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“Reminds Me of Diddy on Drink Champs”: Nick Young Sends Fans Wheezing by Admitting He’d “Date” Anthony Edwards, Calls Him “Real Black Jesus”

Nick Young couldn't hold back his inner Anthony Edwards fanboy on Friday's episode of the "Gils Arena" podcast.

By Avi Shravan · Sportskeeda

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:01 AM

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Nick Young jokingly stated on a podcast that he would love to date Anthony Edwards.
Young called Edwards the "real black Jesus" following his 45-point performance against the Miami Heat.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat 131-106 in their season opener.

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Former NBA player Nick Young sparked widespread fan reactions after humorously praising Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards on the "Gil's Arena" podcast. Following Edwards' 45-point display in a 131-106 season-opening win against the Miami Heat, Young referred to him as the "real black Jesus" and jokingly stated that he would love to date him.

Edwards' explosive opening-night performance was reportedly sparked by trash talk from the Heat's bench during a dead-ball situation. The Timberwolves star noted that the opposition's remarks motivated his intense play, with reports suggesting Heat player Myron Gardner may have been involved.

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