Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has shown early in his career that he's not willing to back down to NBA legends, and he kept that same attitude in this year's All-Star Game.

Sunday marked the debut of the latest All-Star Game format, which pitted top U.S. players against international NBA stars in a round-robin mini-tournament.

Anthony Edwards accidentally went live from his burner Instagram account, following Kevin Durant's burner legacy.

After Edwards talked smack to Durant following making a 3-pointer over Durant's outstretched arms in Game 3, Durant responded by smiling. And when Edwards said he couldn't wait to play alongside Durant at the Olympics so he could "let him know I sent him home," Durant responded by choosing to mentor him.

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