Ant

The first in-depth look at the Minnesota Timberwolves rising star, from his backstory to his mindset, and the relationships that fueled his drive to greatness.

From his jaw-dropping dunks to his charismatic personality, Anthony Edwards draws comparisons to the greatest shooting guards of all time like Kobe and Jordan. A portrait in the education of a budding NBA superstar, Ant chronicles Edward’s meteoric rise. The number-one pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, a two-time All-Star, Edwards has, in just a few seasons, become a household name and the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves. And he’s only twenty-three years old.

With locker room access, original interviews, and fresh reporting by Chris Hine, the Minnesota Star Tribune’s beat writer covering the Wolves, Ant delves into Edwards’ early life in Atlanta, the challenges and family tragedy he overcame, and the relentless determination that has propelled him to stardom.

Ant includes 16 to 20 color photos.

"Ant is an essential text on the NBA's most electric superstar, perfect for anyone who's ever wondered how Anthony Edwards is able to balance lovable charm and merciless ambition with the same effortlessness that's on display every time he dunks a basketball." -- Michael Pina, Senior Writer for The Ringer

"Chris Hine captures Anthony Edwards's incredible journey from tough Atlanta roots to winning a gold medal in the 2024 Olympics with unparalleled insight and storytelling. I've watched Ant grow both on and off the court as the TV analyst for the Timberwolves, and this book is a testament to his rise as a true NBA superstar. Chris couples his deep understanding of the game with a depth of soul as a writer to craft a compelling narrative fans will love. I can't recommend reading this book highly enough." -- Jim Petersen, Timberwolves Television Analyst

"Hine takes you back to the former No. 1 NBA Draft pick's roller coaster youth where he somehow overcame poverty and the passing of his mother and grandmother during his youth in the Atlanta area. This is a must-read book that explains who the real "Ant Man" is from the beginning to today." -- Marc J. Spears, Senior NBA Writer for Andscape/ESPN

"The megawatt smile. The cartoonish leaping ability. The superhero nickname. Anthony Edwards landed in the NBA as though he was concocted in a laboratory that brews stardom. In Ant, Chris Hine expertly peels the layers in revealing Edwards' path was anything but ordained. We see the person, not the myth amid the brilliant origin story of someone destined to rule the NBA for the foreseeable future. Hine is one of my favorite sports journalists and delivers the keen insight of a reporter who has witnessed every one of Edwards' sizable leaps and youthful stumbles firsthand." -- Jonathan Abrams, author and writer for the New York Times

"Ant Edwards' game oozes personality; his personality oozes confidence and charm. Chris Hine reveals the genesis of the talent and the unique character Edwards has become. This book will make any Edwards fan understand him on a deeper level and make any basketball fan understand why he's the future of the NBA." -- Brian Windhorst, New York Times bestselling author of Lebron, Inc.

A graduate of Notre Dame and former staff writer for the Chicago Tribune, Chris Hine covers the Timberwolves for the Minnesota Star Tribune. He lives in Minneapolis.

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