The Minnesota Timberwolves take Anthony Edwards number one overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. The 6’5 225lbs guard out of Georgia is the player the Timberwolves want alongside center-forward Karl-Anthony Towns and guard D’Angelo Russell.
He averaged 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game in his lone season with the Bulldogs, shooting 40.2% from the field and 29.4% from three.
We look forward to welcoming Anthony to the Timberwolves family as this year’s number one draft selection,” said President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas in a press release. “We are excited to add this young talent to our roster and continue his development to make him the best player he can be as he joins All-Star center KarlAnthony Towns and All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell here in Minneapolis.”
The talent speaks for itself. Edwards’ most intriguing game film came in a showdown with Michigan State, when he erupted for 33 second-half points. He made tough shots, contorting his body to create space with a style clearly influenced by James Harden. Here’s the list of top 10.
2020 NBA draft first-round top 10
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, SG, University of Georgia
- Golden State Warriors: James Wiseman, C, University of Memphis
- Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball, PG, Illawara (Australia)
- Chicago Bulls: Patrick Williams, SF, Florida State University
- Cleveland Cavaliers: Isaac Okoro, SF, Auburn University
- Atlanta Hawks: Onyeka Okongwu, C, University of Southern California
- Detroit Pistons: Killian Hayes, PG, Ulm (Germany)
- New York Knicks: Obi Toppin, PF, University of Dayton
- Washington Wizards: Deni Avdija, SF, Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Phoenix Suns: Jalen Smith, PF, University of Maryland
