Jalen Brunson’s Got a Friend in Anthony Edwards After American Teenage Blockbuster Confession

The Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards, known for making waves on the court, is in the spotlight again. This time he is in the news for his unexpected love for the classic teen movie, and guess who else shares his passion? Knicks guard Jalen Brunson!

Remember Troy Bolton, the heartthrob from “High School Musical”? Well, so does Edwards! The second-time NBA All-Star revealed his love for the 2006 musical during All-Star Media Day when asked about the most ridiculous basketball scene he’d ever seen in a show or a movie. Turns out, Edwards isn’t alone in his love for the Wildcats. After Legion Hoops tweeted about the Ant-Man’s love for the movie, the Knicks Point Guard Jalen Brunson retweeted it with the simple yet telling caption, “He gets it.”

During the All-Star Media Day, Anthony Edwards proclaimed his love for the movie by stating, “I like ‘High School Musical’ for some reason. Troy Bolton,” referring to Zac Efron’s character. “I like the scenes. They put it together, it was pretty dope. Pretty dope. I like that movie.” When asked if he’d star in a remake, he didn’t hesitate to state, “I would. I actually would, for sure.”

For those unaware, the Timberwolves’ rising star already has an IMDb page, thanks to his occasional ventures into acting every now and then. He portrayed the antagonist Kermit Wilts in Adam Sandler’s 2022 basketball movie “Hustle“. Edwards has clearly been bitten by the acting bug, one may say!

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Minnesota’s young star has been keeping busy off the court. He recently filmed a promo for the upcoming Adam Driver movie “65,” set to premiere in theaters on March 10th. While the movie itself appears to be a thriller, the promo itself seems quite comedic, featuring Edwards making a hilarious guest appearance and poking fun at Driver.

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The 22-year-old is averaging an impressive 26.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game this season, keeping the Timberwolves at the top of their game in the Western Conference at 39-16. Brunson, 27, is averaging an equally impressive 27.6 points with 3.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 0.9 steals per game. The Knicks are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 33-22.

Edwards’ revelation during the All-Star weekend is sure to spark conversation making way to possibly him starring in his favorite balling movie, especially considering his acting debut in “Hustle.” And it seems Jalen Brunson might be looking to get in on that off-court acting action, or maybe he just really shares Edwards’ love for Troy Bolton. Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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