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Is Anthony Edwards really bald now? Viral image of Minnesota Timberwolves star sends NBA fans into frenzy

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A viral photo showing Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards with a clean-shaven head has fans doing a double-take— but no, he didn’t actually go bald. The image, widely shared across social media, shows Edwards with a Michael Jordan-style haircut, sparking comparisons between the two NBA stars. However, the photo is digitally altered and not real. Edwards still has his usual hairstyle, and the bald look is just a product of clever editing. Still, the striking resemblance to a young Jordan had fans buzzing online with reactions and memes.

Anthony Edwards’ viral Michael Jordan-style haircut brings awe to the NBA world

Anthony Edwards’ viral Michael Jordan-style haircut image was shared by NBA Centel on May 3 and had reached eight million views by Monday morning. Hardcore NBA fans on X would know that NBA Centel is a widely popular parody account that posts images and videos highlighting their intention of satire. While the page has a wide fanbase with over 615.4 thousand followers, the image attracted a lot of viewers with 111 thousand likes.

One simple way to authenticate images on X is to ask Grok if the account is legit or a parody, and based on that, the integrated AI system will reveal the details of the image.

Regardless, the image has elicited a wide reactions from fans online. Many have asked if Edwards is NBA legend Jordan’s son, of course, jokingly.

“Like father like son,” another popular parody account, Hater Report, shared.


“Never beating the allegations,” one fan wrote on X.



“That better be edited or im gonna crash out,” one fan shared with surprise.


One fan complemented the look, “Why does this look better”


“He’s really the second coming of MJ,” another shared.


Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards just got a huge nod from the wrestling world. Ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Warriors, 14-time WWE Champion Randy Orton called Edwards a “Legend Killer.” The title, made famous by Orton himself, shows how much attention Ant is getting as he rises to NBA stardom.

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