Anthony Edwards: Minnesota Timberwolves Star Earns Place in NBA History

First Player to Record 40 Points in Historic Stat Line

On January 25, 2022, in a 109-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Anthony Edwards became the first player in NBA history to record a stat line of at least 40 points.

Edwards' historic performance included 40 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, making him the first player to achieve this feat in a Timberwolves uniform.

Background on Anthony Edwards

Anthony Charles Edwards is an American actor, director, and producer. He is best known for playing Dr. Mark Greene on the first eight seasons of the television series ER, for which he won a Golden Globe Award in 1998.

Edwards was born in Santa Barbara, California, on July 19, 1962. He is of English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh descent. His father, Peter Edwards, was a television producer, and his mother, Mary Ann (née Cripe), was a former actress.

Edwards attended the University of California, Riverside, where he studied drama. He began his acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in small roles in films and television shows.