Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards has made his name known in the history books on Thursday, January 8, 2026, officially becoming the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach the 10,000 career points milestone.
“Ant-Man” achieved the feat at 24 years and 156 days old, trailing only two of the greatest scorers the game has ever seen.
The Timberwolves star secured his 10,000th point before his 25th birthday to get a spot on the elite list of players. The list is topped by the famous and greatest player of all time, LeBron James, and other great players.
- LeBron James: 23 years, 59 days
- Kevin Durant: 24 years, 33 days
- Anthony Edwards: 24 years, 156 days
- Kobe Bryant: 24 years, 193 days
- Carmelo Anthony: 24 years, 251 days
The historic point came during the fourth quarter of their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which ended in favour of the Timberwolves with 131–122. Edwards finished the night with 25 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds, leading Minnesota to their fourth consecutive win.
He reached 10,000 points in just 412 games, making him the 28th-fastest player in league history and the 7th-fastest among active players.
During an interview with reporters, the young star stated it feels good to be there, but it all feels bittersweet for him, and he steps ahead of his idol, Kobe Bryant.
“To be honest, it’s cool, but I know I’ve got a lot more to go, so it’s really nothing, for real.”
“I’m kind of sick that I got in front of Kobe. I wished I would’ve waited like 100 days or something, but yeah, it’s all good.”
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