Anthony Edwards’ blunt message to Barack Obama gets big reaction from Carmelo Anthony

It was not long before Anthony Edwards made headlines after his surprising, hilarious banter with former President of the United States Barak Obama went viral. Carmelo Anthony recently put the incident into the spotlight again after discussing it in a recent chat at 7PM In Brooklyn podcast. Anthony praised Edwards’ honest response in the lighthearted moment with the former president.

Netflix’s hit docuseries Court of Gold has given basketball fans an inside look at the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting Team USA’s journey to gold. The exchange between Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards and former U.S. President Barack Obama grabbed wide public attention. The clip, which has since gone viral, revealed Edwards’ signature bravado and has sparked mixed reactions.
In one of the more talked-about scenes from the docuseries, Obama was seen interacting with Team USA players, praising Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s skills. As Obama complimented Embiid, Edwards wasted no time interjecting.
“I’m the truth,” he declared confidently, leaving the former president amused.

Obama quickly turned to LeBron James for his take, seemingly calling on the NBA icon to check Edwards' self-proclaimed status. The moment was lighthearted, but it divided opinions.

Carmelo Anthony, a ten-time NBA All-Star and veteran of multiple Olympic campaigns, had nothing but praise for Edwards’ exchange with Obama. On his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, Melo made it clear that he respected Ant’s confidence, saying, “Man, they was just having fun. Obama understood, it was just in that moment.”
He also doubled down on his appreciation for Edwards staying true to himself, adding, “I f**ks with that.”
The director of the Netflix docuseries, Jake Rogal, also responded to the incident in a previous chat with Variety.
“That moment with Anthony Edwards and President Obama was real. Anthony is totally himself, no matter who you are, and President Obama knows how to disarm and let people feel comfortable,” the director shared.
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Of course, Ant-Man has been one of the outspoken basketball stars, but it has landed him into some heated moments as well. Edwards is likely to face a one-game suspension after being ejected in the third quarter of Thursday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The ejection marked his 16th technical foul of the season, triggering an automatic suspension per NBA rules. Additionally, Edwards, who recently rejected the face of the league accolades of fans, could face a fine for throwing the ball into the stands after being tossed from the game. The 23-year-old got into a fight with Lakers star Jarred Vanderbilt, which stole the spotlight of the game where the Minnesota Timberwolves faced crushing 111-102 defeat. Critics have called out the incident, saying that the young athlete must contain his anger.