year Five (because why not treat an All-NBA season like a Marvel sequel?), Edwards pulled back the curtain on what really fuels his evolution as a superstar. Spoiler alert: it ain’t film study. In fact, the Timberwolves’ franchise cornerstone flat-out admitted: “I’m not a big film guy, that’s the thing. And my coaches be getting mad at me… but I don’t really give a –.”

Oh. Okay. Say less.

Most players avoid admitting that they skip film like it’s a dentist appointment. Edwards, though? He says it with his chest. And instead of poring over scouting reports or sleeping in the facility like some basketball monk, he’s doing something arguably more genius: obsessively studying Luka Doncic, the NBA’s resident Jedi Master of pace, angles, and making defenders look dumb in slow motion.

“I be watching a lot of Luka tape,” Edwards explained. “Like, he ISOs a lot, but he runs pick-and-roll a lot… he manipulates it to where he can get his shot a whole bunch of times. I’m like, bro, how he do that?”

That quote alone deserves to be embroidered on a throw pillow in every Timberwolves locker. Edwards isn’t just appreciating Doncic’s game — he’s borderline fanboying in the most hilarious and relatable way possible. “Bro, how he do that?” is something every NBA defender has probably asked themselves after Luka hits them with a slow-mo step back while chewing imaginary gum.

But this isn’t just admiration. It’s education — Ant-Man style. “Just learning, like, the reads that he made from reading a low man to being able to throw the pass to Big Ruth or hitting the corner to Michael J.”

And that’s the secret sauce.

Anthony Edwards is the chill bill

While most rising stars go out of their way to prove they’re serious about the game, Edwards is out here treating the film room like it’s a haunted house. “My coaches be getting mad at me… but I don’t really give a **.”

He said it again, just in case you missed it the first time. But here’s the plot twist: Edwards still dominates. He averaged 27.6 points in the regular season, torched the Lakers with a 43-point masterpiece in Game 4, and closed out the series despite a rough 5-for-19 night in Game 5. That’s not “film rat” behavior. That’s “natural-born killer with Luka YouTube clips in his favorites” behavior.

After eliminating the Lakers, Edwards couldn’t help but throw gasoline on the fire, calling out every ESPN analyst who picked LeBron & Co. to win: “We shot 7-of-47 from three and we still beat Luka and LeBron. I think they the best closers in the game, so who the f*** we worried about?”

Despite knocking LeBron James and the Lakers out of the playoffs in just five games, Anthony Edwards couldn’t have been more gracious toward the basketball legend. He repeatedly praised James and Luka Doncic throughout the series, even sharing warm on-court moments with both. But his appreciation for LeBron hit another level once the Timberwolves advanced. “It means a lot. I mean, we beat the best player in the world, the best player ever,” Edwards said after the win.

Having spent the summer bonding with James during the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where Team USA took home gold, Edwards has clearly developed a deep respect for his veteran teammate. It’s a rare blend of killer instinct and humility that defines Ant’s rise, taking down all-time greats like LeBron, Luka, Durant, and Jokic, yet still taking time to give them their flowers.

Now, the Timberwolves wait to see whether they’ll face the Warriors or Rockets in the West Semis. But Edwards? He’s already in his lab, and by “lab,” we mean his couch, probably eating Fruit Roll-Ups and rewatching Luka carve up drop coverage on YouTube.

Let’s get real. Anthony Edwards is not your typical superstar. He doesn’t obsess over film sessions or give company-line answers. He just wins — and does it with charisma, chaos, and an occasional Luka deep-dive on his phone.

This is what makes Ant must-see TV: not just the highlights, but the hilarious honesty that comes with it. He may not care about the traditional way of doing things, but that’s exactly why Minnesota might be on the verge of something special.

And if you don’t believe it? Go ask Big Ruth and Michael J. Or better yet, check the scoreboard.