Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James challenged the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to "make the next step" after the Wolves eliminated the Lakers from the 2025 NBA playoffs. The two shared a quick exchange on the court following Minnesota's 103-96 win in Game 5:

The Los Angeles Lakers were once again sent home early this season. L.A. dropped a pivotal Game 5 that would have kept their season alive to the No. 6 seed Minn

However, one of James' friends believes the future Hall of Famer should retire. The Lakers traded Anthony Davis to the Mavericks to get Doncic. Los Angeles played without a center in Game 5 against the Timberwolves, who got 27 points and 24 rebounds from Rudy Gobert.