Ever scrolled through Twitter—sorry, X—and seen a headline that made you do a double-take? That happened recently when the names Leanna Lenee and Anthony Edwards started trending in the same sentence.
If you follow sports, you know "Ant-Man" is the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves. If you follow college football, you know Leanna Lenee is the wife of Colorado sensation Travis Hunter. So, how did these two end up in the same rumor mill?
Honestly, it’s a classic case of the internet being the internet.
The Viral Comment That Wasn't Real
It all started with a screenshot. You know the ones—grainy, looks like a screen grab from Instagram, showing a "flirtatious" comment. In this case, the image purported to show Leanna Lenee leaving heart-eye emojis and dollar signs under one of Anthony Edwards' posts.
The internet went nuclear.
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People started tagging Travis Hunter, telling him to "wake up." Even rapper Bow Wow got caught in the crossfire, posting a passionate rant warning Hunter about his fiancée (now wife).
But here’s the kicker: It was fake. The screenshot was generated by a well-known parody account called NBACentel. They’re basically the masters of "digital chaos," specialized in creating believable but entirely fabricated drama. Leanna Lenee never commented on Anthony Edwards' page. There is no secret romance. There isn't even a friendship as far as public records go.
It was just high-level trolling that caught half the sports world off guard.
Who is Leanna Lenee, Really?
Beyond the fake drama, Leanna Lenee is a pretty impressive individual in her own right. She’s not just a "WAG" (Wives and Girlfriends) in the traditional sense.
She graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2022, and get this—she finished her four-year degree in just two years. That’s a serious grind. She holds a degree in English Education and has been pursuing her MBA while managing a massive social media presence.
She and Travis Hunter are actually a bit of a "day one" story. They met when they were teenagers, long before Hunter was the most talked-about player in college football. They got engaged in early 2024, tied the knot in May 2025, and welcomed a baby boy later that August.
When the Anthony Edwards rumors hit, Travis didn't play along. He actually went on a Twitch stream to defend her, basically telling fans that he knows exactly who his wife is and that they've been inseparable for years.
Anthony Edwards' Actual Complicated Family Life
The reason the rumor felt "plausible" to some people is that Anthony Edwards has had a very busy and public personal life over the last year.
If you're trying to keep track of Ant's family tree, you're going to need a spreadsheet. He’s currently in a committed relationship with Shannon Jackson (also known as Jeanine Robel). They’ve been together since his rookie year in 2020.
In March 2024, Edwards famously left a game against the Sacramento Kings at halftime. Why? Because Shannon was in labor with their daughter, Aislynn.
However, Edwards has also been embroiled in several paternity situations:
- Ayesha Howard: An influencer who gave birth to a daughter, Aubri’ Summers, in late 2024. Edwards filed for paternity and custody rights shortly after.
- Ally D: A woman who claimed Edwards is the father of her son, Amir, born in late 2023.
- Daja Carlyle: Reports suggest he reached a confidential settlement regarding a daughter named Aris.
With all that real-life drama surrounding Edwards’ paternity suits and child support battles, it’s easy to see why a fake screenshot of a "new girl" commenting on his post would spread like wildfire. But Leanna Lenee is firmly not part of that list.
Why We Fall for "Centel" Content
We’ve all been there. You see a post, it confirms something you already kinda suspected or just provides a juicy "oh no she didn't" moment, and you hit share.
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Parody accounts like NBACentel thrive because they use the exact same fonts, layouts, and verification badges as the real accounts. They play on the fact that Anthony Edwards is a superstar and Leanna Lenee is a high-profile figure in the NFL world.
The lesson here? If you see a major "scandal" involving someone like Anthony Edwards, check the handle. If it ends in "Centel," "Porthole," or any of those other parody tags, it's 100% fiction.
Actionable Steps for Navigating Celebrity News
It’s fun to follow the drama, but being the person who shares fake news isn't a great look. Here is how you can stay informed without getting duped:
- Check the Source Handle: On X (Twitter), look for the small handle under the display name. If it’s not the official athlete’s handle, ignore it.
- Verify via Primary Sources: If Leanna Lenee actually commented on a post, you'd see it on the post itself, not just a screenshot from a third party.
- Look for "The Big Three": Major sports outlets like ESPN, Bleacher Report, or The Athletic will cover real relationship drama if it affects the player. If they aren't talking about it, it’s usually because it isn't happening.
- Understand the Timeline: Leanna Lenee and Travis Hunter were planning a wedding and having a baby during the height of these rumors. The timeline of her "chasing" another athlete simply didn't add up.
Anthony Edwards continues to lead the Timberwolves toward deep playoff runs, and Leanna Lenee is busy raising a family and building a brand with Travis Hunter. They exist in completely different worlds. Don't let a parody account convince you otherwise.