Why Anthony Edwards fans falsely think he's now bald

TL;DR

Fabricated images of Anthony Edwards being bald have gone viral, misleading fans into thinking he shaved his head for the 2026 NBA playoffs. This isn't the first time such images have circulated, as a joke about his resemblance to Michael Jordan continues to fuel the rumors.

Key points

Fabricated images of Anthony Edwards being bald have gone viral
Fans mistakenly believe he shaved his head for the 2026 NBA playoffs
The joke about his resemblance to Michael Jordan fuels the rumors

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Fabricated images of Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards being bald have gone viral.

Many believed that the young star guard shaved his head off ahead of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

In the past, the same image of Edwards appearing to be bald has gone viral, and that is once again the case with the playoffs underway. The image shows the Georgia native clean-shaven.

Since Edwards has entered the league, there has been a running joke highlighting his physical resemblance to Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. The joke stems from fans joking that Edwards is Jordan's son due to their similar appearance.

Whenever Edwards has a great game, many on X post the image below.

Edwards has always had a playstyle and attitude similar to the six-time NBA champion. The similarities are striking; nonetheless, the four-time All-Star is following in his own path as he seeks success in the NBA.

No matter what has been posted on social media, Edwards remains with his hair intact, often seen with thick, styled curls.

Anthony Edwards’ Off Night Hurts Minnesota in Game 1

The 24-year-old has once again led the Timberwolves to the playoffs. Minnesota is once again the No. 6 seed, taking on the No. 3 seed Denver Nuggets. Edwards and the Wolves dropped Game 1 to the Nuggets on Saturday, 116-105.

In the contest, Edwards was not the sharpest, recording 22 points on a poor 7-of-19 shooting from the field, nine rebounds, seven assists and three blocks in 38 minutes of action.