Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards obtained a particular mural on Saturday in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The art work was additionally made to honor his household. Edwards, 22, is switching from No. 1 to No. 5 subsequent season to honor his late mom, Yvette, and grandmother, Shirley.

Edwards misplaced his mother and grandma to most cancers throughout an eight-month span in 2015, when he was simply 14 years outdated. Each died on the fifth of the month. “A1 From Day 1 was given to me,” Edwards advised The Athletic’s Shams Charania in August. “That wasn’t one thing I created. … I’ve at all times been No. 5.”

Moreover, Edwards was raised by his sister, Antoinette, and brother, Antoine, who shared authorized custody over him. The Timberwolves guard spent his adolescence in Atlanta. As a consensus five-star recruit, he attended Daniel McLaughlin Therrell Excessive College after which transferred to Holy Spirit Preparatory College in January 2017.

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📍Anthony Edwards mural in ATL pic.twitter.com/QOpjOArCpa

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Atlanta has formally proclaimed August fifth as Anthony Edwards Day 👏 pic.twitter.com/HF2Fw3xnF1

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After all, Edwards wore No. 5 in highschool and on the College of Georgia previous to the NBA. His birthday is Aug. 5 as nicely. Above all else, this date is now formally generally known as “Anthony Edwards Day” in his hometown.

Justin Holland, his coach and former faculty basketball participant for Liberty College, reaffirmed Ant’s feedback. “He’s enjoying for his household,” Holland mentioned. “It’s a household quantity.”

Furthermore, Timberwolves president and normal supervisor Tim Connelly praised Edwards.

“He’s only a nice man. … He loves the town, he loves the group,” Connelly mentioned. “He and [coach Chris Finch] have a particular bond. He’s a optimistic teammate, which nowadays is just not at all times the rule.

“Typically it’s the exception. He’s an uplifter of this whole crew, and we couldn’t be extra fortunate to have him. And I feel he’s going to he’s primed to have a monster 12 months.”

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards honored with mural in hometown of Atlanta on Saturday, unveiled new Adidas AE1 sneakers

In different information, Edwards additionally unveiled his new Adidas AE1 sneakers, his first signature sneakers, in Atlanta. His signature sneakers are anticipated to launch this December for $120. Equally essential, the sneakers characteristic a break up tongue design and a lift cushioning system to enhance consolation for hoopers.

The previous Bulldog obtained his first All-Star choice within the 2022-23 NBA season. In 79 begins, the guard averaged profession highs of 24.6 factors, 5.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 36 minutes per recreation. Additionally, he shot profession bests of 45.9% from the ground and 36.9% past the arc.

Within the Timberwolves’ 113-104 win over the Houston Rockets on Jan. 21, the Georgia native scored a season-high 44 factors in 41 minutes as a starter. Together with notching six boards, 4 assists, three steals, and three blocks, Edwards shot 17-of-29 (58.6%) from the sphere and 8-of-16 (50%) from 3-point vary.

Detailed have a look at Anthony Edwards’ debut signature shoe, the adidas AE 1 👀 pic.twitter.com/kcZdWp9H4W

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Moreover, Edwards completed sixth in factors (1,946) this previous season, third in steals (125), fourth in area objectives (707), second in minutes performed (2,842), twelfth in defensive win shares (3.6), and second in turnovers (259). Nonetheless, he led the league in missed area objectives (834).

Throughout Recreation 2 of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 122-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets within the first spherical of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, Edwards recorded a playoff career-high 41 factors. As a matter of reality, his 41 factors set a Timberwolves franchise file for probably the most factors scored in a postseason recreation, surpassing Sam Cassell’s file of 40.

In July, Edwards and the Timberwolves agreed to a five-year, $205.9 million designated rookie max extension that could possibly be price as a lot as $260 million. Although, incentives have to be met. His present contract ends after 2023-24. To not point out, his $13.53 million crew possibility for 2023-24 was exercised final October.

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