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. 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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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

On November 26, 2019 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

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

2014: Third player in Minnesota history to tally back-to-back 40-point games.

On February 6 Edwards became just the third player in Minnesota history to tally back-to-back 40-point games, joining Andrew Wiggins (2017) and Kevin Love (2014).

2015: Broke the previous record set in 2015

On December 15, Edwards became the youngest NBA player ever with 10 three-pointers in a game, breaking the previous record set in 2015 by Kyrie Irving at age 22.

2017: Third player in Minnesota history to tally back-to-back 40-point games.

On February 6 Edwards became just the third player in Minnesota history to tally back-to-back 40-point games, joining Andrew Wiggins (2017) and Kevin Love (2014).

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.