Fans across the NBA collectively held their breath during Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers' series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In hindsight, it's a bit surprising how comfortably Anthony Edwards deferred to the NBA's elder statesmen at the Olympics. The brashest player in the NBA happily came off of the bench as Stephen Curry,

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) celebrates with guard Anthony Edwards (5) after making a 3-point shot during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)