On the eve of the Los Angeles Lakers starting their journey in the NBA playoffs, franchise icon Magic Johnson is getting some butterflies about the matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a post on X, Johnson explained he's "scared" for the Lakers because of what the NBA's "most exciting player" Anthony Edwards can do against them.

With the NBA playoffs beginning, the Los Angeles Lakers will face a tough first-round challenge against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lakers great Magic Johnson recently tweeted about a particular player who could hurt the Lakers’ chances.

Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson isn't overlooking the Minnesota Timberwolves for one reason: Anthony Edwards. The No. 3-seeded Lakers (50-32) are considered the favorites and a matchup nightmare with Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the team offensively.