A little boy battling cancer is getting a big assist from Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. It all happened Saturday as the Timberwolves took on Luca Wright's hometown team the Detroit Pistons. The special moment was made possible by Zachery Dereniowski,

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is bringing joy to fans with his play on the court, as well as his actions off of it. After meeting a young fan with cancer, Edwards exploded for one of his best games of the season while wearing one of his wristbands.

Anthony Edwards met Luca, a 6-year-old Minnesota Timberwolves fan with leukemia who attended the game wearing Edwards' jersey.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, right, celebrates his 3-pointer against the Los Angeles Clippers with guard Mike Conley late in the fourth quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 6, 2025. / Bruce Kluckhohn / Imagn Images Anthony Edwards shared a special moment with a young fan after Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons.

Given the Timberwolves' predominantly blue color scheme, Edwards' bright orange wristband stands out, and for good reason. The new accessory is Edwards' gesture to honor a young fan he recently met. Here's more on Edwards' wristband and why it is so meaningful.

Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 53 points Saturday night, albeit in a 119-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Beat Cancer; 2. Edwards autographed the sign, then got an orange wrist band from the boy.