Anthony Edwards Roasts LeBron James and Steph Curry, Sends Both to Cancun With Savage Jokes After Eliminating Them From Playoffs—Fans Go Wild!
The Legend Killer: How Anthony Edwards Changed the NBA Forever
It was the moment the NBA world stopped and stared.
Anthony Edwards, the 23-year-old phenom for the Minnesota Timberwolves, had just knocked out not one, but two of the game’s greatest legends in back-to-back playoff series. And when asked about his competition, he didn’t mince words:
“Terrible. Yeah, all of them besides the woman. Yeah, but the other two dudes—terrible.”
Fans immediately knew who he meant. LeBron James. Stephen Curry. The kings of basketball’s past decade. Was this a declaration? Was Edwards staking his claim as the future of the league? Let’s dive into the story of how Ant-Man became the NBA’s ultimate legend killer.
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Chapter One: Dethroning the King
The stage was set in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Timberwolves faced off against a star-studded Los Angeles Lakers team, led by the 40-year-old LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Pundits everywhere, including Shannon Sharpe, predicted an easy Lakers victory. But Edwards had other plans.
This was personal. Throughout the 2024-25 regular season, Edwards put up dazzling numbers:
26.2 points
5.5 rebounds
3.7 assists
42.3% from three-point range
LeBron, still dominant even as he approached his fifth decade, averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists. But the playoffs were where legends were made, and Edwards was ready to write his chapter.
Game Four was the turning point. The Lakers led by 10 heading into the fourth quarter. Then Edwards exploded—16 of his 43 points came in the final period. He hit three crucial threes and a driving floater to seal a 116-113 win for Minnesota. Edwards didn’t just outscore LeBron; he outplayed him, flexing, shoving, and establishing his dominance.
A controversial call in the final moments sent Edwards to the line, where he iced the game. LeBron argued, but the damage was done. Minnesota closed out the series in five games. Edwards had earned a new nickname:
The King Slayer.
Chapter Two: The Apprentice Faces the Shooter
With LeBron vanquished, Edwards turned his sights to the next legend—Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. This matchup was different. Curry’s game was built on shooting wizardry and finesse, while Edwards was all power and athleticism.
Their relationship was unique. Edwards had attended Curry’s summer camp as a kid, and during the 2024 Paris Olympics, he learned shooting secrets from the master himself. Their regular season duels were epic, with Curry holding a slight edge, but Edwards had improved his shooting dramatically—leading the league with 320 threes made.
The semi-final series started with fireworks, but disaster struck for the Warriors. Curry suffered a hamstring injury, missing games two through four. Edwards seized the moment, leading Minnesota to a 3-1 series advantage. In Game Four, he dropped 30 points, hitting six threes, and even bantered with Curry on the sideline:
“I learned that from you this summer.”
Despite Curry’s absence, Edwards insisted he wanted to face the best version of the legend. He didn’t want an asterisk. He wanted to prove himself against greatness.
Chapter Three: The Legacy of Rivalries
To understand Edwards’s rise, you have to understand the rivalry he crashed. For years, LeBron and Curry defined the NBA, meeting in the Finals four straight times. Their battles were legendary—LeBron’s block in 2016, Curry’s dynasty with the Warriors, and unforgettable moments like LeBron’s triple-double in the 2021 play-in.
Their rivalry pushed each other to new heights. LeBron improved his three-point shooting; Curry bulked up to handle playoff physicality. They respected each other, even as competition burned hot.
By 2025, the league was ready for a new face. Edwards had already taken down Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, LeBron, and now Curry. He blended LeBron’s attack with Curry’s shooting, creating a unique threat.
Chapter Four: The Future Unfolds
Is Anthony Edwards the new face of the NBA? His resume reads like a legend killer:
Eliminated Durant (2024)
Eliminated Jokic (2024)
Eliminated LeBron (2025)
Eliminated Curry (2025)
But Edwards isn’t chasing fame. He’s humble, focused on hooping, not headlines. “I just want to play basketball and win,” he insists.
Yet, that humility only makes him more appealing. He’s learned from the best—absorbing LeBron’s preparation and Curry’s shooting secrets during the Olympics. Now, he’s using those lessons to forge his own path.
LeBron and Curry aren’t finished. They still play at elite levels. The torch isn’t passed—it’s shared, creating a new, multi-generational rivalry. It’s reminiscent of the Jordan-Kobe or Kobe-LeBron transitions, where old stars remain great as new ones rise.
Epilogue: The Legend Killer’s Legacy
The story of Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry is far from over. It’s not just about wins and losses, but about the evolution of basketball greatness across generations.
Edwards’s blend of old-school fire and new-school skill makes him the perfect bridge between eras. As he says:
“I’m just trying to make my own way, but I learned from the best.”
This is the dawn of a new NBA era—one defined by respect, competition, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. Edwards may have sent the old heads to Cancun in 2025, but the saga continues. The legend killer has arrived, and the league is in good hands.
