On Thursday, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James empathized with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards for essentially dismissing himself as the "face" of the NBA during 2025 All-Star Weekend.

LeBron James, widely regarded as the current face of the NBA, criticized the mainstream media while backing Anthony Edwards’ stance on not wanting to take on that role following the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Well, amid the chaos, Los Angeles Lakers captain LeBron James spoke out in favor of Edwards. In short, James took a subtle shot at the NBA media for constantly downplaying the biggest talents in the league.