History of Anthony Edwards (basketball) in Timeline

Anthony Edwards, nicknamed "Ant-Man," is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. A shooting guard, he played college basketball at the University of Georgia before being drafted first overall by the Timberwolves in 2020. Edwards is a three-time NBA All-Star and secured a gold medal as part of the 2024 U.S. Olympic team. Known for his athleticism and scoring ability, he is a rising star in the NBA.

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1979: Last time Freshman scored points like Anthony Edwards

In 1979, Dominique Wilkins was the last Georgia freshman debutant to score as many points as Anthony Edwards did.

August 5, 2001: Anthony Edwards Born

On August 5, 2001, Anthony Edwards was born. He is now a professional basketball player known as "Ant-Man" playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2015: Death of Mother and Grandmother

In 2015, Anthony Edwards's mother, Yvette, and grandmother, Shirley, both died of cancer within eight months of each other.

2016: Considered four-star recruit by Rivals

In 2016, due to his success with the Atlanta Xpress 15-under Amateur Athletic Union team, Edwards was considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.

January 2017: Transferred to Holy Spirit Preparatory School

In January 2017, Anthony Edwards transferred to Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta and reclassified to the 2020 class to improve his academic performance.

March 2018: State Championship Win

In March 2018, Anthony Edwards helped Holy Spirit Preparatory defeat The Heritage School for the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Class AAA state championship.

November 2018: Reclassified to 2019 Class

In November 2018, Anthony Edwards reclassified back to the 2019 class and rose to become the number one recruit in the Top247 rankings by recruiting website 247Sports.

February 11, 2019: Committed to Play for Georgia

On February 11, 2019, Anthony Edwards committed to play college basketball for Georgia, choosing them over offers from Florida State, Kansas, Kentucky, and North Carolina.

April 2019: Jordan Brand Classic

In April 2019, Anthony Edwards played in the Jordan Brand Classic.

November 5, 2019: Georgia Bulldogs Debut

On November 5, 2019, Anthony Edwards debuted for the Georgia Bulldogs, scoring 24 points with 9 rebounds and 4 steals in a win over Western Carolina.

2019: High School Career

In 2019, Anthony Edwards finished his high school career at Holy Spirit Preparatory School. He was a five-star recruit and earned McDonald's All-American and USA Today All-USA first team honors. He committed to play college basketball for Georgia and became the highest-rated recruit and was named SEC Freshman of the Year.

2019: Plays basketball at Therrell High School

In 2019, Anthony Edwards was a member of the class, playing high school basketball for Therrell High School in Atlanta.

February 1, 2020: Victory over Texas A&M

On February 1, 2020, Anthony Edwards recorded 29 points and 15 rebounds in a 63–48 victory over Texas A&M.

March 20, 2020: Declared for the NBA draft

On March 20, 2020, Anthony Edwards declared for the 2020 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college basketball eligibility.

November 2020: Drafted by Timberwolves

In November 2020, Anthony Edwards was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft.

December 23, 2020: NBA Debut

On December 23, 2020, Anthony Edwards made his NBA debut with 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists in a win against the Detroit Pistons.

2020: Drafted by Timberwolves

In 2020, Anthony Edwards was selected as the first overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA draft after playing college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs.

2020: Reclassifies to 2020 class

In January 2017, Anthony Edwards transferred to Holy Spirit Preparatory School and reclassified to the 2020 class.

March 18, 2021: Career-High 42 Points

On March 18, 2021, Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 42 points in a game against the Phoenix Suns.

November 10, 2021: Career-High 48 Points

On November 10, 2021, Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 48 points with 7 three-pointers in a loss to the Golden State Warriors.

December 15, 2021: Franchise Record 10 Three-Pointers

On December 15, 2021, Anthony Edwards scored 38 points and set a franchise record with 10 three-pointers in a win over the Denver Nuggets.

January 25, 2022: 40 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 steals, and 5 three-pointers

On January 25, 2022, Anthony Edwards became the first player in NBA history to record at least 40 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 steals, and 5 three-pointers in a single game, in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

April 7, 2022: Career-High 49 Points

On April 7, 2022, Anthony Edwards scored a then career-high 49 points in a 127–121 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

April 16, 2022: Playoff Debut

On April 16, 2022, Anthony Edwards made his playoff debut, logging 36 points and 6 assists in a Game 1 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

September 2022: Fine for Homophobic Slur

In September 2022, Anthony Edwards posted a video to his Instagram story using a homophobic slur, resulting in a $40,000 fine by the NBA for "offensive and derogatory language."

2022: Acting Debut

In 2022, Anthony Edwards made his acting debut in the sports drama film Hustle.

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January 21, 2023: Season-High 44 Points

On January 21, 2023, Anthony Edwards scored a season-high 44 points, including a season-high 8 three-pointers, in a win over the Houston Rockets.

February 10, 2023: Named First-Time All-Star

On February 10, 2023, Anthony Edwards was named an All-Star for the first time in his career as a reserve.

November 13, 2023: NBA Western Conference Player of the Week

On November 13, 2023, Anthony Edwards was named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his career.

November 27, 2023: Wire Transfer Screenshot Posted

On November 27, 2023, a screenshot of a pending wire transfer of $100,000 was posted to Paige Jordae's Instagram story.

December 2023: Accusation of Impregnation and Abortion Offer

In December 2023, Instagram model Paige Jordae accused Anthony Edwards of impregnating her and offering her $100,000 for an abortion. Jordae posted screenshots of text messages with Edwards to her Instagram story. Edwards responded, stating he would handle the matter privately.

2023: Adidas AE1 Signature Shoe Release

In 2023, Adidas released the AE1, Anthony Edwards's first signature shoe, leading to a multiyear extension with Adidas.

2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2023, Anthony Edwards was a member of the United States national team that competed in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, averaging 18.9 points per game and was selected in the All-FIBA World Cup Team.