Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves' rising star, reunited with a young fan named Luca during the NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco on Saturday. Luca, a six-year-old battling leukemia, first met Edwards in January after a standout game where the Timberwolves guard scored a career-high 53 points. During their initial encounter, Luca, proudly wearing Edwards' jersey, gifted him a wristband that would go on to symbolize their newfound bond.
The emotional reunion at the All-Star Weekend saw Edwards showing Luca around the locker room, where the young fan provided new wristbands for Edwards and his teammates. Among those who received wristbands were Mike Conley, Naz Reid, and Donte DiVincenzo. The new orange wristband from Luca bore an inspiring message: "To Do: 1. Beat Cancer 2. Be The Next MJ."
Edwards expressed his admiration for Luca and acknowledged the significance of the wristband. True to his word, he sported it in the Timberwolves' next game against the LA Clippers, where he delivered an impressive performance with 37 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds, leading his team to a narrow 108-106 victory.
In a heartwarming gesture, Edwards took time to sign Luca's jersey and pose for photos with him and his family. He also shared his appreciation for a sign held by Luca that read "love like Luca." This phrase resonated deeply with Edwards, who revealed that the number five holds special meaning for him, as it represents both his favorite number and Luca's cancer diagnosis at age five.
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