NBA Star, Anthony Edwards

Young Ant

Anthony Edwards was born on August 5, 2001. He is from Atlanta, Georgia. In High School, Edwards wore the No. 5 to honor his mother and grandmother who both died of cancer. They both died on the fifth day of separate months. Edwards had to grow up fast after losing two essential pieces of his life.

Coming out of High School, Edwards was highly recruited. He decided to stay close to home and attend Georgia to play college basketball. His only season at Georgia was amazingly successful. Originally, Edwards was not planning to leave school after just one season. But his Freshmen season was so notable, he entered the 2020 NBA Draft.

Edwards impressed in college with his scoring prowess, strength, and ability to shine in the biggest games and biggest moments. The Guard/Forward would be selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the Number 1 pick.

Teen Wolf

Edwards has been impressive in his short period of time in the NBA. It feels like every game Edwards plays in he has a “Play of the Night” dunk. His strength and athleticism are at an elite level. The Minnesota Timberwolves are a team on the rise, largely because of Anthony Edwards.

Ant-Man

Anthony Edwards signed with adidas during his rookie season. Edwards has appeared in television commercials and has established himself as a likeable personally on and off the court. His nickname, Ant-Man, has obviously tied him to the Marvel Comic’s character who has appeared in his own film series. Being tied to a Marvel superhero can only help Edwards popularity.

The young star always comes across as likeable. Whether it is an interview, or a commercial, you can’t help but love ANT-MAN. He is one of the rare athletes who gives honest and candid interviews. You believe what he is saying is true, and no matter what, he’s always quotable.