Where does Anthony Edwards hail from? Exploring Minnesota Timberwolves star’s family, heritage and roots

Since the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards first overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, he has become a household name. After an incredible journey from football to basketball fame, Edwards has established himself as one of the league's most versatile players.

Throughout his career, Edwards, who was born in Atlanta, Georgia. has been inspired by his family. He has a close relationship with his family members as well.

NBA star Anthony Edwards’ shares a close bonds with his mother, grandmother and siblings

Anthony Edwards gave his family a lot of priority from a young age. Since his childhood was so different from others, he felt compelled to have as close a relationship with his blood relatives as possible. Stating the same, he said: “I just don’t trust people. The people I came in with is the people I’m gonna stay with.

I’m not adding no other people to my circle”. The Timberwolves star has rarely held back from praising his family, referring to his sister as the mainstay and his siblings and himself as sheets of paper. He started playing basketball because of his family. By the ninth grade, he was being coached by Justin Holland, a basketball trainer from Atlanta who was instrumental in helping him develop his abilities.However, Edwards never delved too deep into his background. He once stated that his mother and grandmother, Shirley, raised him most of the time, but they both tragically passed away when Anthony was 14 years old, leaving his older brother and sister to raise him.

He was heavily influenced by his family throughout his early years, especially his grandmother, who played with him at her home, and his father, who gave him the nickname "Ant-Man" when he was three years old.In a November 2020 ESPN profile, Anthony said that trust was hard for him following the deaths of his mother and grandmother. He further said: "There are only two people who are going to get my all, but that's over with," he said.

"Nobody's going to get it."Anthony's brother then told ESPN that he promised to make the two proud when they passed away. Anthony is now the 2023–24 NBA season's breakout star, helping his club win multiple postseason games.At one point in his childhood, Anthony chose to use a black Sharpie to write his aspirations on the wall of his grandmother's house. He wrote, "Future McDonald's All-American" and "Future NBA player" in his shared bedroom.

Shirley was first furious upon learning of it, but her anger soon subsided as she blessed him and hoped that all his wishes came true.

All you need to know about Anthony Edwards’ tense custody dispute with ex Ayesha Howard

A recent legal dispute between Anthony Edwards and his ex-girlfriend Ayesha Howard garnered media attention. The ongoing legal battle between the singer and the NBA star began when she demanded a sizable payment and a public apology.

The dispute was related to the custody of their child, Aubri, according to Us Weekly.

Edwards' ex-partner responded to what she called "lies" and "fake news,” after rumours circulated that the Timberwolves player wanted to pay more than $1 million upfront for 18 years of child support for their daughter.Last October, Howard gave birth to their daughter. Since then, the two have been involved in a tense custody battle. Howard demanded a public apology and a sizable one-time payment of $500,000 from the basketball player. However, recently, it seems like the matter has apparently been resolved. Also read: Who is Anthony Edwards' girlfriend Shannon Jackson? Exploring Minnesota Timberwolves star's tangled love life and surprising drama