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AnthonyEdwards
Anthony Edwards pairs a 1.97-metre frame with shooting-guard burst for the Timberwolves, closing games after earning All-Star Game MVP in 2026.
Overview
At 1.97 metres, Edwards pairs the burst to shake close-outs with enough strength to finish through contact at the rim. He works best when the ball is in his hands and a screen gives him a runway to attack the paint, but his pull-up jumper keeps defenders from sagging off. Defensively, his size allows him to switch across the backcourt and contest shots without needing help.
Anthony Edwards remains the Minnesota Timberwolves’ lead scoring option in the 2025/26 NBA season, playing from the shooting guard position with number five on his jersey. His role focuses on breaking down defenders in isolation, drawing help and finding shooters when the defence collapses. After earning All-Star Game MVP in 2026, he continues to close tight games as the first option.
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Questions fans ask
There is no retirement here; he is still playing in the NBA and is in the middle of an active career.
His club is the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team that drafted him with the top pick in 2020.
On his Minnesota jersey the number five is what you will see.
Four NBA All-Star selections have come his way, with the most recent arriving in 2026.
He was born on 5 August 2001, so he is 25 years old now.