Fans are calling Shams Charania a roof over Anthony Edwards’ astonishing 3.5% body fat claim

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards He’s motivated to take the next step in his development after a second straight loss in the Western Conference Finals. During the offseason, he was a presence at Wolves’ training facility, encouraging other veterans to follow his example.

Edwards has led by example by serving as team captain, which is a good sign for any team trying to compete for a championship. He has also worked on his body to be fit and ready ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.

On Wednesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed that the three-time All-Star slimmed down his body to 3.5% body fat.

“For a basketball shape perspective, he came into training camp at 3.5% body fat. That’s a very high body fat percentage for Anthony Edwards,” Charania said. “I don’t know where this stands in terms of how elite it is, but it has to be there.”

However, fans cannot believe his claims about Edwards’ body fat percentage. They called him out in the comments section of the Instagram post. Here’s some of what fans had to say to Charania about his latest report on the Wolves star.

One fan said: “This is scientifically impossible. Do not put your name behind false information.”

Fans react to Shams Charania's report on Edwards' body fat. — Fans react to Shams Charania’s report on Edwards’ body fat.

Other fans commented on the potential consequences of having 3.5% body fat.

Jeff Teague believes the Wolves have to be the No. 1 team in the West for Anthony Edwards to win the MVP award.

One of Anthony Edwards’ primary goals is to win the MVP award. Whether it happens this season or in the future, Edwards wants to win the award.

But for him to win, the Wolves must also be successful. former NBA star Jeff Teague He knows that and believes Minnesota needs to be the best team in the Western Conference to secure an MVP win.

“I imagine he’s averaging about 28 to 30. He should have about five or six assists, but they should be the No. 1 team in the West,” Teague said (2:47). “He was 28 last year? 28, 6, 5. So, he should have 30 and be number one in the West. One or two in the West and he can get it.”

Anthony Edwards needs to succeed both as an individual and with the team to win the prestigious award.