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. A shooting guard, he played college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs before being drafted first overall by the Timberwolves in 2020. Edwards has achieved significant recognition, including three NBA All-Star selections, two All-NBA Second Team honors, and a gold medal with the 2024 U.S. Olympic team.

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2016: Four-Star Recruit

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

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: Reclassification to the 2019 Class and Top Recruit Ranking

In November 2018, Anthony Edwards reclassified back to the 2019 class after academic improvement and rose to become the number one recruit in the Top247 rankings.

February 11, 2019: Commitment to University of Georgia

On February 11, 2019, Anthony Edwards committed to play college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs.

April 2019: Participation in 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 in a win over Western Carolina.

2019: High School Honors

In 2019, as a senior in high school, Anthony Edwards earned McDonald's All-American and USA Today All-USA first team honors.

February 1, 2020: Game-High Performance Against Texas A&M

On February 1, 2020, Anthony Edwards recorded 29 points and 15 rebounds, both game-highs, in a 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: Drafted #1 Overall by Timberwolves

In November 2020, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards 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 in a win against the Detroit Pistons.

2020: Selected in the NBA draft

In 2020, Anthony Edwards was selected with the first overall pick by the Timberwolves in the NBA draft.

March 18, 2021: Career-High Scoring Game

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

November 10, 2021: Career-High 48 Points Against Warriors

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

December 15, 2021: Franchise Record for Three-Pointers in a Game

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

January 25, 2022: Historic Stat Line Against Trail Blazers

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 game in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

April 7, 2022: Career-High 49 Points Against Spurs

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 made his playoff debut, scoring 36 points in a 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 Against Rockets

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

February 10, 2023: Named an 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: Adidas AE1 Signature Shoe Release

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

2023: Participation in 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, starting all eight games and being selected in the All-FIBA World Cup Team.