Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards is a professional basketball player whose career began in high school career at Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta. His exceptional talent earned him recognitions, such as McDonald's All-American in 2019 and USA Today All-USA first-team honors. Edwards continued his basketball journey at the University of Georgia Bulldogs, earning the title of SEC Rookie of the Year in 2020 and landing a spot on the Second-team All-SEC. His debut for the Bulldogs in November 2019, during which he recorded 24 points, nine rebounds, and four steals, demonstrated his potential, as did his becoming the first Georgia freshman to score at least 37 points in a game since 1975.

Following his remarkable freshman year, Edwards declared for the 2020 NBA draft and was chosen as the No. 1 overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves. His rookie season was marked by a career-high 42 points in a game against the Phoenix Suns, finishing second in Rookie of the Year voting and being named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In subsequent seasons, Edwards continued to excel, setting records and achieving career highs, such as scoring a career-high 49 points in a game against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been recognized as an NBA All-Star in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons and was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the first time in his career in 2024.

Edwards' contributions have significantly impacted his team's successes. He played a pivotal role in the playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2022 NBA playoffs, scoring 36 points in a Game 1 win and surpassing Kevin Garnett for the most 30-point playoff games in franchise history. He also led the Timberwolves to their first playoff series win in 20 years. Outside of the NBA, Edwards represented the United States national team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, where he led Team USA in scoring, and was selected in the All-FIBA World Cup Team. He also won a gold medal as part of the 2024 U.S. Olympic team. In addition to his basketball accomplishments, Edwards made his acting debut in the 2022 sports drama film "Hustle".