Anthony Edwards had the kind of reaction only Anthony Edwards could deliver during the Timberwolves’ team trip to France.
Minnesota’s roster spent time in Paris this week as the group tries to build chemistry well before training camp. Edwards, LaMelo Ball and the rest of the Timberwolves joined Rudy Gobert in his home country, and Gobert played tour guide around the French capital.
On Sunday, that meant a ride on the Seine, right by the Eiffel Tower. The landmark has its own connection to Gobert, whose nickname is “Stifle Tower,” and Edwards took in the scene with his usual blunt, off-the-cuff style.
"That sh*t like Walt Disney."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 10, 2026
Anthony Edwards on the Eiffel Tower 😅
(via @rudygobert27/ Instagram)pic.twitter.com/kY1ty15LZO
He compared the Eiffel Tower to the Disney castle, then doubled down with a line that was captured on Gobert’s Instagram story: “That s**t like Walt Disney. That Walt Disney, Rudy,” Edwards said with a deadpan conviction, via Gobert's Instagram story.
It’s the sort of moment that fits Edwards perfectly. He’s not just a force on the floor; he brings a loud, unmistakable personality everywhere he goes. That can create the occasional awkward moment, but more often than not, it’s part of what makes him such a valuable presence in the locker room.
The Timberwolves clearly believe this group can go somewhere, which is why they made such a push to reshape the roster this offseason. The expectation is a faster, more aggressive style of play, and this trip to France may have helped Gobert get a feel for what’s coming.
For now, Minnesota looks like a team that is already clicking off the court, and that matters as the 2026-27 season starts to come into focus.
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