Archive · 24 May 2025
Anthony Edwards's Promise: Inspiring Bond with Young Fan
Basketball star Anthony Edwards made a special promise to a young fan named Luca, who has leukemia.
Luca gave Edwards an orange wristband that said "Love Like Luca".
Edwards promised to wear it for his whole career.
This started in January 2025.
Edwards wears it to show support.
The two met again during the All-Star game.
This simple act of kindness has touched many people and shows that sports are about more than just winning.
Edwards is showing that being a good person is important, too.
Anthony Edwards wears an orange wristband as a promise to a young fan named Luca Wright, who is battling leukemia.
The story began in January 2025 when Edwards met Luca, who gave him a wristband inscribed with "Love Like Luca".
Edwards promised to wear the wristband for the rest of his career and has kept his promise since then.
The bond between Edwards and Luca deepened during the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend, where they reunited.
The story has inspired many, highlighting the impact athletes can have beyond the game.
- Who
- Anthony Edwards and his young fan Luca Wright.
- What
- Anthony Edwards made a promise to wear a wristband given to him by his young fan, a symbol of hope.
- When
- The story started in January 2025.
- Where
- The story began during a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons, and the All-Star weekend was held in San Francisco.
- Why
- To show support for a young fan battling leukemia and inspire others.
- Fan's Condition
- 6-year-old fan battling leukemia
- Anthony Edwards' Team
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Symbol of Hope
- Orange wristband inscribed with "Love Like Luca"
- Start of the Story
- January 2025
- Reunion Location
- 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco