"He ain't yo Daddy out here - I am": NBA fans hilariously react to Anthony Edwards getting in Bronny James' face

NBA fans had a field day with hilarious reactions after a photo of Anthony Edwards getting in Bronny James' face went viral on social media. During the Lakers' 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, Bronny made his official NBA debut, marking a historic moment as he and LeBron became the first father-son duo to play together in a regular season game.

Bronny checked into the game in the second quarter alongside his father, LeBron. Known for his competitive nature and trash-talking, Edwards quickly zeroed in on Bronny, welcoming him to the NBA by getting up close and intensifying the pressure.

Hoops fans unleashed unfiltered reactions as soon as the image of Edwards closely guarding Bronny surfaced online.

"He ain't yo Daddy out here- I am," a fan wrote.

"He’s insecure because he knows it’s Bronny’s league now," said another fan.

“LeBron not yo dad on this court, I am lil ni**a," said another.

"idgaf who your daddy is, out in this court I'm your daddy," wrote another user.

"Fr Anthony edwards should’ve annoyed and push him up a little bit for a welcome to the league moment. He’s gonna need it so he can learn to push through the intensity and jitters," said a fan.

"Guess Anthony Edwards didn't get the 'don't test Bronny' memo," commented another fan.

During the second quarter, Edwards faced off against Bronny in a one-on-one possession. To his credit, the former USC guard held his own, defending one of the league’s most aggressive offensive players with impressive composure. Bronny forced Edwards to settle for a mid-range jumper, which the Timberwolves star ultimately missed.

Anthony Edwards and Bronny James on opening night

Anthony Edwards had a solid performance against the Lakers, but his efforts weren't enough to secure a win for the Timberwolves. Edwards finished with 27 points on 10-of-25 shooting, including 5-of-13 from beyond the arc. He added six rebounds and three assists in 41:04 minutes.

Meanwhile, Bronny James had a tough outing, receiving only 2:41 of playing time and failing to make an impact. The former USC guard missed both of his shot attempts, including one from three-point range. Bronny took no part in the game in the first, third and fourth quarters of the game.