Fans Call Shams Charania Over Anthony Edwards' Stunning 3.5% Body Fat Claim Magic Post

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is motivated to take the next step in his growth after a second straight loss in the Western Conference finals. During the offseason, he was a presence at the Wolves’ practice facility, which encouraged other veterans to follow suit.

Edwards led by example by taking charge of the team, which is a good sign for any team trying to challenge for the 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 had reduced his body to 3.5 percent body fat.

“From a basketball fitness standpoint, he showed up to training camp at 3.5 percent body fat. Pretty elite body fat percentage for Anthony Edwards,” Charania said. “I don’t know where that ranks in terms of elite, but it has to be up there.”

However, fans can’t believe her claim regarding Edwards’ body fat percentage. They called him out in the comments section of the post on Instagram. Here’s some of what fans told Charania about his recent report on the Wolves star.

“This is scientifically impossible. Shams doesn’t put your name behind fake news,” one fan said.

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 likely results of having 3.5% body fat.

Jeff Teague thinks Wolves need to be the No. 1 team in the West for Anthony Edwards to win MVP

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

However, for him to win, the Wolves must also be successful. Former NBA star Jeff Teague knows this and believes Minnesota needs to be the best team in the Western Conference for him to earn an MVP win.

“I imagine him averaging about 28 to 30. He has to have about five, six assists, but they have to be the number one team in the West,” Teague said (2:47). “He was, what, 28 last year? 28, 6 and 5. So he has to be 30 and number one in the West. One or two in the West and he can get it.”

Anthony Edwards must succeed as an individual and as a team to win this prestigious award.