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Anthony Edwards

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Anthony Edwards (born August 5, 2001), nicknamed "Ant-Man" or simply "Ant", is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A shooting guard, Edwards played college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected with the first overall pick by the Timberwolves in the 2020 NBA draft. He is a three-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Second Team selection, and won a gold medal on the 2024 U.S. Olympic team. Edwards finished his high school career at Holy Spirit Preparatory School in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, where he was rated a consensus five-star recruit and one of the best players in the 2019 class by major recruiting services. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 27 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 23 in 2024). Anthony Edwards is the 912th most popular basketball player (down from 803rd in 2024), the 17,619th most popular biography from United States (down from 16,517th in 2019) and the 495th most popular American Basketball Player.

Anthony Edwards is an American professional basketball player who was the #1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in the league, earning NBA All-Rookie honors in 2021 for his prolific scoring ability.

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Among BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Among basketball players, Anthony Edwards ranks 912 out of 1,757. Before him are Dario Šarić, Tayshaun Prince, Brent Barry, Marvin Barnes, Krešimir Lončar, and Brittney Griner. After him are Marcus Thornton, Harrison Barnes, Danny Manning, Ante Žižić, Khris Middleton, and Raul Neto.

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Among people born in 2001, Anthony Edwards ranks 106. Before him are Patrick Williams, Zuriko Davitashvili, Kaia Gerber, Chaeryeong, Myron Boadu, and Diljá. After him are Thylane Blondeau, Matteo Arnaldi, Vanderson, Kévin Vauquelin, Ander Barrenetxea, and Cata Coll.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Anthony Edwards ranks 17,626 out of 20,380. Before him are Matt Lindland (1970), Wolfgang Van Halen (1991), Cindy Sheehan (1957), Jay Weinberg (1990), Ron Kiefel (1960), and Brittney Griner (1990). After him are Linda Larkin (1970), J. August Richards (1973), Sarah Wright (1983), Nick Rimando (1979), Marcus Thornton (1987), and Dylan Sprayberry (1998).

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Among BASKETBALL PLAYERS In United States

Among basketball players born in United States, Anthony Edwards ranks 495. Before him are Julius Randle (1994), Zion Williamson (2000), Tayshaun Prince (1980), Brent Barry (1971), Marvin Barnes (1952), and Brittney Griner (1990). After him are Marcus Thornton (1987), Harrison Barnes (1992), Danny Manning (1966), Khris Middleton (1991), Kosta Koufos (1989), and Tammy Jackson (1962).

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