Anthony Edwards is going viral for keeping his promise to 6-year-old Luca, a fan battling leukemia. After his career-high 53-point game, Edwards met Luca, who was wearing his jersey and gave him a leukemia awareness wristband. Edwards promised, “I’ll wear this on my left arm for the rest of my career for you.” That promise had a deeper meaning for Edwards, whose mother and grandmother both passed away from cancer just 8 months apart when he was just 15. What makes it even more meaningful is that his meeting with Luca happened exactly 10 years to the day of his mother’s death. Edwards didn’t just make the promise—he followed through. In his first game wearing the wristband, he scored 37 points in a win, then 32 points in another victory. Over three games, he went 3-0 and scored a total of 122 points, setting a Timberwolves franchise record. But for Edwards, it’s not about the stats or wins. It’s about honoring his loved ones, supporting kids like Luca, and using his platform to raise awareness for cancer.
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