Anthony Edwards Biography: Net Worth, Salary, Family and Career Stats

It has been only four seasons in total in the league, and Anthony Edwards has been drawing comparisons with the legendary Michael Jordan in the NBA community. However, it is not a widely trusted belief yet as there are critics of the mentioned theory. Due to his high vertical jump of 47 inches, he is able to make flashy dunks and make shots that get the attention of the fans. That's why they have categorized him as a separate superhuman in the league. But Anthony Edwards' personal life is not much discussed in comparison to the limelight that he has drawn with his personality, basketball, and face card charm. Today, we are not only going to explore the journey of the Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard as a player but also in a personal aspect.

Anthony Edwards Early Life

Anthony Edwards was born on August 5, 2001, in Atlanta, Georgia to Roger Caruth and Chrisha Yvette Edwards. His father Roger named him ‘Ant-Man’ when he was just three years old but it is not clear what was the reason behind giving such a moniker to his kid. The Minnesota Timberwolves star grew up in the city's Oakland City neighborhood. Surprisingly, he did not develop a knack for basketball from the early childhood. Rather he was more interested in playing football. He even tried running back, quarterback, and cornerback positions. Till the age of 10, he was able to make a mark in the Pop Warner while playing for the Atlanta Vikings.

In fact, Edwards was one of the best runner backs in the Pop Warner. However, when he witnessed his elder brothers playing basketball, he switched his passion since he “thought it looked more fun.”

After ninth grade, Anthony started training under the supervision of former Liberty University player, Justin Holland. Later on, he entered his high basketball era.

Anthony Edwards Biography

Anthony Edwards Career

Anthony Edwards' career in basketball was filled with glimmer from the start. Even his high school career was so good that due to his participation in the AAU, he was considered a four-star recruit. So, let's explore how many milestones the Ant-Man achieved in his early basketball career.

Anthony Edwards High School Career

Edwards attended two high schools. The first one was the Therrell High School before transferring to Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta in January 2017. Just after transferring to Holy Spirit, Edwards led his team to the GISA 3A state title in his junior year with a 24-5 record.

In his junior year, Anthony tallied 22.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. Later on, he dished out 25.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game as a senior. The honors that he received during his high school career were McDonald's All-American honors in 2019 and Jordan Brand Classic(2019). He even got to participate in the USA Basketball’s training camp for the 2019 U19 World Cup team.

Anthony Edwards Professional Career

Coming out as a five-star recruit out of high school, Anthony Edwards selected Georgia University for college basketball. He just played a single season there and emerged as the freshman scoring leader (19.1 ppg) for the 2019-20 season. He was a star on the floor from the start since he tallied 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals during his debut game against Western Carolina.

Later, on March 20, 2020, he declared for the NBA Draft. The Minnesota Timberwolves selected him as the first overall pick that year. Just after his rookie season, the Timberwolves made it to the playoffs continuously for three seasons. Last season, with his powerhouse performance, he led the team to the Western Conference Finals. However, the Wolves then lost the series to the Dallas Mavericks.

Recently, he scored a career-high 53 points and tied his career-high with 10 three-pointers on January 4, 2025. Last season, Edwards dished out 28.1 points per game and led the league in three-pointers made. The stat announced how much Edwards has evolved in such a short time in the league in terms of perimeter shooting. In the five years of his NBA career, here are the numbers that Anthony Edwards has put up on the chart according to ESPN archives:

Anthony Edwards Awards and Achievements

Just two years after his NBA Draft selection, Anthony Edwards made it to the All-Star game, and since then, he has continuously made it to the coveted NBA event. Last year, he was part of the main roster of the United States Men's Basketball team at the Paris Olympics and won the gold medal. Apart from his formerly mentioned accolades, here are the other achievements that he got in his basketball career.

Anthony Edwards Record

Anthony Edwards broke the Timberwolves' single-season three-point record with 244 triples in just 59 games, surpassing Malik Beasley's record of 240. On March 18, 2021, he became the fourth-youngest player(19) to score 40+ points in an NBA game.

Last season, he became the franchise leader for the Minnesota Timberwolves in three-pointers made(278), surpassing Karl-Anthony Towns.

Anthony Edwards Net Worth and Salary

As per the records of the Celebrity Net Worth, the net worth of Anthony Edwards is estimated to be $40 million. But unlike every other athlete, Edwards' net worth consists of his NBA salary and endorsement deals, and along with it, the philanthropy work that he does also adds to his financial value.

Salary Progression

When Anthony Edwards was selected as a rookie, he signed a 4 year $44.27 million rookie scale contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Currently, he is on a 5 year $244.62 million rookie contract extension that he inked with the Wolves franchise on July 8, 2023, according to Spotrac. According to Edwards' current engagement with the Wolves, he will earn an average annual salary of $48,924,624. Ant-Man has also been associated with brands like Adidas, Sprite, Fanatics, Chipotle, Bose, Hisense, Call of Duty, and Panini.

Philanthropy

Coming to philanthropy acts, Anthony Edwards is the father of the "Don't Follow The Wave" initiative. The purpose of this program is to prepare student-athletes for careers beyond sports in their local neighborhood and other regions. In January 2023, he also made a donation to Queerspace Collective to mend a rift with the LGBTQ community.

Anthony Edwards Girlfriend

Anthony Edwards' longtime girlfriend is Shannon Jackson. She is a social media influencer who first posted her picture with Edwards in 2020. When he scored 44 points on January 21, 2023 close to Shannon's birthday, he dedicated his display to his girlfriend, stating, "My girlfriend’s birthday is in [a few] days man. She’s going out of the country so I had to put on a show for her.”

Shannon often comes to the games and shows her support for Edwards from the sidelines and on social media.

Anthony Edwards Parents

Roger Caruth and Chrisha Yvette Edwards were the parents of Anthony Edwards. The Wolves star had a tough childhood because he was close to his mother, but she died due to Cancer on 5th January 2015. Edwards was in 8th grade at that time. Later on, the one who supported his family and siblings, his grandmother, also died of cancer.

When Roger was not up for the upbringing after Anthony's early childhood, Yvetter raised her kids with the help of her mother, Shirley(a post-office employee). Even Edwards once said to the media, “My grandma, she was like our backbone; she did everything for us. When we didn't have money or lights and couldn't pay the bills, she would always come through.” He also has an elder brother, Antoine, and a sister, Antoinette.

Anthony Edwards Kids

In December 2023, Anthony Edwards and his girlfriend Shannon announced their baby news. Afterward, they hosted a baby shower in February 2024 with guests mostly from the Minnesota Timberwolves roster.

In March 2024, the couple welcomed a daughter named Aislynn. However, Shannon also has a son, Krue, whom she shares with her ex-lover, rapper Chief Keef.

Anthony Edwards Jersey

Anthony Edwards wears the number 5 jersey in the NBA as well as the international basketball competitions. There is a special reason behind why Edwards wears that number.

Apparently, it is in the memory of his mother and grandmother, who succumbed to cancer on the fifth of the month.

Anthony Edwards Shoes

Anthony Edwards has an endorsement deal with Adidas that he got immediately after entering the league in 2020. According to the Athletic, Edwards inked a multiyear extension with the sneaker brand that is worth around $50 million. Reportedly, his first shoe, the AE1, was the best seller after it was released by Adidas in November 2023. Recently, Edwards launched another shoe with Adidas on March 15 named Anthony Edwards 1 Low 'Metamorphosis'.