How Anthony Edwards Silenced Doubters by Shattering Age-Old Scoring Records at 10,000 Points

Anthony Edwards just etched his name alongside some of the NBA’s elite scorers in a jaw-dropping fashion . Scoring 10,000 points before turning 25 isn’t merely a milestone; it’s a statement—and he’s done it faster than almost anyone in league history . Sure, names like LeBron James and Kevin Durant immediately pop into your head when talkin’ prolific scoring at a young age—but Edwards, the Timberwolves’ dynamic No. 1 pick from 2020, is now in that conversation too . What’s even wilder? He notched this feat in just 412 games — putting him in rare company with Minnesota legends like Kevin Garnett and Karl-Anthony Towns . And he did it while delivering a stellar stat line—25 points, nine assists, seven rebounds—fueling a solid 131-122 triumph over the Cavaliers . You can feel the hunger and focus in Edwards’ post-game remarks—cool, calm, but hungrier than ever, not content resting on already historic laurels. The future is wide open, and I gotta say—I’m all eyes on what’s next for this rising star . LEARN MORE

LeBron James. Kevin Durant.

Those two legends and future Hall of Famers are the only two players to reach 10,000 points in the NBA younger than Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves star reached that milestone Thursday night with a fourth-quarter step-back jumper along the baseline.

10,000 CAREER POINTS FOR ANT

Joins LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Luka Dončić, Tracy McGrady, and Carmelo Anthony as the only players to reach 10K before turning 25! pic.twitter.com/o3gPoJPopf

— NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2026

“To be honest, it’s cool, but I know I’ve got a lot more to go, so it’s really nothing, for real,” Edwards said postgame, via the Associated Press. “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.”

Edwards, the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, reached the milestone in 412 games. Only two other Timberwolves — Kevin Garnett and Karl-Anthony Towns — have reached this milestone with the team.

Edwards hit 10,000 on a night he scored 25 points with nine assists and seven rebounds as the Timberwolves picked up an impressive 131-122 win over the Cavaliers. The Timberwolves have won four in a row and 8-of-11.