'KFC, UFC, USC, OKC in 5': Anthony Edwards' raw behind-the-scenes reaction to Oklahoma City Thunder loss goes viral after Western Conference Finals exit
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Anthony Edwards
isn't hiding from the truth—or the pain. After a season that saw him grow into one of the league's most lethal perimeter threats and lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to their second straight Western Conference Finals, Edwards faced a hard lesson in Oklahoma City.
The Thunder humbled the Wolves in five games, ending their title hopes. But in true Edwards fashion, he met the moment with raw honesty, humor, and a promise to come back swinging. And yes, he said it all on camera—unedited, unfiltered, and straight from the heart.
Anthony Edwards turning
Oklahoma City Thunder
West Finals loss into fuel for Minnesota Timberwolves' 2025 revenge run
The
Timberwolves
' 2024–25 campaign was one of growth, especially for
Anthony Edwards
. He elevated his offensive game, became a premier three-point shooter, and led Minnesota through a dominant postseason stretch, crushing the Los Angeles Lakers and outlasting the depleted
Golden State Warriors
.
But when the Western Conference Finals rolled around, the
Oklahoma City Thunder
put a hard stop to the Wolves' run. Their elite defense smothered Edwards, holding the star guard in check as OKC cruised to a five-game series win. The Thunder went on to win the NBA title, but for Edwards, that didn't make the sting any easier—or the loss any lighter to carry.
On Thursday, Edwards shared a behind-the-scenes vlog on his personal YouTube channel, showing his raw post-game reaction in the hallway of Paycom Center, the Thunder's home arena.
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'Season five over with,' Edwards said, facing the camera. 'Got my a** whooped. KFC, UFC, USC, OKC in 5, man.'
He didn't sugarcoat the experience. 'I ain't gonna make no excuses,' he continued. 'They put belt to a**. I can't be mad at that, right?... You gotta win like a boss and lose like a boss.'
That humility quickly turned into fuel. 'We gonna be right back on they a** next year,' Edwards said to close the clip with a confident nod.
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While Minnesota's season didn't end with a parade, Edwards made it clear on Thursday—he's not going anywhere. What happened in OKC will stick with him, but not to haunt him. Instead, it's motivation. If his fire on YouTube is any indication, Anthony Edwards is already looking ahead to next year, with a vengeance and something to prove.
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