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Adidas Releases Anthony Edwards 'Top Dog' Ad That Taunts Rival NBA Stars

The video‑game‑themed spot leans into Edwards’ All‑Star rise to needle peers through look‑alike caricatures without naming them.

Overview

  • Dropped after his fourth straight All‑Star selection, the ad shows Edwards gaming through opponents who resemble Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander and Luka Dončić.
  • A Dončić look‑alike appears winded under a caption reading “late game fatiguing” as Edwards scores, echoing past discourse about the Lakers guard’s conditioning.
  • Other gags target perceived traits: Wembanyama’s need for the “weight room,” Antetokounmpo’s lengthy free‑throw routine and trade chatter, Jokić’s motivation alongside his MVPs and horses, and Gilgeous‑Alexander’s foul‑drawing with a “favorite accessory: whistle” dig.
  • The campaign continues Edwards’ edgy Adidas run, following an October spot with Katt Williams that ribbed Gilgeous‑Alexander and Converse.
  • Coverage notes the timing before the USA vs. World All‑Star format could heighten interest in any reactions, though no direct responses from the players have been confirmed.