Anthony Edwards, having his best scoring season yet, supplants Kobe for points milestone
Anthony Edwards has officially etched his name alongside the game’s greatest scorers, reaching a career milestone that underscores his rapid ascent to superstardom. During the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 131-122 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night, the 24-year-old guard buried a 13-foot baseline jumper in the fourth quarter to surpass 10,000 career points. In doing so, Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to achieve the feat, supplanting the late Kobe Bryant on the all-time list.
At 24 years and 156 days old, Edwards arrived at the 10,000-point plateau faster than Bryant, who reached the mark at 24 years and 194 days in 2003. Edwards now trails only LeBron James (23 years, 59 days) and Kevin Durant (24 years, 33 days) in the record books. It is a fitting accolade for the former first overall pick, who is currently enjoying his most prolific offensive campaign to date. Edwards is averaging a career-high 29.2 points per game this season, acting as the undisputed engine of a Timberwolves squad that has now rattled off four consecutive wins.
Despite the historic nature of the achievement, Edwards’ postgame reaction was defined by reverence for his idol rather than celebration. When asked about passing the Lakers icon, Edwards offered a candid and respectful sentiment that immediately went viral. "I'm kind of sick that I got in front of Kobe," Edwards told reporters in the locker room. "I wished I would've waited like 100 days or something, but yeah, it's all good."
Edwards finished the night with 25 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds, further solidifying his status as a premier two-way force. This achievement places him in rarefied air, moving him ahead of scoring legends like Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony on the age-related list. It highlights not just his durability—having missed minimal time since entering the league in 2020—but his consistent year-over-year improvement. As he powers Minnesota through the 2025-26 season, the league is witnessing the prime of a generational talent who respects the past while aggressively carving out his own future.
At 24 years and 156 days old, Edwards arrived at the 10,000-point plateau faster than Bryant, who reached the mark at 24 years and 194 days in 2003. Edwards now trails only LeBron James (23 years, 59 days) and Kevin Durant (24 years, 33 days) in the record books. It is a fitting accolade for the former first overall pick, who is currently enjoying his most prolific offensive campaign to date. Edwards is averaging a career-high 29.2 points per game this season, acting as the undisputed engine of a Timberwolves squad that has now rattled off four consecutive wins.
Despite the historic nature of the achievement, Edwards’ postgame reaction was defined by reverence for his idol rather than celebration. When asked about passing the Lakers icon, Edwards offered a candid and respectful sentiment that immediately went viral. "I'm kind of sick that I got in front of Kobe," Edwards told reporters in the locker room. "I wished I would've waited like 100 days or something, but yeah, it's all good."
Edwards finished the night with 25 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds, further solidifying his status as a premier two-way force. This achievement places him in rarefied air, moving him ahead of scoring legends like Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony on the age-related list. It highlights not just his durability—having missed minimal time since entering the league in 2020—but his consistent year-over-year improvement. As he powers Minnesota through the 2025-26 season, the league is witnessing the prime of a generational talent who respects the past while aggressively carving out his own future.
