Anthony Edwards just revealed how far NBA stars will go to stop Victor Wembanyama

NBA stars have been participating in events at the yearly Fanatics Fest in New York City this weekend, and Anthony Edwards said something that maybe he shouldn't have. The Timberwolves star admitted to FaceTiming Karl-Anthony Towns before every single NBA Finals game, giving his former teammate the "cheat code" to playing against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.

This is a pretty stunning admission. It's not something you ever hear from players. Competition is sacred. Anyone who isn't on your team is an opponent, and most, especially stars, would never be caught dead helping someone else win a championship.

We should be clear here—the Spurs didn't lose in the NBA Finals because Anthony Edwards shared some pointers. It's just fascinating to hear about Ant's willingness to do it because it potentially opens the door to more of it. Is that where Victor Wembanyama is taking the NBA?

Anthony Edwards crossed a line we've never seen crossed before

NBA players have always formed close friendships. Many of them train together in the offseason, share the same agents, and some even played in the same AAU circuits growing up. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson have one of the most storied rivalries in the history of the game, but they were buddies off the court.

Those niceties have never really extended to helping a player on a different team win a playoff series, and especially not the NBA Finals. I can't find a single account of that ever happening before.

Obviously, Ant-Man didn't break any bylaws, but it's incredibly odd and borderline disrespectful to the game. That's not the competitive dynamic fans have come to love about championship basketball.

It's supposed to be one franchise against the other. This isn't an Avengers movie. I understand why players may believe that Wembanyama is Thanos, but he's still just a 22-year-old hooper trying to become great. Teaming up to stop him in this way is underhanded.

These are just observations, though. The Spurs had control over much of that series, and their loss falls squarely on their shoulders. I would blame youth, inexperience, and fatigue well before I blame whatever tips Anthony Edwards provided.

Wembanyama may be changing the NBA in unexpected ways

The bigger story to emerge from this is the full revelation of Edwards' opinion of Wemby. He clearly believes the Alien to be such a threat that he's willing to cross these kinds of lines in an attempt to slow down the inevitable reign we all feel is coming.

Whether he started something new or merely exposed something that has quietly existed for years, Ant-Man's comments revealed an uncomfortable possibility for Spurs fans.

If Wembanyama continues ascending towards the face of the NBA, SA won't just be battling the five players on the floor. They'll also be facing a league increasingly willing to pool its knowledge in hopes of solving the sport's most unique superstar.

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