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LeBron James Roasts Adidas Over Ant-Man Commercial Jab
14 Oct
Summary
- LeBron James playfully responded to Anthony Edwards' diss in an Adidas ad.
- James joked that Philadelphia's weather is no warmer than Minnesota's.
- He expressed his disdain for Adidas, referencing their 'three stripes' design.
LeBron James has responded to a humorous critique from NBA player Anthony Edwards, featured in an Adidas commercial. Edwards had teased fellow players for changing teams, specifically mentioning the cold climate in Minnesota as a reason LeBron James wouldn't join the Timberwolves. James, who signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July, addressed the commercial on his podcast with Steve Nash.
James, a longtime Nike endorser, indicated he doesn't watch commercials from Adidas, referring to them as "the stripes." He stated that his knees would be no warmer in Philadelphia than in Minnesota, suggesting Edwards was simply reading a script. Nash agreed that Edwards' personality suits this kind of playful teasing.
The friendly banter has extended to other players, with Jaylen Brown also being mentioned in Edwards' routine. Brown humorously questioned if Adidas was behind the jokes, suspecting they were trying to create friction. Despite the playful jabs, the interactions seem to be in good spirits among the players.
