The NBA changes frequently through new rules and varied game formats and possibilities to host All-Star events abroad. But not everybody’s feeling it. What does Anthony Edwards think about these changes? He strongly opposes the idea.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, never one to hold back his opinions, recently threw out the idea that the NBA should move the All-Star Game to international cities. The Greek Freak lit up at the thought of seeing it in London, Paris, China, maybe even Greece. “It would be fun,” Giannis said. “Having a game in the UK, or a game in Paris. Or having a game in Greece—obviously, it’s a small country, but why not? Having a game in China, an All-Star Game in China, and all the stars go there for a weekend and play the game.”

Giannis is all in. Edwards? Not so much. A fan hit him with, “Come to London, my boy!” And Ant’s response? “Hell nah, I ain’t coming to London.”

That one-liner instantly went viral. Although Giannis pursues expansion for basketball he remains grounded in reality as Ant declares he prefers to stay inside U.S. lines. The opposing viewpoints between Giannis and Ant highlight divergent player visions regarding the league’s future trajectory.

Edwards on the Future Face of the NBA

The NBA has recognized Anthony Edwards as one of its most promising emerging talents. The Timberwolves guard has delivered a remarkable year by scoring 27.5 points per game which places him 5th in the NBA while maintaining a personal-best success rate of 41.4% from beyond the three-point line. And the fans? Fans strongly support him because he has achieved sixth spot on jersey sales rankings which demonstrates his increasing fanbase popularity.

But here’s the thing. Even with all that hype, Edwards doesn’t see himself as the future face of the NBA.

When someone asked him about it, he straight-up shut it down—and pointed the spotlight at someone else. “That’s what they got Wemby for,” he said, talking about San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama. For a guy with as much confidence as Ant, that caught a lot of people off guard. I mean, this dude has already led Minnesota to the Western Conference Finals, and he just keeps getting better. His blend of athleticism, scoring, and two-way play makes him one of the most complete young stars in the league.

But he’s already passing the torch to Wemby?

Look, Wembanyama is putting up ridiculous numbers in just his second season—24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and a league-leading 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.6% from the field. He’s also crushing it in popularity, ranking No. 5 in jersey sales—just ahead of Ant.

So what’s with this? Is Ant simply being humble, or does he truly believe Wemby is the man? Some say he is trying to play things cool to diminish the pressure, while others would think he understands that the writing on the wall—the international appeal of Wemby—is a game changer. That’s what renders this whole debate interesting. Giannis wants to make the NBA global; Ant wants to keep it in the U.S.; and Wemby might just be the one who does the bridging.

So, what do you think? Will guys like Edwards eventually warm up to the idea of an overseas All-Star Game, or will there always be a divide between those pushing for global expansion and those keeping things traditional? Drop your take in the comments!