Anthony Edwards (basketball)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Anthony Edwards (basketball).

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.

March 2018: Won 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

2024: Olympic team

In 2024, Anthony Edwards was named to the Olympic team and helped Team USA win the gold medal.

2024: NBA Fan Favorite Block of the Year

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

2024: NBA Three-Pointers Record

In the 2024–25 NBA season, Anthony Edwards led the league in three-pointers made. In the same year, 2024, he also became the youngest player in NBA history to make 1,000 three-pointers.

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.