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Basketball Biography

Anthony Edwards

“Ant/Edwards”

American · Atlanta, Georgia · Born 1 January 2001

Shooting Guard/Small Forward
24.6
ppg
5.4
rpg
4.8
apg
0
championships

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Ant-Man — the most explosive young guard in the NBA and the face of the next generation.

Anthony Edwards was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 2001 and attended the University of Georgia for one season. Minnesota Timberwolves selected him first overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. His career average of 24.6 points per game across five seasons is among the highest by any guard through that point of his career in NBA history. He was selected to three All-Star games. He led the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals in 2024 — his first appearance since 2004 — where he averaged 27.4 points per game against the Dallas Mavericks. He won Olympic gold with the USA at Paris 2024, scoring 20 points in the gold medal game against France. His combination of physical tools — 6ft 4in, 225 pounds with 40-inch vertical and elite quickness — with a developing shooting arsenal, ball-handling and defensive commitment have led multiple analysts to project him as the next face of the NBA. His personality — candid, funny, unfiltered and charismatic — has made him one of the most popular and marketable athletes of his generation. He represents the clearest next-star narrative in NBA basketball at age 23.

Famous For

Dynamic scoring and athleticism as Minnesota Timberwolves star

Playing Style

How They Played

Explosive scorer with elite athleticism and improving playmaking

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Emerging superstar who led Timberwolves to playoff success

Best Known For

All-Star 3x

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • All-Star 3x
  • All-NBA Second Team
  • Olympic Gold Medal (2024)
Career Journey

Timeline

2020 📌 Selected 1st overall by Minnesota Timberwolves
2020 📌 NBA debut with Minnesota Timberwolves
2021 🥇 NBA Rookie of the Year
2022 🥇 First NBA All-Star selection
2023 🥇 All-NBA Second Team selection
2024 🏆 Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA
2024 🎯 Led Timberwolves to Western Conference Finals
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards averaged 24.6 points per game in the NBA.

Anthony Edwards averaged 5.4 rebounds per game in his NBA career.

Anthony Edwards averaged 4.8 assists per game in his NBA career.

Anthony Edwards was born in 2001 in Atlanta.

Anthony Edwards is American.

Career Timeline — Anthony Edwards
2020
Selected 1st overall by Minnesota Timberwolves
2020
NBA debut with Minnesota Timberwolves
2021
NBA Rookie of the Year
2022
First NBA All-Star selection
2023
All-NBA Second Team selection
2024
Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA
2024
Led Timberwolves to Western Conference Finals
All-Star 3x
All-NBA Second Team
Olympic Gold Medal (2024)