Context:

Anthony Edwards, a star player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, went viral due to a manipulated photo that falsely depicted him as bald, resembling NBA legend Michael Jordan. This photo, which garnered significant attention on social media, was posted by NBA Centel, a known parody account. Despite the stirring image, Edwards has not shaved his head, and the picture is entirely fictitious. Fans and even AI bot Grok confirmed the parody nature of the account, reinforcing the photo's inauthenticity. As the Timberwolves prepare to face the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinal, the focus remains on Edwards' athletic performance rather than his appearance.

Dive Deeper:

• A viral photo showing Minnesota Timberwolves' star Anthony Edwards bald was heavily circulated on social media, leading fans to question its authenticity.

• The image, which drew comparisons to Michael Jordan, was posted by NBA Centel, an account known for its parody content and already banned once on the platform X.

• Despite the resemblance the photo suggested, Edwards did not actually go bald; the image was digitally altered for comedic effect.

• The parody was confirmed by Grok, an AI bot, which reinforced the lack of credible sources validating the claim that Edwards had shaved his head.

• As the Timberwolves gear up to play the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals, the narrative of Edwards' fake baldness remained a humorous distraction from his on-court achievements.

• Fans were both amused and skeptical, with some expressing relief upon learning the photo was a prank, as they were concerned over the drastic change in Edwards' appearance.

• Matthew Wadleigh, a freelance writer, provided context on this viral moment, emphasizing that the focus should remain on Edwards' basketball prowess rather than the fabricated imagery.

• The Minnesota Timberwolves are preparing for the Western Conference Semifinal round against the Golden State Warriors after defeating LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. 

• The Warriors took seven games to get past the No. 2 seed Houston Rockets. Now, these teams battle it out beginning on Tuesday night in Minnesota. 

• Ahead of the series, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards went viral for a photo of him being bald. When it surfaced, fans asked the same question: Did Edwards go bald?

• Here's everything you need to know about the photo.

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• Did Anthony Edwards go bald?

  No, Edwards did not go bald. The photo of the Timberwolves star looking like Michael Jordan is edited.

• New Look ANT. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Uo006UB0ow

• — NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) May 3, 2025 The physical resemblance between Edwards and the NBA GOAT only grew with this photo being posted on social media. It doesn't help that fans have been wondering for a while (albeit jokingly) whether or not Edwards is Jordan's son. 

• But this photo is indeed fake. How do we know? 

• For starters, the account NBA Centel is a parody account that had already received a temporary ban on X earlier in the year. The account's bio also clearly says PARODY ACCOUNT. 

• The initial photo, which was posted by NBA Centel on May 3, has eight million views as of Monday morning, and some fans were hoping that it was fake. 

• "that better be edited or im gonna crash out," one fan replied. 

• MORE: Why fans believe Anthony Edwards is Michael Jordan's son

• Fans also asked Grok, X's AI bot that answers questions. But Grok confirmed that the NBA Centel account is a parody account, making this photo 100% fake. 

• "However, @TheNBACentel is a known parody account, and there's no solid confirmation from credible sources to verify the image. Recent articles focus on Edwards' performance, not his appearance, leaving the claim uncertain. It’s possible, but I’d take it with a grain of salt until official sources confirm," Grok replied. 

• Edwards going bald right before the series against the Warriors would've been shocking, but that isn't the case — at least as of now. 

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