NBA All-Stars Deliver Humorous Quotes at Media Availability

Lighthearted exchanges highlight the fun side of NBA All-Star Weekend

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Ahead of the NBA All-Star Game, the league's biggest stars entertained reporters with a series of witty, humorous, and sometimes outrageous quotes during media availability. From Anthony Edwards' self-deprecating comments about his looks to Kevin Durant's jabs at his Twitter critics, the players embraced the playful spirit of the event.

Why it matters

The NBA All-Star Weekend is known for its festive atmosphere, and the players' lighthearted exchanges with the media are a big part of that. These quotes provide a glimpse into the personalities of the league's superstars and help build excitement for the main event on Sunday.

The details

Anthony Edwards was asked about a popular Instagram account ranking him as the 7th hottest NBA player of all time, to which he jokingly replied: "My mom and daddy did a pretty good job, but my old lady ain't going to like that, though. She want me to suppress it. I be trying to hide it and be ugly for these folks. But they ain't wrong, though. They probably got me a little low on that list, honestly." Edwards also poked fun at his Celtics counterpart Jaylen Brown, saying he wouldn't want him dating his sister. Kevin Durant, known for his social media feuds, quipped that he'd give up Twitter over video games, saying "they don't deserve to hear this God-level talk I'm giving to them." Nikola Jokic was asked if he'd rather win MVP every year or have his horses win their races, and he chose the latter.

  • The NBA All-Star media availability took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026, ahead of the All-Star Game on Sunday.

The players

Anthony Edwards

A rising star in the NBA, known for his charismatic personality and entertaining interactions with the media.

Kevin Durant

A veteran NBA superstar who is infamous for his active presence on social media and engaging in online feuds with his critics.

Nikola Jokic

The reigning NBA MVP, who is known for his unique interests and hobbies outside of basketball, including horse racing.

Luka Doncic

A young NBA star who has established himself as one of the league's most talented and entertaining players.

Jaylen Brown

A Boston Celtics player who is known for his outspoken personality and desire to improve the NBA All-Star Weekend experience.

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What they’re saying

“My mom and daddy did a pretty good job, but my old lady ain't going to like that, though. She want me to suppress it. I be trying to hide it and be ugly for these folks. But they ain't wrong, though. They probably got me a little low on that list, honestly.”

— Anthony Edwards (New York Post)

“I'm going to go Twitter because they don't deserve to hear this God-level talk I'm giving to them.”

— Kevin Durant (New York Post)

“Definitely not,”

— Luka Doncic (New York Post)

“Luka, Shai (Gilgeous-Alexander), (Jalen) Brunson, Donovan (Mitchell) — I would challenge all them guys, 1-on-1. We could donate to whatever charity. Let's set it up.”

— Jaylen Brown (New York Post)

“I've never had the chance to spend time with him, to have full discussion, but I would love to. I don't know how many millions of basketball players are on Earth, and all of them can learn something from LeBron.”

— Victor Wembanyama (New York Post)

What’s next

The NBA All-Star Game is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 16, 2026, where the players will put their competitive spirit on display.

The takeaway

The NBA All-Star Weekend is a unique opportunity for the league's biggest stars to showcase their personalities and engage with fans in a more lighthearted setting. These humorous quotes and exchanges highlight the fun and entertainment value that the event brings, building excitement for the main event on Sunday.