Georgia guard Anthony Edwards is headed to the Minnesota Timberwolves as the first pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
“It’s an indescribable feeling. I can’t even describe it,” Edwards said in a live ESPN interview moments after the selection was announced. “My family is emotional. I’m sure when I get off of here I’m going to get emotional.”
Edwards, who turned 19 in August, is slotted to receive a four-year contract worth $44.2 million under terms of the existing collective bargaining agreement.
With the 1st pick of the @NBADraft, the @Timberwolves select Anthony Edwards (@theantman05)!
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It was the 11th consecutive draft in which the top player was a one-and-done at the college level.
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