Anthony Edwards is hoping he can return to play against Victor Wembanyama, Spurs

One of the most memorable and likely important interactions during All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles did not happen on the court during the games. It happened in the cavernous backstage area of Intuit Dome before the ball was even tipped.San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama called Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards before their teams faced each other. The All-Star game had come under intense scrutiny for its lack of competitiveness, and Wembanyama wanted to change that.“I’m matched up with you,” Wembanyama told Edwards, looking him dead in the eye.Advertisement