Born on August 5, 2001, Anthony DeVante Edwards' basketball career commenced in Atlanta, Georgia. Edwards stayed close to home while developing his basketball prowess at Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School to Holy Spirit Preparatory School, and ultimately the University of Georgia.
The 6'4" 225-pound shooting guard initially burst onto the scene as a member of the Atlanta Xpress AAU team. Edwards spent the first two seasons of his high school career at Therrell High School before transferring to Holy Spirit Preparatory School for his junior and senior seasons. Edwards led the Holy Spirit Prep Cougars to two straight state title appearances while capturing one and earning the nod to compete as a McDonald's All-American.
Often viewed as the most talented recruit of the 2019 class, Anthony Edwards received scholarships to the most prestigious basketball academies in the country, though he stayed in Georgia to compete with the Georgia Bulldogs. Although the team performed well beneath expectations, Anthony Edwards lone season at Georgia was masterful individually, elevating his stock come time for the 2020 NBA Draft.
On November 18, 2020, Anthony Edwards became the number one overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Since his arrival in the NBA, he's been one of the most talented budding phenoms in the league. Although he's already proven himself, Anthony Edwards has even more potential, and the Minnesota Timberwolves envision extraordinary accolades from the 2nd year shooting guard.
Since Edwards arrived in the NBA, his rookie cards have been one of the most sought-after in the basketball landscape. Having said that, the following list highlights the top 13 best Anthony Edwards rookie cards.
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2020 Panini Select Anthony Edwards Rookie Signatures Neon Purple Pulsar Prizms FOTL RC #RS-EDW #'d/15
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Anthony Edwards' basketball career began as a member of the 15-U Atlanta Xpress AAU team in Atlanta, Georgia. As a freshman, Edwards attended Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Edwards averaged 16.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.5 steals, and 2.0 blocks per game in his freshman year at Therrell High School. By 2016, Edwards was already considered as a four-star recruit.
On July 30, 2021, Panini issued the 2020-21 Panini Select basketball set featuring 12 packs of five cards in two distinct variations. A hobby box circulated three autographs or memorabilia cards, 12 Prizm parallels, 10 Premier Level base cards, and two Courtside base cards. Panini also released 2020-21 Panini Select in FOTL boxes, offering collectors one FOTL Pulsar Prizm Autograph, two autograph or memorabilia cards, one FOTL Pulsar Prizm parallel, 10 Premier Level base cards, and two Courtside base cards. Edwards rookie card from 2020-21 Panini Select emerged from a FOTL box in the Rookie Signatures checklist as a Neon Purple Pulsar Prizm rookie card, serial-numbered to 15 cards.
Edwards’ first season as a member of the Atlanta Xpress AAU team and Therrell High School propelled his basketball career. As only four of Edwards’ Neon Purple Pulsar Prizm rookie cards from 2020-21 Panini Select have been graded (two PSA 10's, one PSA 9, and one BGS 9), it remains one of his most limited rookie cards.
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2020 Panini Contenders Anthony Edwards Cracked Ice Ticket RC #105 #'d/25
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In 2017, Anthony Edwards transferred from Therrell High School to Holy Spirit Prep School in Atlanta, Georgia. Edwards led the team in scoring with 22.5 points, including 6.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks. Edwards guided the Cougars to a 24-5 record and the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Class AAA State Championship while capturing All-State honors along the way.
The next most valuable Anthony Edwards rookie card is from 2020-21 Panini Contenders, released to collectors on May 19, 2021. Like 2020-21 Panini Select, 2020-21 Panini Contenders issued cards in hobby and FOTL boxes, though distributed in 12 packs of 10 cards. A hobby box emphasizes two autographs, two base parallels, and eight inserts, while a FOTL box features two autographs, including one Shimmer autograph, two base parallels, and eight inserts. Edwards' rookie card from the set is a Rookie Ticket Autograph as a Cracked Ice parallel, limited to 25 copies. To date, only nine of Edwards Cracked Ice Ticket Autograph rookie cards have been graded, and just one card obtaining a PSA or BGS 10, marking this as one of his most condition-sensitive rookie cards.
Anthony Edwards’ junior year and first season at Holy Spirit Prep School was a success, and he aimed to reach new heights in his senior year. As this particular Edwards’ Rookie Ticket Autograph Cracked Ice parallel card earned a PSA 9, the sky is the limit for the lone PSA 10 in existence.
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2020 Panini Revolution Anthony Edwards Lava RC #125 #'d/10
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In his senior year at Holy Spirit Prep, Edwards’ led his team back to the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Class AAA State Championship. Despite his success, Edwards and the Cougars fell short in the finals to The Heritage School, which they defeated in the state finals the year before. Also in his 2018-19 season, Edwards competed with the 17-U Atlanta Xpress AAU team, averaging 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. The Atlanta Xpress also appeared at the Under Armour Association circuit, where Edwards averaged 21.4 points, 5,9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.8 blocks per contest.
The 2020-21 Panini Revolution basketball set only appears once on the list as a part of top 13 best Anthony Edwards rookie cards. Edwards’ rookie card arises as a Lava parallel of his base rookie card, limited to 10 copies. Edwards Lava parallel card from 2020-21 Panini Revolution is his second most limited rookie card on the list. To date, Edwards’ rookie card has a total population of two, both meriting a PSA 10.
After averaging 25.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game in his senior year, Anthony Edwards was selected to the 2019 McDonald's All-American Team. As Edwards’ 2020-21 Panini Revolution Lava parallel card is limited to only 10 copies, collectors eagerly await Edwards' highly coveted card to surface.
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2020 Panini Crown Royale Anthony Edwards Kaboom! RC #21
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Anthony Edwards was selected as the Georgia Independent School Association's Player of the Year in 2018 and All-State honors in 2018 and 2019. Due to his impressive resume, Edwards became the number one prospect from several recruiting firms. Edwards later received scholarship offers from Florida, Clemson, Auburn, Kentucky, and Georgia. On July 1, 2019, Anthony Edwards enrolled at the University of Georgia, competing for his hometown college team.
The 2020-21 Panini Crown Royale basketball set is home to Edwards’ Kaboom! rookie card, just like LaMelo Ball's fourth most valuable rookie card. Edwards’ rookie card is featured in the 25-card Kaboom! insert checklist and exhibits the highest population of any rookie card on the list. Edwards' Kaboom! rookie card from 2020-21 Panini Crown Royale has yet to be graded by Beckett, including 25 of 43 cards acquiring a PSA 10.
While choosing to play at the University of Georgia, Anthony Edwards became just the 14th Georgia Bulldogs player to compete as a McDonald's All-American. By the end of his high school career, USA Today selected Edwards as the first-team All-USA and first-team All-Georgia. At this point, Edwards' basketball career was in full swing and his Kaboom! insert rookie card from 2020-21 Panini Crown Royale illustrates just that.
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2020 Panini Hoops Anthony Edwards Hoops Art Signatures RC #HA-AE
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In his lone season as a Georgia Bulldog, Edwards’ totaled 33 minutes per game and racking up 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game. He led the Georgia Bulldogs in scoring, steals, blocks, and minutes played. Through 32 games, Edwards’ reached double-digits 27 times, including the 20-point plateau 14 times, along with three 30-point games (32, 37, 36).
The 2020-21 Panini Hoops basketball set was issued to collectors on February 3, 2021, showcasing the top incoming rookies of the 2020 NBA Draft. Edwards’ most coveted card from the 2020-21 Panini Hoops set is his Hoops Art Signatures rookie card, emphasized as the first card of the 10-card checklist. Although Edwards’ Hoops Art Signatures rookie card isn't serial-numbered, only three cards have surfaced, each meriting a PSA 10.
While the Bulldogs finished amid a 16-16 overall record, including 5-13 in the SEC, and finishing 13th out of 14th in the SEC, Anthony Edwards’ superb performances earned him several accolades, including the SEC Freshman of the Year and the 2019-20 NCAA freshman scoring leader. Although the Bulldogs were less than mediocre in Edwards’ only season, Edwards’ draft stock continued to climb. Even though collectors have received a PSA 10 at a 100% clip for his Hoops Art Signatures rookie card, they are currently the only three cards in existence, cementing the value of Anthony Edwards' Hoops Art Signatures rookie card.
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2020 Panini Prizm Anthony Edwards Sensational Signatures Prizms Mojo RC #SS-AEW #'d/25
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Anthony Edwards’ freshman year also placed him in several categories in the Georgia Bulldogs record books. Edwards’ average of 19.1 points per game earned him 610 total points for the season, ranking 7th all-time for a single season in Georgia Bulldogs history, including second-most for a freshman. Edwards 19.1 points per game in the 2019-20 seasons also ranked first in the nation for a freshman. Edwards was considered one of the five finalists for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award, given to the nation's most impressive shooting guard in the country.
On March 31, 2021, Panini issued the 2020-21 Panini Prizm basketball set to collectors in Hobby, FOTL, and Fast Break boxes. Anthony Edwards' rookie card appears in the Sensational Signatures checklist as a Mojo parallel, limited to 25 copies.
In addition to being considered as one of the nation's top shooting guards, Anthony Edwards was also identified as one of the 20 candidates for the John R. Wooden Award, given to the nation's most outstanding player. Considering his collegiate accomplishments alone, Edwards’ Sensational Signatures Prizms Mojo parallel card is one of the most sought-after cards of 2020-21 Panini Prizm.
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2020 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Anthony Edwards Color Blast RC #CB-AE
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On March 20, 2020, Anthony Edwards declared for the 2020 NBA Draft. At the time, three players were projected to be the number one overall pick, including Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and LaMelo Ball. The Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Minnesota Timberwolves each had a 14% chance of landing the number one overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, though the Timberwolves prevailed. On November 18, 2020, Anthony Edwards was the first overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, followed by James Wiseman and LaMelo Ball.
Considering the top 13 best Anthony Edwards rookie cards, his Color Blast rookie card from 2020-21 Panini Prizm Draft Picks is the set's only appearance. The Color Blast insert from 2020-21 Panini Prizm Draft Picks features 10 NBA rookies, including much of the checklist featuring the first 10 picks in the 2020 NBA Draft. Thus far, none of Edwards’ Color Blast inserts have been graded by Beckett, with two of the three cards graded by PSA receiving a PSA 10.
When the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Anthony Edwards as the first pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, he became the first Georgia Bulldog drafted in the top five since Dominique Wilkins was selected third overall in the 1982 NBA Draft. For Anthony Edwards’ Color Blast insert to be the first card in the 2021-21 Panini Prizm Draft Picks checklist is one thing, though being mentioned in the same sentence as the legendary Dominique Wilkins is on another level. With that said, the price of Anthony Edwards' 2021-21 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Color Blast rookie card continues to fetch one of the highest amounts of his rookie cards.
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2020 Panini Select Anthony Edwards Neon Purple Pulsar Prizms FOTL RC #169 #'d/5
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On December 23, 2020, Anthony Edwards made his highly anticipated NBA debut as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves. In 25 minutes of action, Edwards’ went 5-12 from the field, including 4-4 from the free-throw line and totaling 15 points. Edwards’ also added four rebounds (two offensive, two defensive) and four assists for good measure.
Making its second of three appearances on the list of the top 13 best Anthony Edwards’ rookie cards is the 2020-21 Panini Select basketball set. Like Edwards’ Rookie Signatures Prizm rookie card, his Premier Level card from the set is a Neon Purple Pulsar Prizms rookie card. However, this particular card is serial-numbered to five copies, marking Edwards’ Premier Level Neon Purple Pulsar Prizms rookie card as his most limited rookie card on the list. Emphasizing a total PSA and BGS population of three, this PSA 10 is the highest grade of Edwards’ Premier Level Neon Purple Pulsar Prizms rookie card.
In Edwards’ 25 minutes of action in his debut for the Timberwolves versus Detroit Pistons, he posted a +4 plus/minus ratio, distinguishing his NBA debut as a success. As Edwards' Premier Level Neon Purple Pulsar Prizms rookie card is his most limited rookie card on record, collectors can only wait for it to materialize on the secondary market.
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2020 Panini Donruss Optic Anthony Edwards Gold RC #151 #'d/10
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In Anthony Edwards first 17 games of his NBA career, he averaged 13.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists through 2’5.2 minutes of play as a reserve. However, he quickly became a staple in the Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup. In the 55 games as a starter in his rookie campaign, Edwards’ averaged 21.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. In his 36 games before the All-Star break in his rookie campaign, Edwards averaged 14.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per contest. After the All-Star break, Edwards’ play and minutes improved significantly, averaging 23.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists en route to being named to the 2020-21 NBA All-Rookie Team.
Anthony Edwards’ fifth most valuable rookie card comes from the 2020-21 Panini Donruss Optic basketball set issued to collectors on September 17, 2021. Panini circulated the set in Hobby, FOTL, Choice, Fast Break, and Hybrid boxes. Edwards’ iconic rookie card appears in the Rated Rookie checklist as a Gold parallel, limited to 10 copies. With seven cards graded between PSA and BGS, the highest overall grade is a BGS 9.5, highlighting the sale of this particular Edwards’ Gold parallel rookie card earning a BGS 8.5.
After being selected to the 2020-21 All-Rookie Team, Anthony Edwards confirmed his worth as the number one overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft. Tied for his second-most limited rookie card to date, Anthony Edwards Gold parallel rookie card from 2020-21 Panini Donruss Optic holds tremendous value.
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2020 Panini Prizm Anthony Edwards Rookie Signatures Prizms Gold RC #RS-AEW
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Anthony Edwards picked up right where he left off, scoring 29 points, six rebounds, and three assists in the first game of his sophomore campaign in the 2021-22 season. In his first month of the season, consisting of five games in October 2021, Edwards averaged 23.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. On October 30, Anthony Edwards racked up 14 points and 11 rebounds, earning his first double-double of the season.
Edwards fourth most valuable rookie card once again emerged from the 2020-21 Panini Prizm set, including only one card from the set featuring a higher price. Edwards’ Rookie Signatures rookie card is a Gold Prizms parallel, serial-numbered to 10. Beckett has yet to grade Edwards’ Rookie Signatures Gold Prizms rookie card among just two cards in PSA's population report. According to PSA, the sale of Edwards’ rookie card is a PSA 9, meaning only one card is graded higher, which merited a PSA 10.
Unlike his rookie campaign, Edwards began his sophomore campaign as a starter for the Minnesota Timberwolves, which he's held since the 18th game of his rookie season. Through the first two-plus months of his sophomore campaign, Edwards’ is the Timberwolves' second-highest scorer totaling 21.9 points per game and leads the franchise in steals with 1.6 per game. Edwards continues his high level of play early in his second NBA season, illustrated by the value of his PSA 9 Rookie Signatures Gold Prizms rookie card from the 2020-21 Panini Prizm basketball set.
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2020 Panini Select Anthony Edwards Blue Disco Prizms RC #300 #'d/25
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Edwards' statistics dipped a bit overall in November of his sophomore campaign, averaging 1.3 points and 2.3 rebounds less per game, though he had a game to remember on November 10, 2021. Playing on the road at the Golden State Warriors, Anthony Edwards played 41 minutes while racking up a career-high 48 points on 16-27 shooting, including 7-13 beyond the arc. Edwards also grabbed six rebounds and five assists, highlighting the most outstanding game of his young career thus far.
Anthony Edwards third most valuable card and most valuable from the 2020-21 Panini Select set is his Courtside Blue Disco Prizms rookie card. The 2020-21 Panini Select set stars various Prizms parallels, showcasing Edwards’ Blue Disco Prizms rookie card serial-numbered to 25. With a total population of three, two cards obtained a PSA 9, and one card deserved the ultimate grade of a PSA 10 for Edwards’ coveted Blue Disco Prizms rookie card.
Although Edwards’ points and rebounds declined a tad in November, he increased his assist totals from 3.0 to 3.8, and his field-goal percentage increased from 39.4% to 44.1%. As Edwards’ has the ability to go off on any given night, demonstrated by his remarkable performance on November 10, 2021, the weight of his rookie cards is unparalleled, represented by his 2020-21 Panini Select Blue Disco Prizms rookie card.
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2020 Panini Prizm Anthony Edwards Orange Prizms RC #258 #'d/49
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In the early part of December, Anthony Edwards is averaging 21.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per contest. On December 6 versus the Atlanta Hawks, Edwards’ eclipsed the 20-point plateau for the 14th time in 24 games and tied his career-high dishing seven assists including three blocked shots, one less than his career-high.
Anthony Edwards’ second most valuable rookie card appears from the 2020-21 Panini Prizm set for the third and final time on the list. The 2020-21 Panini Prizm set offers a 300-card base set showcasing numerous parallel cards. Anthony Edwards most valuable card from the set is an Orange Prizms parallel, limited to 49 copies. Edwards Orange Prizms parallel rookie card is among his most condition-sensitive cards on the list. Highlighting a PSA population of 15 and a BGS population of two, only two cards, roughly 10% earned a PSA or BGS 10.
Although Anthony Edwards is in just his sophomore campaign, he has the potential to singlehandedly guide the Timberwolves to victory and can shatter his career-highs on any given night. As one of his most challenging rookie cards to discover in a high grade, collectors should expect to pay a premium when Edwards’ 2020-21 Panini Prizm Orange Prizms rookie card surfaces.
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2020 Panini National Treasures Anthony Edwards Autographed Memorabilia RC #111 #'d/99
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Through his first 24 games of the 2021-22 NBA season, Anthony Edwards is posting 21.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. Highlighting a two-point field goal percentage of 49% and a three-point field goal percentage of 34.1%, Edwards continues to knock down his shots at a remarkably high rate. According to the Action Network, Anthony Edwards has the 31st highest chance of winning the 2022 NBA MVP Award at +25000 odds.
Without further ado, Anthony Edwards’ most valuable rookie card is from none other than 2020-21 Panini National Treasures. As usual, the Rookie Patch Autograph cards are the set's focus, featuring Anthony Edwards Rookie Patch Autograph serial-numbered to 99. Anthony Edwards RPA from 2020-21 Panini National Treasures showcases the second-highest population of his top 13 best rookie cards. With eight cards in PSA's population, only one card merited a PSA 10, while none of the 29 cards collectors submitted to BGS earned higher than a BGS 9.5.
Although Anthony Edwards's chances of capturing the 2021-22 NBA MVP Award are slim, he's continuously mentioned amongst the NBA's top rising stars. As one of the most condition-sensitive cards on the list, Anthony Edwards RPA from the iconic 2020-21 Panini National Treasures basketball set is unmatched and prevails as the budding superstar's most valuable rookie card.
The Remarkable Emergence of Anthony Edwards
As you can see, Anthony Edwards’ rookie cards have already established significant values and continue to climb. Edwards is in the midst of a four-year, $44,271.137 contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Should he continue to sign a long-term deal with the franchise when he becomes a restricted free agent in the 2024-25 NBA season, there's no doubt he can become one of the greatest players in franchise history.
Anthony Edwards has already put himself into the 2021-22 All-Star Game conversation and strives to be the best in the league. In fact, on Wednesday, December 8, Edwards made his 242nd three-pointer with the franchise, moving him into 11th all-time in franchise history in just his second NBA season. Should Edwards receive the nod to the 2021-22 NBA All-Star Team, the value of his rookie cards will quickly climb.
