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Ant Takes China: Edwards' Viral Tour, AE 2 Launch, and Business Moves

Ant Takes China: Edwards' Viral Tour, AE 2 Launch, and Business Moves

Update: 2025-08-26
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Anthony Edwards has set the basketball world, sneaker community, and entertainment industry buzzing over the past few days. The Timberwolves All-NBA guard is in the middle of a headline-grabbing China tour, launching the highly anticipated Adidas AE 2 signature sneaker as part of the Believe That Tour, his first major trip to China. At events in Shanghai and beyond, there have been immersive basketball experiences, surprise appearances, and a wild social media spike as fans in China soak up the Ant charisma. Eric Wise, global GM of Adidas Basketball, told media that Edwards is “skyrocketing” as a global icon, and the AE 2’s design advances both style and performance, with a worldwide release slated for October 4, 2025. Sneaker drops in Beijing and Chengdu have created waves, with limited editions snapped up in minutes, and fans clamoring for early access through QR codes and special promotions. According to Times of India Sports, Edwards made headlines at a high-energy launch by proclaiming on Instagram Threads that he would dunk on Hall of Famer Yao Ming, and the clip went viral, fueling debates and meme storms about Edwards’ brash but entertaining confidence.

Off the court, Edwards’ business ventures are making major news. The Hollywood Reporter reveals that his production company, Three-Fifths Media, just inked a new unscripted TV deal with Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse, signaling the next phase of his post-hoops ambitions. Edwards said the move takes his business to the next level and that he is excited about creating content true to his interests. He is also starring in the Netflix docuseries Starting 5, providing even more public exposure.

On social media, Instagram videos of Edwards visiting the Great Wall of China, interacting with fans, and joking with teammates have been blowing up. One particularly viral reel shows his first time at the iconic site, drawing thousands of likes and fueling the sense that he is fast becoming a truly international star.

Meanwhile, back in Minnesota, franchise drama continues as new Timberwolves owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez restructure the business side of operations with layoffs, but reports from the Star Tribune confirm that these moves have not affected basketball operations or Edwards’ role as a franchise cornerstone.

In sum, Anthony Edwards right now is the definition of momentum, seamlessly blending on-court dominance, global marketing, business savvy, and viral charisma—all of it documented, livestreamed, and celebrated in real time, confirming his rapid rise from NBA star to bona fide global celebrity with business mogul ambitions.

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Ant Takes China: Edwards' Viral Tour, AE 2 Launch, and Business Moves

Ant Takes China: Edwards' Viral Tour, AE 2 Launch, and Business Moves

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