If the term “unbothered” were to be personified, Anthony Edwards would undoubtedly be an ideal representation! A recently surfaced video has taken social media by storm, leaving fans in stitches after spectators at an NBA game chose a rather unique method to distract him on the court: chanting about “child support.” For context, the professional athlete has been making headlines recently due to various family-related court cases, particularly the ongoing one involving Ayesha Howard.
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Watch Anthony Edwards’ Humorous Reaction To “Child Support” Chants During Game
To provide some background, Ayesha and Anthony are the parents of an infant daughter named Aubri Summer. Additionally, Howard has a son named Jason, whom she co-parents with the rapper Lil Baby. In December, following a paternity test requested by Edwards, it was confirmed that he is indeed the father of Aubri. Since that pivotal moment, legal documents have revealed the NBA star’s intention to be involved in his daughter’s life solely from a financial perspective. Other aspects, such as custody or visitation rights, do not seem to be a priority for him at this time.
Anthony’s approach appears to be consistent in another child court case involving his ex-girlfriend, Alexandria Desroches. In March, he initiated a paternity lawsuit to officially establish himself as the father of Amir and to outline child support obligations. However, he has not shown any interest in seeking custody or visitation rights concerning Amir either.
While all of this constitutes a significant part of Anthony’s personal life, fans of the Memphis Grizzlies were quick to notice his situation during a game on Thursday (April 10). At one moment, while preparing to take a free throw, the Minnesota Timberwolves player was met with a chorus of shouts from the audience yelling “Child support.” A video capturing this moment shows Anthony Edwards smiling, though it remains unclear whether his expression was a reaction to the chants or simply a reflection of his competitive spirit! Like his ongoing child support cases, Anthony has chosen not to publicly address the heckling incident.
Fans Take to Social Media to Share Their Reactions
In the comment section of The Shade Room, viewers were quick to express their amusement at Anthony Edwards’ facial expression during the incident, resulting in a wave of laughter.
@lefthandland humorously remarked, “Lol that man is laughing because you all are entertained, and he’s still getting paid.”
@dvirgo313 added their perspective, stating, “He doesn’t care about his own child. He certainly doesn’t care about your opinions.”
@marylandstreetnews301 chimed in with, “He scored 44 points too, and that’s in Memphis! I would’ve yelled back SECTION 8.”
“I felt like when he made the basket he said ‘And paid!’ *swoosh*,” commented @tatasherise.
“That just gave that boy a little extra boost,” said @watchdis71.
@anthonyserpas added, “That man doesn’t care! He’s about to dunk, stick his tongue out, and then head home to play NBA2K.”
“Bro is laughing, knowing he’s going to have three more kids,” wrote @thisday365daysago.
Meanwhile, @floridabeautycollect expressed, “Good for him. Make him feel bad. He is a terrible example of a father.”
See additional reactions from the fans HERE.
Ayesha Howard Defends Anthony Edwards After Criticism From Mother
This is not the first instance where Anthony Edwards has faced public ridicule regarding his personal life! In March, amidst his ongoing court case with Ayesha, a mother went viral for refusing to purchase his signature basketball sneakers for her son. The video that gained traction showed her firmly telling her child to put the shoes back, stating, “Put them back because he doesn’t take care of his kids.”
As the video circulated widely, Ayesha took the opportunity to step in, defending Anthony by clarifying that his personal life should not be conflated with his professional achievements. Swipe below to view her statement and the viral video that sparked so much conversation.
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What Are Your Thoughts, Roomies?