Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James challenged the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to "make the next step" after the Wolves eliminated the Lakers from the 2025 NBA playoffs. The two shared a quick exchange on the court following Minnesota's 103-96 win in Game 5:

As the Timberwolves look to close out the Lakers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, coach Chris Finch said his team has been playing with added motivation, led by star guard Anthony Edwards.

Anthony Edwards learned a lot from LeBron James and the other elders on Team USA at the Olympics last summer, yet more fuel for the bouncy, energetic and brash Minnesota Timberwolves guard in his journey to becoming one of the best players in the game.