Wembanyama received six votes in Vardon's poll. Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley tied with "the field" with two votes apiece, while Edwards, Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunni

Stephen A. Smith wants Anthony Edwards to become the face of the league. Basketball is an American sport, and because of that, Stephen A. Smith doesn't think that Victor Wembanyama can be the face of the league even if he is the best player in the NBA.

Anthony Edwards believes Victor Wembanyama will be the new face of the NBA. Edwards doesn't want to carry that burden.

Basketball is an American sport, and because of that, Stephen A. Smith doesn't think that Victor Wembanyama can be the face of the league even if he is the best player in the NBA.

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In a segment on the "7 PM in Brooklyn" podcast, NBA legend Carmelo Anthony spoke about which player is the next in line as the face of the NBA. According to Anthony, it can't be Victor Wembanyama (or any international player) for one particular reason “Wemby can't be the face of the NBA because this is our sport [America].

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Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chuck's Global Stars forward Victor ... idea of Wembanyama becoming the face of the league, calling for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards to step ...

Hall of Fame forward Carmelo Anthony offered sound advice to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards. After Edwards' take on becoming the face of the NBA, offering the role to San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama at All-Star weekend, Anthony responded to Edwards' take.

Back in Texas' state capital to play basketball for the first time since leaving the University of Texas for the NBA, Kevin Durant faced a pool of sharks. With his homecoming set for Thursday evening,

With complaints from the NBA fanbase about the lack of competition in the NBA All-Star Game rising year by year, the NBA has tried multiple avenues to make the game itself more exciting. Whether it was the introduction of a target score or removing conference affiliations,

The Sporting News dives into the odds for the 2025 All-Star Game MVP and explains why Victor Wembanyama will win the Kobe Bryant Trophy over Steph Curry and Anthony Edwards.