Anthony Edwards (NBA) Net Worth

What is Anthony Edwards’s Net Worth and Salary?

Anthony Edwards is an American professional basketball player with a net worth estimated at $40 million. He is not to be confused with the actor sharing his name; Edwards plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. In both 2023 and 2024, he earned the title of NBA All-Star and played a pivotal role in helping the Timberwolves secure their first playoff series win in two decades in 2024. Previously, he was a standout player at the University of Georgia, where he excelled for a single season.

Salary & Contracts

Edwards’ rookie contract with the Timberwolves was a 4-year agreement valued at $44 million. In July 2023, he signed a 5-year extension that could be worth up to $260 million, which dramatically increased his salary from $13 million to $42 million annually.

Early Life and High School

Born on August 5, 2001, in Atlanta, Georgia, Anthony Edwards has a sister named Antoinette and a brother named Antoine, who both took care of him following the deaths of their mother and grandmother in 2015. Edwards participated in football, baseball, and basketball during his youth, but ultimately chose to focus on basketball. With the guidance of former college player Justin Holland, he played for the AAU team Atlanta Xpress and later attended Therrell High School and Holy Spirit Preparatory School. In 2018, he contributed to Holy Spirit’s GISA Class AAA state championship win. The next year, in his senior season, he showcased his talent at the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.

Collegiate Career

Regarded as a five-star recruit after high school, Edwards opted to play college basketball at the University of Georgia. He made a significant impact in his debut, scoring 24 points, the highest for a Georgia freshman in their first game since Dominique Wilkins in 1979. By the end of his freshman year, he averaged 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, leading all freshmen in scoring nationwide and earning SEC Freshman of the Year honors. Due to his immense potential, Edwards decided to leave Georgia after his freshman season to declare for the 2020 NBA draft.

Minnesota Timberwolves

During the 2020 NBA draft, Anthony Edwards was selected first overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He debuted in late December, scoring 15 points in a win over the Detroit Pistons. By March, he achieved a career-high of 42 points against the Phoenix Suns. He concluded his rookie season averaging 19.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In the 2021-22 season, he surpassed his previous record with 49 points in a game against the San Antonio Spurs in April, finishing the regular season with averages of 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. Edwards made his postseason debut, scoring 36 points in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies, although the team was eliminated in six games.

The 2022-23 season saw Edwards excel with an average of 24.6 points per game and a personal best of 5.8 rebounds per game. He was honored as an NBA All-Star for the first time. The Timberwolves returned to the playoffs, where Edwards set a franchise record with 41 points in a playoff game against the Nuggets. Despite his outstanding performance, the Timberwolves were eliminated by the Nuggets in five games.

Edwards had a remarkable season in 2023-24, reaching a new career high of 51 points in a victory over the Washington Wizards in April. He was named an NBA All-Star for the second consecutive time and concluded the regular season with a career-best average of 25.9 points per game, along with his first All-NBA Second Team selection. In the playoffs, the Timberwolves triumphed over the Suns in the opening round, marking their first playoff series victory in 20 years. They then advanced past the Nuggets in seven games during the Western Conference Semifinals, where Edwards scored 44 points in Game 4, a new franchise playoff record. The Timberwolves subsequently faced the Dallas Mavericks in the Conference Finals.

National Team Career

Aside from his NBA career, Edwards has also represented the United States men’s national basketball team. He made his debut during the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, starting all eight games and earning a spot on the All-FIBA World Cup Team, with the United States finishing in fourth place in the tournament.

Controversies

Since entering the NBA, Edwards has been involved in several controversies. In 2022, he faced criticism and received a $40,000 fine from the NBA over a homophobic slur used in an Instagram video. The following year, he was accused by Instagram model Paige Jordae of impregnating her and allegedly offering her $100,000 for an abortion.