Anthony Edwards was born on August 5, 2001, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Birth of Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards was born on August 5, 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia. He later became a highly-rated basketball recruit and eventually declared for the 2020 NBA Draft after a successful college career at Georgia.

Anthony Edwards made his NBA debut on December 23, 2020, playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves after being selected as the 1st overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Anthony Edwards NBA Debut

Born on August 5, 2001, Anthony Edwards, a 6 feet 4 inches tall shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, weighs 225lb or 102 kg.

Anthony Edwards' Height

Anthony Edwards was born on August 5, 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia. He is currently 22 years old.

Anthony Edwards, also known as 'Ant-Man' or 'Ant,' is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was born on August 5, 2001.

Anthony Edwards born

Anthony Edwards, the basketball player, was born on August 5, 2001.

Anthony Edwards was drafted as the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. He was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Anthony Edwards Drafted

Anthony Edwards, a guard in the NBA, was born on August 5, 2001, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is known for playing college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs and finishing his high school career as a highly rated recruit.

In 2015, Anthony Edwards lost his mother, Yvette, and grandmother, Shirley, to cancer within an eight-month period. This tragic event led him to honor them by wearing the No. 5 basketball jersey since they both passed away on the fifth day of the month.

Deaths of Edwards' mother and grandmother from cancer

In early January 2017, Anthony Edwards transferred to Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta to improve his academic performance. This move eventually led to significant achievements in his basketball career.

Anthony Edwards transfers to Holy Spirit Preparatory School

In March 2018, Anthony Edwards played a key role in helping Holy Spirit Preparatory defeat The Heritage School for the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Class AAA state championship.

Anthony Edwards helps Holy Spirit Preparatory win state championship

On February 11, 2019, Anthony Edwards committed to play college basketball for Georgia, becoming the program's best recruit in the modern recruiting era. He chose Georgia over offers from other top schools like Florida State, Kansas, Kentucky, and North Carolina.

Commitment to Georgia Bulldogs

On November 5, 2019, Anthony Edwards made his debut for the Georgia Bulldogs, scoring 24 points, nine rebounds, and four steals in a win over Western Carolina. His performance was notable as the most points by a Georgia freshman debutant since Dominique Wilkins in 1979.

Debut for Georgia Bulldogs

On November 26, 2019, Anthony Edwards scored a season-high 37 points, including 33 in the second half, against third-ranked Michigan State. He also posted impressive stats in rebounds, steals, and blocks, showcasing his talent as a freshman player.

Season-high 37 points against Michigan State

On February 26, 2020, Anthony Edwards scored 36 points and contributed significantly in rebounds, assists, and steals in a game against South Carolina. His performance highlighted his skills and impact on the court during his freshman year.

36 points against South Carolina

In the spring of his freshman year on March 20, 2020, Anthony Edwards declared for the 2020 NBA draft as one of the highly anticipated prospects in his class. He decided to sign with an agent, ending his college basketball eligibility.

Declaration for 2020 NBA Draft

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 NBA draft was delayed by five months. In November 2020, Anthony Edwards was chosen as the No. 1 overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Anthony Edwards selected as No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft

On November 18, 2020, Anthony Edwards was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in Round 1 with Pick 1 in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Anthony Edwards Drafted by Minnesota Timberwolves

On November 29, 2020, Anthony Edwards signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Anthony Edwards Signs Multi-Year Contract with Minnesota Timberwolves

On December 23, 2020, Anthony Edwards made his NBA debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves, showcasing his skills by scoring 15 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists in a game against the Detroit Pistons.

Anthony Edwards makes NBA debut with impressive performance

Anthony Edwards made his NBA debut on December 23, 2020.

NBA Debut of Anthony Edwards

In a match against the Phoenix Suns on March 18, 2021, Anthony Edwards achieved a then career-high of 42 points, along with seven rebounds and three assists, making him the third youngest player in NBA history to score 40+ points in a game.

Anthony Edwards scores career-high 42 points in a game

On March 18, 2021, Anthony Edwards scored 42 points in a regular-season game for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Phoenix Suns.

Anthony Edwards career high points in a regular-season game

On May 5, 2021, Anthony Edwards scored 42 points in a regular-season game for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Memphis Grizzlies.

On October 18, 2021, the Minnesota Timberwolves decided to exercise their Team Option to extend the contract of Anthony Edwards.

Minnesota Timberwolves extend Anthony Edwards' contract

On November 10, 2021, Anthony Edwards scored 48 points in a regular-season game for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Golden State Warriors.

On November 10, 2021, Anthony Edwards set a new career-high by scoring 48 points, including seven three-pointers, in a game against the Golden State Warriors.

Anthony Edwards scores career-high 48 points in a game

On January 25, 2022, Anthony Edwards scored 40 points in a regular-season game for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Portland Trail Blazers.

In a game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 25, 2022, Anthony Edwards became the first player in NBA history to record at least 40 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, three steals, and five three-pointers in a single game, joining Carmelo Anthony in a unique scoring feat.

Anthony Edwards achieves historic stat line in a single game

During a game against the San Antonio Spurs on April 7, 2022, Anthony Edwards showcased his scoring prowess by putting up a career-high of 49 points to lead his team to victory.

Anthony Edwards scores career-high 49 points in a game

On April 7, 2022, Anthony Edwards scored a career-high of 49 points in a regular-season game for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the San Antonio Spurs.

On April 7, 2022, Anthony Edwards scored 49 points in a game against the Spurs, marking his career high in points.

Anthony Edwards career high points

In his playoff debut on April 16, 2022, Anthony Edwards impressed with 36 points and six assists in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite his outstanding performance, Minnesota Timberwolves faced a close-out loss in Game 6.

Anthony Edwards shines in NBA playoff debut

On October 14, 2022, the Minnesota Timberwolves exercised their Team Option to extend the contract of Anthony Edwards.

On January 21, 2023, Anthony Edwards scored 44 points in a regular-season game for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Houston Rockets.

On January 21, 2023, Anthony Edwards scored a season-high 44 points, including eight 3-pointers, along with six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and three blocks in a 113–104 win over the Houston Rockets.

Career-high 44 points by Anthony Edwards

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

First All-Star selection for Anthony Edwards

On April 9, 2023, in the final game of the 2022–23 season, Anthony Edwards recorded 26 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, four steals, and four blocks to help lead the Timberwolves to a 113–108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, earning the eight seed in the Western Conference play-in tournament.

Impressive performance in final game of the season

On April 21, 2023, in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs, Anthony Edwards scored 36 points in a 120–111 loss against the Denver Nuggets, joining Kobe Bryant with the second-most 30-point NBA playoff games before turning 22 years old.

Scoring milestone in NBA playoffs

On July 8, 2023, Anthony Edwards signed a rookie scale extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Anthony Edwards signs rookie scale extension with Minnesota Timberwolves

On November 13, 2023, Anthony Edwards was named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his career after leading Minnesota to an undefeated week with impressive stats.

NBA Western Conference Player of the Week

On December 28, 2023, Anthony Edwards scored 44 points in a regular-season game for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Dallas Mavericks.

On January 27, 2024, Anthony Edwards recorded 32 points, 6 rebounds, and a career-high 12 assists in a game against the San Antonio Spurs.

Career-high 12 assists by Anthony Edwards

On February 1, 2024, Anthony Edwards was named to his second All-Star Game as a Western Conference reserve.

Second All-Star Game selection for Anthony Edwards

On February 6, 2024, Anthony Edwards scored 38 points in a regular-season game for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Chicago Bulls.

On February 13, 2024, Anthony Edwards scored 41 points in a regular-season game for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Portland Trail Blazers.

On March 7, 2024, Anthony Edwards scored 44 points in a regular-season game for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Indiana Pacers.

Anthony Edwards is featured on the cover of SLAM 249 magazine.

Anthony Edwards Covers SLAM 249

Despite a loss to the Chicago Bulls, Anthony Edwards recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

Anthony Edwards Records Double-Double

Anthony Edwards scored 28 points, leading his team to a victory against the Toronto Raptors with a final score of 133-85.

Anthony Edwards Leads Team in Scoring

Anthony Edwards was fined $40,000 by the NBA for posting a video on September 10 where he referred to a group of shirtless males as 'gay'.

Anthony Edwards fined by NBA

Anthony Edwards will become a free agent in 2029 with a status of UFA.

Free Agent Status of Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards, known as 'Ant-Man,' plays as a shooting guard. He was the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft after a successful college career at the University of Georgia.

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