Why Anthony Edwards enjoyed Spurs fans' savage Raid spray troll

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Why Anthony Edwards enjoyed Spurs fans' savage Raid spray troll

Why Anthony Edwards enjoyed Spurs fans' savage Raid spray troll

San Antonio Spurs fans mocked Anthony Edwards with a giant Raid bug spray sign. See why the Wolves star laughed despite the Game 2 blowout.

Why Anthony Edwards enjoyed Spurs fans' savage Raid spray troll

San Antonio Spurs fans mocked Anthony Edwards with a giant Raid bug spray sign. See why the Wolves star laughed despite the Game 2 blowout.

When you're one of the NBA's brightest young stars, you learn to expect some creative heckling—especially on the road in the playoffs. But San Antonio Spurs fans took things to another level during Game 2 of their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Anthony Edwards couldn't help but laugh along.

With the Spurs dominating the Timberwolves in a 133-95 blowout to even the series at 1-1, the raucous home crowd decided to add some extra theater. Among the sea of signs and cheers, one fan held up a massive image of a Raid bug spray can with an ant on it—a hilarious jab at Edwards' famous "Ant-Man" nickname. The timing was perfect, and the 24-year-old guard, who finished with just 12 points in his return from a knee injury, was caught on camera cracking up on the bench alongside his teammates.

It's the kind of moment that could rattle a lesser player, but Edwards isn't just any player. He thrives on being the villain. After the Timberwolves' narrow Game 1 win, Edwards told reporters that playing in a hostile arena is exactly what he loves: "I think that's the best thing about it." So when Spurs fans brought out the Raid sign, it only fueled his enjoyment.

The clip quickly went viral, with fans on social media applauding the Spurs faithful for their creativity. "Ant appreciates the troll. Gotta love the SPURS fans," one fan wrote. Another added, "Honestly, this is perfect."

Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 19 points and 15 rebounds, setting the tone for a night that San Antonio fans won't soon forget. And while the loss stings for Minnesota, Edwards' reaction shows why he's one of the league's most entertaining personalities—whether he's on the court or soaking in the banter.

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