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 for the Georgia Bulldogs before being drafted first overall by the Timberwolves in 2020. Edwards is a three-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Second Team selection, and won a gold medal on the 2024 U.S. Olympic team. Known for his athleticism and scoring ability, Edwards has quickly become one of the league's rising stars.

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1975: Jacky Dorsey Scoring Record

Jacky Dorsey scored at least 37 points in a game, a record that Anthony Edwards broke in November 2019.

1979: Dominique Wilkins Freshman Debut

In 1979, Dominique Wilkins had his freshman debut.

August 5, 2001: Anthony Edwards' Birth

On August 5, 2001, Anthony Edwards was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

2014: Kevin Love Back-to-Back 40-Point Games

Kevin Love had back-to-back 40-point games in 2014, which was something that Anthony Edwards matched on January 2025.

2015: Loss of Mother and Grandmother

In 2015, Anthony Edwards experienced the loss of both his mother, Yvette, and grandmother, Shirley, to cancer within an eight-month period while he was in eighth grade. To honor them, since they both died on the fifth day of the month, he has worn the No. 5 basketball jersey since high school.

2015: Kyrie Irving Record

In 2015, Kyrie Irving set a record that Anthony Edwards broke in December 2021.

2016: Four-Star Recruit

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

January 2017: Transfer to Holy Spirit Preparatory School

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

2017: Andrew Wiggins Back-to-Back 40-Point Games

Andrew Wiggins had back-to-back 40-point games in 2017, which was something that Anthony Edwards matched on January 2025.

March 2018: GISA Class AAA State Championship

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

November 2018: Reclassification to 2019 Class

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 by 247Sports.

February 11, 2019: College Commitment to 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.

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, 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 Dominique Wilkins in 1979.

2019: High School Basketball

In 2019, Anthony Edwards started 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: NBA Draft Declaration

On March 20, 2020, Anthony Edwards declared for the 2020 NBA draft.

November 2020: Drafted 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: NBA Draft

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

2020: Reclassification 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

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, Anthony Edwards scored 38 points and a franchise record 10 three-pointers in a win over the Denver Nuggets. He became the youngest NBA player ever with 10 three-pointers in a game. He also reached 2,000 career points in fewer games than any player in franchise history.

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 made his playoff debut, logging 36 points and 6 assists in a Game 1 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

September 2022: NBA Fine for Homophobic Slur

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

2022: All Star

Anthony Edwards earned his place at the 2023 NBA All-Star game due to his performance in 2022.

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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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: First All-Star Selection

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

November 27, 2023: Wire transfer accusation

On November 27, 2023, a screenshot of a pending wire transfer of $100,000 was posted to 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 on her Instagram story. Edwards responded that he was handling his personal matters privately.

2023: NBA Dunk of the Year

Anthony Edwards's dunk over John Collins was named the 2023 NBA Dunk of the Year.

2023: Release of Adidas AE1 Signature Shoe

In 2023, Adidas launched the AE1, Anthony Edwards' first signature shoe, which quickly became a best-seller. This success led to a multiyear contract extension with Adidas worth approximately $50 million.

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. He started all eight games and was selected in the All-FIBA World Cup Team. He was the leading scorer for the U.S., averaging 18.9 points per game.