Anthony Edwards Makes NBA History
On Thursday evening, Anthony Edwards, the star guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, made history by becoming the third youngest player to score 10,000 points in the NBA. Achieving this remarkable feat in just 412 games, he joins the elite ranks of basketball icons such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Luka Dončić, Tracy McGrady, and Carmelo Anthony, all of whom reached the 10K milestone before their 25th birthday.
Key Game Highlights
Edwards hit the significant mark with a spectacular step-back jumper during the fourth quarter of the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He finished the night with an impressive stat line of 25 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds, contributing to the Timberwolves’ solid 131-122 victory, which marked their fourth consecutive win and eighth in their last eleven outings.
Postgame Reflections
In a postgame interview, Edwards shared his mixed feelings about the accomplishment. “To be honest, it’s cool, but I know I’ve got a lot more to go, so it’s really nothing, for real,” he stated, humorously expressing a bit of regret about surpassing Kobe Bryant: “I wished I would’ve waited like 100 days or something, but yeah, it’s all good.”
Continuing the Legacy
As the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Edwards continues to make his mark in the league, following in the footsteps of Timberwolves legends Kevin Garnett and Karl-Anthony Towns, who are the only other players to reach this scoring plateau in franchise history.
