Anthony Edwards is undoubtedly among the top-tier young talents in the league. Beyond his impressive on-court performances, his off-court ventures have also flourished. Notably, in 2023, Adidas launched the AE1, its debut signature shoe, which skyrocketed in popularity and became a bestseller almost instantly.
This impressive achievement prompted Adidas to secure him with a multi-year extension valued at around $50 million. Nonetheless, six-time world champion Noah Lyles has voiced some reservations about Edwards’ deal with Adidas.
“I’ve been discussing my own contract with Adidas and what I wanted to be in there was a shoe… Anthony Edwards has a shoe and I’m already a six-time world champion… I believe that I’ve done enough that my work is given a signature shoe or at least having the conversation of it. They said that’s not their department,” Lyles said in a recent interview with Cam Newton.
Lyles didn’t hold back and called out Adidas, pointing out that they seemed to favour Edwards over him.
Paul George Pinpoints Aspects Of Anthony Edwards’ Game To Enhance
During the 2024-25 NBA season, Minnesota Timberwolves star Edwards showcased an outstanding performance. He led the team to the postseason and continued to excel in the first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves also dominated the Golden State Warriors in the conference semifinals but fell short against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the conference finals. After the elimination, Paul George identified areas where Edwards could improve for the next season.
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“Where I think Ant’s gotta get better at is he’s gotta develop a post game. Where he can let the game slow down. He can get to one dribble, raise, and shoot. I think that helps a player get into a rhythm a lot better where he starts closer. He doesn’t have to worry about bringing in two defenders to the ball to try and get free,” George said in a recent episode of Podcast P.
PG shares how Anthony Edwards can unlock another level to his game.
— Podcast P with Paul George (@PodcastPShow) May 30, 2025
"He's gotta develop a post game where he can let the game slow down." pic.twitter.com/taGA7W5gou
Edwards had a remarkable season, averaging 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists over 79 games.
