Rising Star Anthony Edwards Boasts A Hefty Net Worth Primarily From His Lucrative NBA Salary And Endorsement Deal With Adidas!

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As of 2024, Minnesota Timberwolves standout player Anthony Edwards boasts a colossal net worth of $40 million.

Born on  August 5, 2001, Anthony Edwards plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Named an All-Star during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons, Edwards also won a gold medal on the 2024 U.S. Olympic team.

Standing 6 ft 4 inches tall, he is popular for his explosive athleticism and viral thunderous poster dunks.

Anthony Edwards’ Exceptional Athleticism Has Also Brought Him Closer To His $40 Million Net Worth!

As of 2024, the NBA‘s prolific shooting guard, Anthony Edwards, nicknamed Ant-Man, boasts a net worth of $40 million.

Even though Anthony only started playing in the NBA four years ago, his extraordinary athletic gifts and savvy financial acumen have allowed him to amass a substantial fortune.

Besides his lucrative NBA salaries and contracts, he has also delved into endorsement deals.

Edwards’ competitive spirit was evident from childhood. In high school, he led his school team, Holy Spirit Preparatory, to win against The Heritage School in the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Class AAA state title game.

Gradually, Edwards received a spot on the USA Today All-USA first team. In March and April 2019, he competed in the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.

According to prominent recruiting agencies 247Sports, ESPN, and Rivals, Edwards was a five-star recruit, top-five talent, and the best shooting guard in the 2019 class.

On February 11, 2019, he committed to playing collegiate basketball for Georgia, making him the program’s top recruit in the contemporary era. Edwards opted with the Bulldogs over Florida State, Kansas, Kentucky, and North Carolina.

On November 5, 2019, he made his collegiate basketball debut with the Bulldogs, scoring 24 points, nine rebounds, and four steals in a 91-72 victory over Western Carolina.

Furthermore, Edwards had a great college basketball career, becoming the first Georgia freshman to score at least 37 points in a game since Jacky Dorsey in 1975.

In his time with the Bulldogs, he received second-team All-SEC, SEC Freshman of the Year, and SEC Freshman of the Week awards(four times).

On March 20, 2020, Edwards qualified for the 2020 NBA draft as one of his class’s most highly rated players. He signed with an agency, giving up his remaining NCAA basketball eligibility.

On draft night in November 2020, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Edwards as the first pick overall.

He made his NBA debut on December 23, 2020, scoring 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists in 25 minutes in a 111-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

In a game against the Phoenix Suns on March 18, 2021, Edwards recorded a then-career-high 42 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. He became the third-youngest player in NBA history to score 40 points or more.

Following the season, he finished second in the Rookie of the Year vote and made it to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Moreover, Edwards played for the United States national team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He started all eight games and eventually made it into the All-FIBA World Cup Team.

He was the top scorer for the United States, averaging 18.9 points per game. However, the team finished in fourth place. Likewise, he became assigned to the 2024 Olympic team.

Furthermore, he helped Team USA win the gold medal by averaging 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.3 steals in six games while shooting 58% from the floor.  

He has been compared to a young Michael Jordan due to his ability to finish around the rim.

“They have a lot of the same mannerisms. The moves, the fadeaway, the athleticism, the poster dunks… that same kind of work ethic, that same kind of ‘I don’t sleep at all at night because I’m ready to play, I’m ready to hoop.”

Mike Conley

Edwards is making significant progress in his NBA career. He built up an enormous fortune in the NBA due to his outstanding on-court performances and record-breaking scores.

With An Astronomical Net Worth Of $40 Million, Anthony Edwards Flaunts His Extravagant Tastes!

As mentioned above, Anthony Edwards has amassed a net worth of $40 million in just 4-year span.

The primary source of his astronomical net worth is his NBA salary and signing contracts.

Edwards began his NBA career with a salary of $9.7 million. Then, he took home $10.2 million in his 2021–2022 season.

Likewise, his pay for the 2022/23 season was $10.7 million. However, he has made significant progress since his 2023/24 season pay is a staggering $13,534,817.

Before the 2023–24 season, Edwards inked a five-year, $260 million contract deal with the Timberwolves.

While this deal guaranteed his future with the franchise, it substantially increased his net worth.

Moreover, Edwards has been a driving force behind the Timberwolves’ remarkable success in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

The squad is still winning after defeating Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns in the first round, and Edwards is a key part of their recent victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Besides the court, Edwards’ captivating personality and athleticism have made him a fan favorite and an ideal endorsement choice.

In 2020, Edwards signed his first and only sponsorship deal with Adidas. Hence, he became one of the few NBA stars to be promoted by Adidas rather than Nike.

In addition to Damian Lillard, James Harden, and Derrick Rose, he now has an Adidas contract.

Additionally, Adidas designed Ant-Man footwear to commemorate his moniker, ‘Ant-Man.’ His marketability is likely to skyrocket, boosting his already substantial wealth.

Recently, he has also partnered up with Chipotle, an American multinational chain of fast-casual restaurants specializing in bowls, tacos, and Mission burritos.

While there is scarce information regarding his investments, his opulent and extravagant taste has captivated everyone.

He has a Lamborghini Urus, which features a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and produces 657 horsepower.

Furthermore, Edwards painted its interior blue to make it stand out even more. The estimated value of his car exceeds 250,000.

At just 23, Anthony Edwards is making strides in his NBA career. He has a bright future waiting for him.

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • Anthony Edwards and his girlfriend, Shannon, welcomed their daughter, Aislynn, in March 2024.
  • Edwards’ mother, Yvette, and grandmother, Shirley, died of cancer in 2015 when he was in eighth grade.
  • After their deaths, his sister, Antoinette, and brother, Antoine, raised him with shared legal custody of him.
  • Edwards made his acting debut in Hustle, a 2022 sports drama film.
Rimsha Khatri
Rimsha Khatri
As a content writer at Players Bio, Rimsha Khatri's primary goal is to write well-researched news articles about athletes and sports. She prioritizes leveraging her literary abilities and creative flair to deliver entertaining and highly informative content to readers and subscribers.

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