Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ new Adidas commercial, released after his selection to his fourth NBA All-Star Game, pokes fun at some of the league’s top stars, including Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Luka Doncic.
To celebrate Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards' fourth straight NBA All-Star selection, Adidas released a new commercial for a special edition of his signature shoe, the Anthony Edwards 2 "All-Star," set to release on February 12, just ahead of All-Star Weekend.
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In the commercial, Adidas also pokes fun at some of the league's other top stars: Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Luka Doncic.
Wemby is portrayed as an alien with 99 overall potential and a 0 overall swag rating, while Anthony Edwards chirps "weight room" as he drills a shot over him.
Wemby's "stats":
Potential: 99
Swag: 00
Shoe Size: 27
Giannis is being mocked for the time it takes him to take a free throw, as well as for the ongoing trade rumors, shown breaking the trade talk overall bar with "Always" written.
Giannis' "stats":
Strength: 99
FT Time: 30s
Trade Talk: Always
Jokic is teased for his lack of motivation, shown with a 0 overall motivation rating and a 98 "Equestrian Skills" rating.
Jokic's "stats":
MVPS: 2 Many
Motivation: 0
Equestrian Skills: 98
Meanwhile, league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is shown next to a referee who keeps blowing the whistle, a nod to the "free throw merchant" allegations circulating online.
Gilgeous-Alexander's "stats":
Middie: 103
Favorite Accessory: Whistle
Shoes: Not Da 2s
Ultimately, Edwards knocks down a jumper over a barely breathing, exhausted Luka Doncic, who is being mocked for his earlier comments about conditioning that resurfaced during his early time with the Lakers.
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