NBA Fans were quick to turn a courtside photo into a running joke after an image of Victor Wembanyama standing next to Anthony Edwards went viral.
@NBAMemes shared the photo from last Sunday’s matchup between the Spurs and Timberwolves in Minnesota, captioning it, “Anthony Edwards is 6’5 looking 5’3 next to Wemby [face with tears of joy emoji].” The image showed Wembanyama towering over Edwards, and NBA Fans didn’t need much time to get creative.
Anthony Edwards is 6’5 looking 5’3 next to Wemby[face with tears emoji] pic.twitter.com/xIVUiuTewv
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) January 12, 2026
One of the most shared replies came from @randomguy_26, who wrote, “This how girls see a 6’1 guy and 5’11 guy [face with tears of joy emoji].” The comparison immediately took off, with NBA Fans quote-posting the photo and adding their own height jokes.
Another reply leaned into playful chaos.
@el_chapa_01 added, “Daddy give me the ball [face with tears of joy emoji].” That line spread quickly, with NBA Fans using it as a caption for reposts and edits of the image.
As the post traveled, NBA Fans continued piling on with memes, captions, and comparisons. The focus stayed locked on how extreme the visual looked, even though Edwards is listed at 6’5.
Several NBA Fans pointed out that Wembanyama’s presence makes almost everyone look smaller, but that didn’t slow the jokes. The contrast was simply too perfect for timelines to ignore.
What made the moment take off was how instantly relatable it felt. NBA Fans weren’t analyzing the game. They were reacting to the picture itself and what it looked like out of context.
Some Timberwolves fans also jumped into the replies, adding memes of their own and poking fun at the Spurs side as the photo continued to circulate.
For many NBA Fans, the image wasn’t just a snapshot from a game. It became a visual punchline that kept getting repurposed.
By the end of the night, NBA Fans had turned one photo into dozens of jokes, showing once again how a single frame can sometimes travel farther than any highlight.
NBA Fans React To Spurs’ Heartbreaking Loss In Minnesota After Viral Wemby Photo
While one photo delivered laughs, the result of the game itself gave NBA Fans a very different feeling.
@spurs posted the final score from Minnesota, “Final from Minnesota,” with the Timberwolves edging out San Antonio 104–103. The narrow loss immediately pulled in reactions from NBA Fans who were still processing how the night ended.
Final from Minnesota.@FrostBank | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/P26Halvvdb
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) January 12, 2026
Frustration showed up fast.
@derek_claxton_ replied, “Man none of our 3 guards wanna show up.” The comment picked up traction from NBA Fans who felt the game slipped away late.
Another fan echoed that mood.
@addictedtodrip wrote, “Most frustrating loss of the season.” The post spread as NBA Fans shared similar thoughts about missed chances and how close the Spurs were to leaving Minnesota with a win.
As the replies grew, NBA Fans mixed disappointment with humor. Some continued reposting the Wembanyama and Edwards photo, while others stayed locked in on the score and what went wrong.
Timberwolves supporters also jumped into the thread. Fans from the Minnesota side replied with memes, gifs, and jokes, poking at the away fans and celebrating the tight finish.
Several NBA Fans pointed out how strange the night felt. A game remembered for a viral height comparison ended up being decided by a single point.
The thread became a blend of reactions. One part comedy. One part venting. One part rivalry banter.
For NBA Fans, it was the kind of night that plays out often on timelines. A funny image brings everyone in. A close loss keeps them talking.
By the time the replies slowed, Fans had turned the Spurs’ visit into two parallel stories: one built on jokes, and one built on a result that still stung.
And together, they summed up how quickly a game can become more than just what happened on the floor.
