We have seen Anthony Edwards fighting. We have seen him arguing with the referees over a foul. But hey, this was the first time Ant-Man jumped with pure joy after seeing his grandfather on the sidelines.
During a recent NBA game, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was the happiest around. While he was shooting in the practice session, Edwards saw someone sitting by the courtside. Anthony’s grandfather, Ben Edwards, made a surprise visit to his grandson’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. Surprisingly, it was the first time Ben had seen his grandson play since high school, and when Anthony spotted him during warm-ups, he spread his infectious excitement.
He jumped with joy and rushed over for a big hug. This surprise visit meant a lot to Anthony, especially during a season where the Timberwolves have struggled to find their footing.
Big moment for Anthony Edwards pregame. His grandfather, Ben, is attending one of his games for the first time since high school. Ben didn’t get out to many of Ant’s games as he was growing up, so tonight is a special one for Ant. His arrival was kept a surprise til this moment. pic.twitter.com/Jfo8j3mEYm
— Chris Hine (@ChristopherHine) December 23, 2024
However, it did not take the online fans long to pour out their love for the heartwarming moment between the grandfather-grandson duo. While the Timberwolves faced a defeat against the Hawks, Anthony contributed 16 points, and the memorable encounter between Ben and the reporter ensured that the night wouldn’t solely be remembered for the loss.
Ben Edwards Was Joyed To Witness Anthony Edwards Playing
For Anthony Edwards, who has risen to stardom since being the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, this occasion was particularly special. Seeing Ben Edwards courtside at the State Farm Arena was an emotional moment for him. Anthony couldn’t help but rush over to embrace his grandfather as soon as he spotted him during the pregame warmups.
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Ben Edwards, who expressed that attending one of Anthony’s games had been on his bucket list, finally made it to see his grandson in action. At 82 and turning 83 soon, he decided it was finally time to experience this monumental event for himself.
“Hey, man, it’s about time. I’ll be 83 in February. I have to go see him at least once,” Ben said.
More from Ben Edwards on why he wanted to come tonight: "Hey man, it’s about time. I’m 82, I’ll be 83 in February. I have to go see him at least once. … I feel good. Couldn’t get much better than this here." https://t.co/HvHuWGRJJY
— Chris Hine (@ChristopherHine) December 24, 2024
During his courtside experience, Ben shared his excitement and happiness. As the game approached, Anthony Edwards was riding high on his performance statistics, averaging 25.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. The Timberwolves were eager to turn their fortunes around after a brief losing streak.
“I feel good. Couldn’t get much better than this here,” Ben added to his excitement.
As the Wolves continue to fight through an average season with a 14-14 record, sitting in 11th in the Western Conference, moments like these provide a much-needed boost. The team has been facing challenges, particularly on offense, despite having a strong defense.
