Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards — nicknamed Ant-Man — is a 24-year-old NBA shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, selected 1st overall in the 2020 Draft. In 2025–26 he averaged a career-best 28.8 points per game, won the 2026 NBA All-Star Game MVP (Kobe Bryant Trophy), and became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points. Standing 6'4" with a 6'9" wingspan, Edwards is widely regarded as one of the NBA's next franchise superstars.
Personal Information
Biography
Who Is Anthony Edwards? Early Life and Background
Anthony DeVante Edwards was born on August 5, 2001, and grew up in the Oakland City neighborhood on Atlanta's west side. His father, Roger Caruth, gave him the nickname "Ant-Man" when Anthony was three years old and was largely absent from his life afterward. His mother, Chrisha Yvette Edwards, and his maternal grandmother, Shirley Edwards, raised him — both passed away from cancer within eight months of each other in 2015, when Edwards was 13. His older siblings, Antoinette and Antoine, took custody and raised him through his teenage years.
Before basketball, Edwards played football as a running back, quarterback, and cornerback, gaining local attention through youth highlight footage. He shifted focus to basketball in middle school, following his brothers onto the court.
High School and College Career
Edwards began at Therrell High School in Atlanta before transferring to Holy Spirit Preparatory School in January 2017. He helped Holy Spirit Prep win the GISA Class AAA state title in 2018, and by his senior year he averaged 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. He earned McDonald's All-American honors and was ranked a consensus five-star recruit in the 2019 class.
Choosing to stay close to family, Edwards passed on Kentucky and Duke to play for the University of Georgia under head coach Tom Crean. In his college debut on November 5, 2019, he scored 24 points with 9 rebounds and 4 steals. He finished the season leading all Division I freshmen with 19.1 points per game, won SEC Freshman of the Year, and earned second-team All-SEC honors before declaring for the NBA Draft after one season.
NBA Draft, Rise to Stardom, and the Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota selected Edwards with the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft on November 18, 2020, when he was 19 years old. He debuted on December 23, 2020, against the Detroit Pistons with 15 points, and went on to win three Rookie of the Month awards and an All-Rookie First Team selection.
His breakout came in 2023–24, when he averaged 25.9 points per game and led Minnesota to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 20 years. In July 2023, the Timberwolves signed him to a five-year, $244.62 million max extension. In 2024, he represented Team USA at the Paris Olympics, averaging 12.8 points on 58% shooting across six games, and helped the team win gold.
2025–26 Season: Records, Milestones, and Injury Update
The 2025–26 season was Edwards' best statistical year. Across 61 regular-season games he averaged 28.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.8 blocks, shooting 48.9% from the field and 39.9% from three — all career highs in scoring.
Two milestones stood out:
- 10,000 career points: On January 8, 2026, in a win over Cleveland, Edwards reached 10,000 career points at age 24 years, 156 days — the third-youngest player in NBA history to do so, behind only LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
- All-Star Game MVP: On February 15, 2026, at the Intuit Dome, Edwards won the Kobe Bryant Trophy as MVP of the 75th NBA All-Star Game, scoring 32 points across the event's round-robin format and leading Team USA Stars to the title.
In the playoffs, Edwards suffered a left knee injury (bone bruise and hyperextension) during the first-round series against Denver but returned ahead of schedule for the Western Conference Semifinals. Minnesota was eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs, 4 games to 2, with Edwards posting a playoff career-high 36 points in Minnesota's Game 4 win.
Contract, Endorsements, and Personal Life
Edwards' five-year, $244,623,120 max extension runs through 2028–29, paying him $45.55 million in 2025–26 and rising to $55.67 million in the final year. Off the court, he has been with Adidas since his draft year, signing a roughly $50 million multi-year extension in July 2024; his signature Adidas AE 1 launched in November 2023, with the AE 2 following in 2026. Additional endorsement deals include Sprite, Bose, Chipotle, and Prada, adding an estimated $15 million a year. He also founded Three-Fifths Media and launched the Don't Follow The Wave (DFTW) youth foundation.
Edwards is not married but is a father; he has kept details of his children largely private. He wears #5 for Minnesota and remains based in the Minneapolis area during the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How tall is Anthony Edwards?
A: Anthony Edwards is 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall and weighs 225 pounds, with a 6-foot-9 wingspan.
Q: How old is Anthony Edwards?
A: Born August 5, 2001, Edwards is 24 years old as of mid-2026.
Q: Does Anthony Edwards have kids?
A: Yes, Edwards is a father, though he has not publicly confirmed a full count of his children.
Q: What is Anthony Edwards' net worth?
A: His net worth is estimated at around $40 million, from his NBA salary plus Adidas, Sprite, Bose, Chipotle, and Prada endorsements.
Q: What is Anthony Edwards' contract worth?
A: A five-year, $244,623,120 max extension signed with Minnesota in July 2023, running through the 2028–29 season.
Q: Where is Anthony Edwards from?
A: Atlanta, Georgia, specifically the Oakland City neighborhood.
Q: What college did Anthony Edwards attend?
A: The University of Georgia, where he played one season and won SEC Freshman of the Year in 2019–20.
Q: Is Anthony Edwards Michael Jordan's son?
A: No. His father is Roger Caruth, who gave him the "Ant-Man" nickname at age three.
Q: What shoes does Anthony Edwards wear?
A: Adidas, including his own signature line — the AE 1 (2023) and AE 2 (2026).
Q: What is Anthony Edwards' career-high in points?
A: 55 points in the regular season, and 36 points in the playoffs during the 2025–26 Western Conference Semifinals.
Q: When was Anthony Edwards drafted?
A: November 18, 2020, first overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Q: Why is Anthony Edwards called "Ant-Man"?
A: His father gave him the nickname at age three; it has no connection to the Marvel character.
Q: How many All-Star Games has Anthony Edwards played in?
A: Three (2023, 2024, 2025), and he won All-Star Game MVP in February 2026.
Q: Is Anthony Edwards currently injured?
A: He has managed a left knee issue (bone bruise and hyperextension) from the 2026 playoffs but is not on a season-long injury list.
Q: What is Anthony Edwards' wingspan?
A: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m).
Career Timeline
Helped Holy Spirit Prep win the GISA Class AAA state championship in Atlanta.
First Georgia Bulldog to win the SEC Freshman of the Year award since its 2001 founding. Led all D-I freshmen with 19.1 PPG.
Selected first overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2020 NBA Draft — the highest honor in the draft.
Named a McDonald's All-American in his senior year at Holy Spirit Prep.
Named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team; won 3 Rookie of the Month awards in his debut season.
Selected to the NBA All-Star Game for the first time in 2023.
Signed a five-year, $244,623,120 max extension with the Timberwolves — confirmation of franchise star status.
Named to the All-NBA Second Team, cementing his status among the league's best players.
Led Minnesota to the Western Conference Finals — the franchise's first appearance in 20 years.
Won gold with Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, averaging 12.8 PPG on 58% shooting.
Signed a multi-year Adidas extension worth approximately $50 million, becoming a global face of the brand.
Released his first signature sneaker with Adidas, the AE 1, in November 2023. Became one of the highest-selling basketball shoes in the league.
Averaged 28.8 PPG — a career best — across 61 games in the 2025–26 regular season.
On January 8, 2026, became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points (24 years, 156 days). Joins LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Luka Doncic, Tracy McGrady, Carmelo Anthony.
Won the Kobe Bryant Trophy as NBA All-Star Game MVP at the 75th edition in Inglewood, CA. Scored 32 points across three mini-games, leading USA Stars to the championship.
Released his second signature Adidas sneaker, the AE 2, continuing the brand's growing momentum.
