Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Anthony Edwards (basketball)

Discover the career path of Anthony Edwards (basketball), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Anthony Edwards, known as "Ant-Man" or "Ant", is a prominent American professional basketball player currently with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. He plays as a shooting guard and was drafted first overall by the Timberwolves in 2020 after playing college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs. Edwards is a four-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Second Team selection, and secured a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team in 2024.

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1975: First Georgia freshman to score at least 37 points in a game since Jacky Dorsey

On November 26, 2019, Anthony Edwards became the first Georgia freshman to score at least 37 points in a game since Jacky Dorsey in 1975.

1979: Most points by a Georgia freshman debutant since Dominique Wilkins

On November 5, 2019, Anthony Edwards had the most points by a Georgia freshman debutant since Dominique Wilkins in 1979.

2015: Youngest NBA player with 10 three-pointers

On December 15, 2021, Anthony Edwards had 38 points and a franchise record 10 three-pointers in a win over the Denver Nuggets, becoming the youngest NBA player ever with 10 three-pointers in a game, breaking the previous record set in 2015 by Kyrie Irving.

2016: Four-star recruit

In 2016, Anthony Edwards was considered a four-star recruit by Rivals due to his success with the Atlanta Xpress.

November 2018: Reclassified back to the 2019 class

In November 2018, Anthony Edwards reclassified back to the 2019 class after academic improvement, becoming the number one recruit in the Top247 rankings by 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 other schools.

April 2019: Played in Jordan Brand Classic

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

November 5, 2019: Debut for Georgia Bulldogs

On November 5, 2019, Anthony Edwards debuted for the Georgia Bulldogs, scoring 24 points in a win over Western Carolina.

2019: McDonald's All-American and USA Today All-USA first team honors

In 2019, as a senior at Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Anthony Edwards earned McDonald's All-American and USA Today All-USA first team honors and committed to play college basketball for Georgia.

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 2020 NBA draft

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

November 2020: Selected as No. 1 overall pick

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

March 18, 2021: Career-high 42 points

On March 18, 2021, Anthony Edwards scored a then career-high 42 points against the Phoenix Suns, becoming the third-youngest player to score 40+ points in NBA history.

November 10, 2021: Career-high 48 points

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

December 15, 2021: Franchise record 10 three-pointers

On December 15, 2021, Anthony Edwards had 38 points and a franchise record 10 three-pointers in a win over the Denver Nuggets, becoming the youngest NBA player ever with 10 three-pointers in a game.

January 25, 2022: Historic stat line

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 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

April 16, 2022: Playoff debut

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

2022: Acting Debut in 'Hustle'

In 2022, Anthony Edwards made his debut as an actor in the sports drama film 'Hustle'.

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2022: Final game of the 2022-23 season

On April 9, 2023, in the final game of the 2022–23 season, Edwards recorded 26 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 4 blocks to help lead the Timberwolves to a 113–108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, earning the eight seed in the Western Conference play-in tournament.

January 21, 2023: Season-high 44 points

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

February 10, 2023: Named 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.

2023: Release of Adidas AE1 Signature Shoe

In 2023, Adidas released the AE1, Anthony Edwards' first signature shoe. It became a best-seller and led to a multiyear extension worth "around $50 million" 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, where he was the leading scorer for the U.S.

2023: NBA Dunk of the Year

In 2023, Anthony Edwards was known for his explosive athleticism, often going viral for his thunderous poster dunks, including one over John Collins that the NBA named the 2023–24 Dunk of the Year.

January 27, 2024: Career-high 12 assists

On January 27, 2024, Anthony Edwards recorded 32 points, 6 rebounds and a career-high 12 assists in a loss against the San Antonio Spurs.

November 30, 2025: Timberwolves franchise record for 30-point game

On November 30, 2025, Anthony Edwards scored 32 points in a 125–112 win over the San Antonio Spurs, marking his 102nd career 30-point game and setting a new Timberwolves franchise record.

January 8, 2026: Reached 10,000 career points

On January 8, 2026, Anthony Edwards became the seventh player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points before turning 25, in a 131–122 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.