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Twitter reacts: Anthony Edwards signs massive $260M contract

Former Georgia basketball guard Anthony Edwards has signed a maximum contract extension worth up to $260 million over five years, if he makes the All-NBA team in 2023-2024, with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Anthony Edwards was named as an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career during the 2022-2023 season.

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Edwards was the No. 1 pick of the 2020 NBA draft. The shooting guard just finished his third career NBA season. Last season, Edwards averaged a career-high 24.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 4.6 assists per game.

The Timberwolves finished this past season as the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. Minnesota is banking on Edwards being the future of its franchise.

Here’s how social media reacted to Anthony Edwards’ enormous contract extension:

Minnesota celebrates Edwards' extension

Edwards to emphasize community work

Is Edwards worth it?

We certainly think so. Especially for the Timberwolves.

UGA celebrates Edwards' extension

The former Georgia star is coming off a career year

Timberwolves fans are optimistic

Details: how Edwards' contract impacts Minnesota's future

Edwards has some incredible highlights

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the deal

Edwards has a busy summer with the FIBA World Cup

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