Our Dutch forward has previously suggested the American is his favourite sportsman and explained why he has such huge respect for the 24-year-old, who is nicknamed 'Ant Man' and being described as the best basketballer in the current game.
Edwards has also made headlines this week by suggesting he could switch sports, if he helps Minnesota win the NBA championship, as a fifth successive success, against the Toronto Raptors, keeps up their winning streak.
Edwards has expressed an ambition to try his hand at American football in the future, which has caused waves in his homeland.
"I'm trying to find a way to get a ring but, once I get one, I'll be cool," he said in a video posted on social media.