Anthony Edwards American basketball player Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anthony-Edwards-basketball-player Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anthony-Edwards-basketball-player Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 13, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Born: August 5, 2001, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. (Show more) Anthony Edwards (born August 5, 2001, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.) is a American basketball player who is a rising star in the NBA, considered by some to be the future face of the league. The charismatic shooting guard is known for his theatrical dunks, accurate shooting, and resilience. In 2024 Edwards helped the Minnesota Timberwolves reach the conference finals for the first time in 20 years. Edwards was raised by his mother, Chrisha Yvette Edwards, and maternal grandmother, Shirley Edwards. His father, Roger Caruth, was reportedly a gifted basketball player, and he gave Edwards the nickname “Ant Man.” However, Caruth was ...(100 of 694 words)

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