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 professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. A shooting guard, he played college basketball at Georgia before being drafted first overall by the Timberwolves in 2020. Edwards is a four-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Second Team selection, and an Olympic gold medalist with the 2024 U.S. team.

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2016: Four-Star Recruit

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

March 2018: GISA Class AAA State Championship

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 after seeing academic improvement 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, becoming the program's best recruit in the modern recruiting era, choosing them over offers from Florida State, Kansas, Kentucky, and North Carolina.

April 2019: McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic

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

November 5, 2019: Georgia Bulldogs Debut

On November 5, 2019, Anthony Edwards debuted for the Georgia Bulldogs, recording 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals in a 91–72 win over Western Carolina, marking the most points by a Georgia freshman debutant since 1979.

2019: McDonald's All-American and USA Today All-USA First Team Honors

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

2019: High School Basketball

In 2019, Anthony Edwards was 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, both game-highs, in a 63–48 victory over Texas A&M.

March 20, 2020: Declared for NBA Draft

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

November 2020: Selected #1 Overall by Timberwolves

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 #1 Overall by Timberwolves

In 2020, Anthony Edwards was selected as the first overall pick 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.

November 10, 2021: Career-High 48 Points

On November 10, 2021, Anthony Edwards scored a then career-high 48 points on 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 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 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 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, replacing injured stars Stephen Curry and Zion Williamson.

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 after leading Minnesota to an undefeated week.

2023: Release of Adidas AE1 signature shoe

In 2023, Adidas released the AE1, Anthony Edwards's first signature shoe. It became a best-seller, leading to a multiyear extension worth approximately $50 million.

2023: NBA Dunk of the Year

In 2023, Anthony Edwards was recognized for his athleticism and explosive poster dunks, including one over John Collins, which the NBA named the 2023-24 Dunk of the Year. He has drawn comparisons to a young Michael Jordan for his ability to finish around the rim.

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.

2024: NBA Leader in Three-Pointers

In 2024, Anthony Edwards led the NBA in three-pointers made for the season and also became the youngest player in NBA history to make 1,000 three-pointers.

2024: Named to the Olympic team

In 2024, Anthony Edwards was named to the Olympic team. He helped Team USA win the gold medal, and in six games, he averaged 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 58% from the field.

2024: Wins Gold Medal at Olympics

In 2024, Anthony Edwards won a gold medal as part of the U.S. Olympic team.

2024: NBA Fan Favorite Block of the Year Award

In 2024, Anthony Edwards won the NBA Fan Favorite award for Block of the Year after preventing a game-winning shot by Aaron Nesmith.

January 4, 2025: Career-High 53 Points

On January 4, 2025, Anthony Edwards scored a then career-high 53 points and tied his career-high with 10 three-pointers in a 119–105 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

November 30, 2025: New Timberwolves Franchise Record

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: Reaches 10,000 Career Points

On January 8, 2026, Anthony Edwards recorded 25 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists in a 131–122 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the performance, he became the seventh player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points before turning 25.