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But what does the four-time All-Star need to make the definitive leap in terms of his media profile and become the face of the entire league?

During an appearance on the Game Over podcast, Max Kellerman and Rich Paul engaged in a heated debate over the expectations placed on the Minneapolis star.

Edwards’ crowning moment: an NBA championship

According to Max Kellerman, winning a championship is the missing piece needed to turn Edwards into the face of the NBA (a point he has always approached with a degree of skepticism), both on the court and commercially:

Rich Paul, the renowned sports agent and co-host of the show, has a partially different view. While acknowledging Edwards’ immense value, Paul emphasized that the media pressure on today’s superstars is significantly lower than it was in the past:

Edwards vs Wemby: the rivalry defining the Next Gen

Paul’s argument also highlights the role of the surrounding environment: playing for smaller-market franchises like Minnesota somewhat eases the intense spotlight that has historically surrounded markets such as Los Angeles or Boston.

Nevertheless, the arrival of LaMelo Ball to form a dream backcourt has significantly raised the Timberwolves’ ambitions. In the race to inherit the NBA’s future, a head-to-head battle that constantly pits him against Victor Wembanyamawinning his first championship remains Anthony Edwards’ strongest argument for taking the throne.