Anthony Edwards is an American basketball player. He plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In 2023, he was named an NBA All-Star.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Anthony DeVante Edwards was born on August 5, 2001, in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States of America. He stands 193 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 102 kg. He is right-handed and he plays shooting guard and small forward.
Before he considered playing basketball, Edwards played football as the team’s quarterback, cornerback, and running back. This earned him one of the best Pop Warner running backs at such a young age.
| Team |
Minnesota Timberwolves
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| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Height / weight | 1.93 m / 102 kg |
| Born | 5 Aug 2001 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Ant |
| Team History | |
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Minnesota
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2020 - present |
What inspired him to play basketball is because of his brother playing the sport and basketball looks more fun than football. During his 9th grade, he was coached by Justin Holland to play basketball.
High School and College Career
Edwards is a natural talent in basketball, and because of his success in the Atlanta Xpress 15-under Amateur Athletic Union team, he was listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.
He started playing basketball for Therrell High School but eventually transferred to Holy Spirit Preparatory School. In 20118, he helped his school defeat The Heritage School for the Class AAA State Championship, and because of his status as a basketball player and his academic improvement, he was reclassified to the 2019 class, instead of 2020.
In 2019, Edwards committed to play for Georgia, and he became the first Georgia freshman debutant who earned the most points since Dominque Wilkins in 1979. He recorded 24 points with four steals and 9 rebounds.
He also appeared at the Maui Invitational and he recorded a season-high 37 points with 4 steals, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks. At the same time, he was the first Georgia freshman to earn at least 37 points since Jacky Dorsey.
Professional NBA Career
In March 2020, he decided to join the 2020 NBA Draft, where he was selected Number 1 overall pick by his current team, Minnesota Timberwolves.
In December 2020, he debuted with 15 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds within 25 minutes of playtime. In March 2021, he scored a career-high 42 points with 3 assists and 7 rebounds. He became the third-youngest NBA player to score more than 40 points in NBA history.
In 2023, he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time.
Career Highlights
- 2023 - NBA All-Star
- 2021 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
- 2023 - All-FIBA World Cup Team
- 2019 - McDonald’s All-American Team
- 2020 - SEC Rookie of the Year
- 2020 - Second-team All-SEC
- 2021 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
People Ask
When was Anthony Edwards born?
He was born on August 5, 2001, in Atlanta, Georgia.
What position does Anthony Edwards play?
He is a shooting guard and a small forward.
What team does Anthony Edwards play for?
He plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
